Psychiatrist (part-time or full-time)

Amae Health•San Mateo, CA

20d•$320,000 - $350,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amae Health is hiring a part-time or full-time Psychiatrist to work onsite at its San Mateo, California clinic as part of an interdisciplinary team providing personalized, compassionate, high-quality care for people with severe mental illness. Amae Health delivers specialty outpatient care for conditions including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar I disorder, and treatment-resistant depression. Its model integrates psychiatry, therapy, primary care, dietitians, and community health workers to provide coordinated, longitudinal care. The Psychiatrist will manage behavioral healthcare for patients as they progress through recovery, develop individualized treatment plans focused on psychosocial and medical needs, and provide regular consultations in person and occasionally virtually. The role collaborates with patient care teams and behavioral health providers, while addressing medical needs that may be affected by social determinants of health. Clinicians contribute to a developing care model, outcomes frameworks, and research in severe mental illness care.

Requirements

Board-certified or board-eligible Psychiatrist.
Active, unrestricted California license and DEA registration in good standing.
Possess or be willing to obtain Clozapine REMS certification.
Prior experience with mental health and/or addiction issues.
Familiarity with medical, mental health, and social service systems in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Holistic perspective on health and understanding of patient rights.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a wide range of settings with people from diverse backgrounds.
Comfort working one-on-one or in group settings; strong coaching and negotiation skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
Solid understanding of technology and a passion for using technology to improve care delivery.

Responsibilities

Provide behavioral healthcare management to Amae Health patients and monitor and manage care through an array of treatment modalities as patients progress through phases of recovery.
Develop individualized treatment plans during the engagement and stabilization phase, focused on psychosocial and medical needs that might limit recovery.
Provide continuous, regular consultations as patients navigate recovery, both in person and occasionally virtually.
Liaise with patient care teams and collaborate with behavioral health providers to ensure an integrated, cohesive approach to care.
Address medical needs to mitigate negative impacts of social determinants of health.