Primary Care Clinician (Part-Time)

Amae Health•San Mateo, CA

5d•$100 - $190•Onsite

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. We design and operate high-acuity, in-person clinics across the United States. Our 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. We are seeking a Primary Care Clinician (FNP, MD or DO) interested in a 1099 Contract opportunity at our San Mateo, California location as part of an interdisciplinary team committed to providing personalized, compassionate and high-quality SMI care. This position requires a commitment of 4-5 hours per week, on-site. 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 California
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related primary care specialty
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

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
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