Remote Virtual Intake Therapist for Severe Mental Illness

Amae Health; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Parental leave

Job summary

Amae Health is hiring a part-time Virtual Intake Therapist to serve as the clinical front door for prospective members across California. This licensed clinician conducts comprehensive intake assessments via telehealth, determines the appropriate level of care, and coordinates with clinics and care teams to ensure a smooth admission process.

The role emphasizes thorough biopsychosocial histories, risk assessment, and diagnostic impressions, with opportunities for occasional group or individual

Qualifications

• Active license to practice as a therapist in California (LCSW/LMFT/LPCC/PSY).
• Master's or Doctoral degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field.
• Experience conducting intake assessments and level-of-care determinations.
• Experience with serious mental illness (SMI) populations.
• Knowledge of risk assessment and crisis safety planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; telehealth experience.
• Organized, able to manage multiple assessments daily; tech-savvy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct virtual biopsychosocial assessments, mental status exams, and risk assessments.
• Determine fit for Amae’s integrated SMI care model and suitable care program.
• Develop diagnostic impressions and preliminary treatment recommendations.
• Coordinate with clinic teams and ensure smooth hand-offs.
• Answer questions from prospective members and families; screen referrals.
• Represent Amae’s program to prospective members and caregivers.
• Maintain intake documentation and coordinate with insurance processes.
• Provide occasional therapy coverage during low-intake periods.

Skills

Clinical intake work

Risk assessment

Crisis safety planning

Diagnostic impression

Telehealth delivery

Clear communication

Time management

Tech literacy

Education

Master's or Doctoral in social work/psychology/counseling

Job description

Amae Health is hiring a part-time Virtual Intake Therapist to serve as the clinical front door for prospective members across California. This licensed clinician conducts comprehensive intake assessments via telehealth, determines the appropriate level of care, and coordinates with clinics and care teams to ensure a smooth admission process.

The role emphasizes thorough biopsychosocial histories, risk assessment, and diagnostic impressions, with opportunities for occasional group or individual