Transforming the lives of those affected by severe mental illness
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 hiring a Psychiatrist (Part Time) to join us onsite in our Los Angeles, CA (Westwood) clinic as part of an interdisciplinary team committed to providing personalized, compassionate and high-quality SMI care.
The Opportunity:
As a Psychiatrist at Amae you will play an integral role in our collective mission to become the center of excellence for SMI care. In alignment with Amae’s holistic wrap-around care model, you will co-manage a panel of complex members through behavioral health assessments, diagnosis, treatment recommendations, treatment planning, clinical treatment, medication management, and follow up planning. Working within a collaborative and shared decision making model, you will have the opportunity to partner with clinical staff, peer specialists, primary care providers and community partners. A patient advocate, you will help members navigate the health and social services systems in Los Angeles, and work closely with patients to address problems and answer questions, gather and provide information and advice, connecting patients to resources and the community. Rooted in trust and rapport, you will initiate, establish and maintain relationships not only with patients, but also with families, as you care for members of Amae Health.
About You:
A provider who thrives at the intersection of clinical best practice, innovative care models and the latest technology, caring for complex patients is your north star. Curious and inventive, you ask the questions that lead us beyond the status quo, and take great pride in being part of an organization that is moving the needle for SMI care. If you are excited to work side by side with a dedicated, compassionate interdisciplinary team who are building the center of excellence for SMI care, we would love to hear from you!
What You'll do:
- Provide behavioral healthcare management to Amae Health patients; monitoring and managing care in alignment with a holistic approach to care and through the application of an array of treatment modalities as patients progress through phases of recovery
- Develop individualized treatment plans early during the engagement and stabilization phase, focused on addressing specific psychosocial and medical needs that might limit recovery
- Provide continuous, regular consultations as patients navigate recovery, both in person and on occasion, virtually
- Liaise with patient care teams and collaborate closely with behavioral health providers to ensure an integrated, cohesive approach to care
- Address medical needs to mitigate negative impacts of various social determinants of health
What You’ll Have:
- Board-Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist, with a CA license and DEA that are active, unrestricted and in good standing
- In possession of or willing to obtain a possess Clozapine REMS certification and Medicaid enrollment if needed
- Prior experience with mental health and/or addiction issues and have knowledge/familiarity of the medical, mental health, and social service systems in the Los Angeles area
- A holistic perspective of “health”, and an understanding of patient rights
- Demonstrated ability and desire to work effectively in a wide range of settings with people from diverse backgrounds, including patients and colleagues
- Comfort working either one-on-one or in group settings, strong coaching and negotiation skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ease adapting in a dynamic environment
- Solid understanding of technology and a passion for utilizing technology to improve care delivery and patient outcomes
What We Provide:
- Competitive compensation
- Open to PT employment
- Schedule flexibility within standard clinic hours (M-F, 9am-5pm)
- 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
- 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, Community Health Workers, Clinic Care Coordinators, Dietitians etc.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Disability and Commuter Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid time off, 401(k) offered to full time employees
More About Amae:
'Amae', pronounced ‘Ah-mai’, is a Japanese concept meaning the need to be in good favor with, and the ability to depend on, the people around oneself. It reflects our core belief that a strong support system is essential to build people up, strengthen their will to carry on and even to thrive in life. This mentality applies across our whole company – from the patients we serve to the team we’re building.
We’re a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC) that provides outpatient psychiatric and primary care health services through value-based care arrangements. Our model’s success is predicated upon achieving outcomes for our patients, not on the volume of services provided.
Amae Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all applicants from every background and life experience to apply.
