Mental Health Therapist

Amae Health•Orange, CA

8d•$75,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amae Health is hiring a Mental Health Therapist for its upcoming clinic in Orange, California. The therapist will join an interdisciplinary team providing personalized, compassionate, high-quality outpatient care for adults with severe mental illness (SMI), including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar I disorder, and treatment-resistant depression. Amae’s integrated model brings psychiatry, therapy, primary care, dietitians, and community health workers together to provide coordinated, longitudinal care. Onsite supervision is available for clinicians with limited permits. The role includes individual and group therapy, ongoing patient support, evidence-based treatment, and collaboration across patient-care and behavioral-health teams. The therapist will also address medical needs affected by social determinants of health, consult with therapists and trainees, and assist with program development. The position is part of a care model focused on advancing SMI treatment, measurement, research, and coordinated care delivery. The full-time salary range varies by licensure level: $75,000–$90,000 for associate-level clinicians, based on hours, and $90,000–$115,000 for licensed clinicians, based on experience. A performance-based bonus opportunity and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage are offered, along with parental leave and well-being programs.

Requirements

Active California license as a Licensed Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC; onsite supervision is available for limited permits (LMSW, AMFT, LPC).
Experience and interest in working with adults.
At least 1 year of experience working with patients with severe mental illness.
Experience with evidence-based interventions, including CBT, DBT, or MI.
Ability to navigate challenging situations professionally.
Thorough understanding of confidentiality and appropriate documentation standards.
Technological savvy and ability to learn and navigate new tools and technologies.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work autonomously.
Strong listening skills and excellent verbal communication capabilities.
Ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment and establish positive relationships with other medical professionals.

Nice To Haves

Active Medi-Cal enrollment is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group therapy to a panel of complex SMI patients.
Provide continuous, regular support as patients navigate recovery, primarily in person and occasionally virtually.
Deliver evidence-based care within a holistic, wrap-around care model.
Collaborate with patient-care teams and behavioral-health providers to ensure an integrated, cohesive approach to care.
Address medical needs to mitigate negative impacts of social determinants of health.
Provide consultation to therapists on the treatment team, including licensed therapists and trainees.
Assist with program development.