Psychiatrist

Amae Health • San Mateo, CA

3d • $320,000 - $350,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Amae Health is hiring a full-time Psychiatrist to join its interdisciplinary team at the Los Altos and San Mateo, California clinics. The role provides personalized, compassionate, high-quality specialty outpatient care for people living with severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar I disorder, and treatment-resistant depression. A possible hybrid arrangement may be available.

The psychiatrist manages behavioral healthcare for Amae patients through multiple treatment modalities as they progress through recovery. The role develops individualized treatment plans focused on psychosocial and medical needs, provides regular consultations in person and occasionally virtually, and collaborates with patient care teams and behavioral health providers to deliver integrated care. The psychiatrist also addresses medical needs that may be affected by social determinants of health.

Amae Health operates high-acuity outpatient clinics and integrates psychiatry, therapy, primary care, dietitians, and community health workers. Clinicians contribute to the development of care delivery, precision medicine, clinical measurement frameworks, and research for severe mental illness. Amae describes its model as team-based, supported by ongoing training, supervision, and mentorship through its collaboration with Mass General Brigham.

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 using multiple treatment modalities as patients progress through recovery.
• Develop individualized treatment plans during the engagement and stabilization phase, addressing psychosocial and medical needs that may limit recovery.
• Provide continuous, regular consultations as patients navigate recovery, 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.
• Contribute to outcomes frameworks and research shaping the future of severe mental illness care.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Parental leave.
• Programs built around well-being. Part-time compensation and benefits packages vary depending on schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree