Mental Health Therapist

Back to jobsMental Health TherapistIrvine, CAJoin our Talent Network The Problem Severe mental illness affects over 15 million adults in the United States. Schizophrenia. Schizoaffective disorder. Bipolar I. Treatment-resistant depression. These are the conditions the rest of healthcare has systematically failed to build for. What makes this problem different from most of healthcare is that the tools to solve it do not exist. The clinical protocols, the measurement science, the precision medicine, the technology to deliver coordinated longitudinal outpatient care for this population. None of it has been built. This is a frontier problem, and it requires frontier science and care delivery to solve. We are developing all of it. The care, the science, the technology. Who We Are 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. We design and operate high-acuity, in-person clinics across the United States. Our model integrates psychiatry, therapy, primary care, dietitians, and community health workers under one roof to deliver coordinated, longitudinal care for a population that has historically been fragmented across systems. Leading health systems collaborate with Amae to bring this model to their communities, including NewYork-Presbyterian, Cedars-Sinai, Mass General Brigham, Novant Health, and CommonSpirit Health. Why We Are Different Integrated care, not a referral network. Psychiatrists, therapists, primary care providers, dietitians, and community health workers work side-by-side and share responsibility for the same patients. Practice at the top of your license. Manageable caseloads, meaningful clinical depth, and purpose-built tools designed for this population. Continuous learning. Through our collaboration with Mass General Brigham, clinicians receive ongoing training, supervision, and mentorship in evidence-based SMI care. Advancing the field. Our clinicians contribute to new outcomes frameworks and research shaping the future of severe mental illness care. A model built for sustainability. Team-based care, thoughtful caseloads, and strong infrastructure make this work meaningful—and sustainable over time. The Role We are hiring a Mental Health Therapist for our Irvine, CA clinic (opening soon). Onsite supervision for limited permits is available. What You Will Work On Provide individual and group therapy to a panel of complex SMI patients Provide continuous, regular support as patients navigate recovery, both in person and occasionally virtually Deliver evidence-based care in a holistic, wrap-around care model Collaborate with patient care teams and behavioral health providers to ensure an integrated, cohesive approach to care Address medical needs to mitigate negative impacts of social determinants of health Provide consultation to therapists on the treatment team, including licensed therapists and trainees; assist with program development What You'll Have Active Licensed Psychologist, LMSW, AMFT, or LPC license in the state of CA; onsite supervision for limited permits available Active Medi-Cal credentialing is required.  Thrives in a collaborative team environment and establishes positive relationships with other medical professionals Experience and interest in working with adults and at least 1 year of experience working with patients with severe mental illness Experience in evidence-based interventions, including CBT, DBT, or MI Ability to navigate challenging situations with professionalism Thorough understanding of confidentiality and appropriate documentation standards Technologically savvy, with the ability to learn and navigate new tools and technologies Highly organized with the ability to work autonomously Strong listening skills and excellent verbal communication capabilities What We're...