Primary Care Clinician (Part-time)

Amae Health • Charlotte, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

At Amae Health, we are dedicated to helping the 15.4 million Americans living with severe mental illness (SMI) lead stable, meaningful lives, while ending the cycle of repeat hospitalizations. In partnership with some of the nation’s top academic medical centers we’ve pioneered an innovative outpatient care model that combines compassionate, in-person psychiatric care with comprehensive wraparound support. Our integrated care teams — including psychiatrists, therapists, primary care physicians, health coaches, and peer support specialists — work together to treat the whole person via a unique model, addressing physical, mental, and social needs in unison. By caring for every aspect of our patients’ well-being, we help them not just survive, but truly thrive.
Amae Health is a Series B venture-backed Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to becoming the nation's center of excellence for individuals living with severe mental illness (SMI). Backed by top-tier venture capital firms and strategic healthcare investors, we collaborate with prestigious health systems including NewYork-Presbyterian and Cedars-Sinai, underscoring our commitment to fundamentally transforming mental health care delivery at scale.
We’re Hiring!
We are seeking a Primary Care Clinician (FNP, MD, or DO) for a 1099 contract role at our soon-to-open Charlotte, NC clinic. You will join an interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering personalized, compassionate, and high-quality care for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). This position requires an on-site commitment of 4–5 hours per week.
The Opportunity:
Amae Health is currently seeking a compassionate Primary Care Clinician to work with our Integrated Care Team. In this role, you will provide holistic primary care services to Amae’s patients with severe mental illness. This position will report directly to the Clinical Director and will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, therapists, peers, and a health coach, to ensure that our members receive the highest level of care possible. This primary care role is designed to integrate with and support the mental health treatment our members receive at Amae.

Requirements

• NP Degree from an accredited school or a MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school is required
• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in North Carolina
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related primary care specialty
• For NP PCP candidates, minimum of 5 years RN experience prior to PCP licensure and 1+ year experience as FNP after completion of clinical hours is preferred
• Previous experience working independently as a PCP
• Excellent clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and embrace a whole-person care approach
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care
• Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the organization and our members

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in primary care for patients with severe mental illness
• Preferred experience in whole-person, holistic, integrated care

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments, diagnose medical conditions, and manage acute and chronic illnesses while considering their impact on mental health
• Prescribe and manage medications, ensuring safe and effective use, while considering potential interactions with psychiatric medications
• Perform routine physical examinations and preventive health screenings, integrating the findings with mental health care plans
• Educate members on health promotion, disease prevention, and management of chronic conditions, emphasizing the connection between physical and mental well-being
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records and documentation that integrate with mental health care plans
• Participate in ongoing professional development and attend regular team meetings to review and discuss patient care, fostering a collaborative environment
• Uphold Amae Health's commitment to providing compassionate, holistic, and culturally sensitive care
• Adhere to all relevant ethical, legal, and professional standards

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• A best in class work environment with some of the leading mental health professionals in the field! Our program is led by UCLA professors & VA clinicians who have designed this program with the mission of helping individuals with these complex SMI conditions unlock lasting recovery
• Schedule flexibility within standard clinic hours (M-F, 9am-5pm)
• Unique team based care model designed to encourage true clinical collaboration, in-person with physician grand rounds and daily care team huddles including psychiatrists, Clinic Director, PCP, Therapists, Peer Support, Mental Health Coaches etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees