Psychiatrist (PT)

About This Role

This part-time Psychiatrist role involves delivering personalized, compassionate, high-quality care to individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) as part of an interdisciplinary team. The position focuses on providing behavioral healthcare management and developing individualized treatment plans for patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral healthcare management to Amae Health patients
• 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 specific 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

Requirements

• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist
• Active, unrestricted, and in good standing CA license and DEA
• In possession of or willing to obtain Clozapine REMS certification and Medicaid enrollment if needed
• Prior experience with mental health and/or addiction issues
• Familiarity with the medical, mental health, and social service systems in the Orange County 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 ease adapting in a dynamic environment
• Solid understanding of technology and a passion for utilizing technology to improve care delivery

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Benefit packages available if part-time schedule is 24+ hours/week
• Integrated care, not a referral network
• Manageable caseloads, meaningful clinical depth, and purpose-built tools designed for this population
• Ongoing training, supervision, and mentorship in evidence-based SMI care through collaboration with Mass General Brigham
• Opportunity to contribute to new outcomes frameworks and research shaping the future of severe mental illness care
• Team-based care, thoughtful caseloads, and strong infrastructure for sustainability

Important Details

• Team: interdisciplinary team

About the Company

Amae Health is a Series B, venture-backed Public Benefit Corporation that delivers specialty outpatient care for people living with severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar I disorder, and treatment-resistant depression. They design and operate high-acuity, in-person clinics across the United States. Leading health systems collaborate with Amae to bring this model to their communities, including New York-Presbyterian, Cedars-Sinai, Mass General Brigham, Novant Health, and CommonSpirit Health.