Amae Health is defining the standard of care for people with severe mental illness.
We’re on a mission to deliver radically different care for the 14 million Americans suffering with a severe mental illness (SMI). Amae Health is an integrated, outpatient care provider for patients with SMI, treating their psychiatric and physical conditions through in-person care delivery with wrap-around services. Our approach recognizes the unique needs of our patients and provides personalized treatment across the physical, mental, and social service resources required to holistically improve patients’ lives. We believe that only by treating the whole person can you obtain lasting health outcomes.
We will accept Medicaid in addition to commercial/private insurances, and our services are designed to complement the work already being done in the community. Our long-term, integrated services prioritize patient needs ensuring personalized, compassionate, and high-quality care. We offer a holistic, one-stop-shop with wrap-around services that include: Psychiatrists, Clinic Director, Therapists, Peer Support, Health Coaches, and Member Support in a warm and inviting clinic space.
We’re Hiring!
Amae Health is opening our inaugural Texas clinic in Houston! We are seeking Psychiatrists that are local to Houston and interested in 1099 Contractor/Part-Time roles, in-person. This position requires a commitment of 10 hours per week minimum, flexible up to 20 hours per week based on provider interest and coverage needs. Please note this position is on-site at our Houston clinic.
About the Job
The Psychiatrist (1099-PT or FT) will work a minimum of 10 hours/week, co-managing a panel of complex members through behavioral health assessments, diagnosis, treatment recommendations, treatment planning, clinical treatment, medication management, and follow-up planning. The Psychiatrist will work within a collaborative and shared decision-making model, working with clinical staff, peer specialists, primary care providers, the community, and patients. They will advocate on behalf of patients and help them navigate the health and social services systems in the greater Houston area. The Psychiatrist will work closely with patients to address problems and answer questions, gather and provide information and advice, and connect patients to resources and to the community. They will initiate, establish, and maintain relationships with patients and their family while developing trust and rapport.
Responsibilities:
The Psychiatrist will monitor, manage, and provide behavioral health care management for Amae patients.
This individual will liaison with a patient’s care team and apply an array of available treatment modalities as patients progress through the phases of recovery.
Collaborate closely with existing outpatient behavioral health providers.
Each patient will receive regular consultations with a psychiatrist and their primary care provider in-person and via phone.
Early during the engagement and stabilization phases, a major focus will be the development of a personalized treatment plan to address the specific psychosocial and medical needs that might limit full recovery.
Medical needs will also be addressed to mitigate the negative impact of social determinants of health.
About You
Candidates should be a Board-Certified Psychiatrist, with a Texas license and DEA that are Active, unrestricted, and in good standing.
Candidates must possess or be willing to obtain a Clozapine REMS certification.
Candidates should have prior experience with mental health and/or addiction issues. They should also have knowledge/familiarity with the medical, mental health, and social service systems in Texas, and an understanding of patient rights.
The candidate should possess a holistic perspective of “health.”
Psychiatrists will demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a wide range of settings with people from diverse backgrounds, including patients and co-workers.
Candidates should be comfortable working either one-on-one or in group settings, must possess excellent interpersonal skills, and should be able to adapt to changing situations.
Candidates should possess excellent communication skills.
Candidates should also be comfortable coaching others and possess negotiation skills.
Candidates should be well-organized and have some experience planning and designing events and activities.
Basic computer skills and experience with electronic medical records are required.
Ideal candidate maintains active TX Medicaid enrollment status.
What We Provide
Competitive compensation.
Open to 1099/Contractor, PT or FT employment (10 hours/week minimum).
Schedule flexibility within standard clinic hours (M-F, 8:30 am-3 pm).
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, Therapists, Peer Support, Mental Health Coaches, etc.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Disability and Commuter Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid time off, 401(k).
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 and ensuring lasting recovery.
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