Mental Health Therapist

Amae Health•Boston, MA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Amae Health is a Series B, venture-backed Public Benefit Corporation that delivers specialty outpatient care for people living with severe mental illness (SMI), including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar I disorder, and treatment-resistant depression. They design and operate high-acuity, in-person clinics across the United States. Their model integrates psychiatry, therapy, primary care, dietitians, and community health workers under one roof to deliver coordinated, longitudinal care for a population that has historically been fragmented across systems. Leading health systems collaborate with Amae to bring this model to their communities. This role is for a Mental Health Therapist to join a soon-to-open Boston, MA clinic, as part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering personalized, compassionate, high-quality care for individuals with SMI. As an Amae Health employee, this role will deliver care in a clinic owned and operated by Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH).

Requirements

Active Licensed Psychologist in Massachusetts, LICSW, LMHC, LMFT, or LPC license in the state of Massachusetts with active NPI and Medicaid/Medicare enrollment required. Associate level welcome to apply with onsite supervision available
Thrives in a collaborative team environment and establishes positive relationships with other medical professionals
Experience and interest in working with adults and at least 1 year of experience working with patients with severe mental illness
Experience in evidence-based interventions, including CBT, DBT, or MI
Ability to navigate challenging situations with professionalism
Thorough understanding of confidentiality and appropriate documentation standards
Technologically savvy, with the ability to learn and navigate new tools and technologies
Highly organized with the ability to work autonomously
Strong listening skills and excellent verbal communication capabilities

Responsibilities

Provide individual and group therapy to a panel of complex SMI patients
Provide continuous, regular support as patients navigate recovery, both in person and occasionally virtually
Deliver evidence-based care in 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