Virtual Intake Therapist for Severe Mental Illness (CA)

Amae Health; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Parental leave

Job summary

Amae Health is hiring a Virtual Intake Therapist to serve as the clinical front door for prospective members across our California clinics. This fully virtual role conducts comprehensive intake assessments and determines the right course of care for individuals with serious mental illness.

You will perform biopsychosocial histories, mental status exams, risk assessments, and diagnostic impressions, then decide fit for Amae’s integrated SMI care model and appropriate clinic teams.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice as a therapist in California (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Licensed Psychologist).
• Master's or Doctoral degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field.
• Experience conducting intake assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and level-of-care determinations.
• Experience with serious mental illness (SMI) populations and risk assessment.
• Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable telehealth delivery.

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive virtual intake assessments including biopsychosocial history and mental status exams.
• Determine level of care and fit for Amae's PHP/IOP programs or provide referrals.
• Develop diagnostic impressions and treatment recommendations for hand-off.
• Coordinate with clinic directors and care teams across California.
• Communicate with families, referral sources, and prospective members.
• Represent Amae’s program and communicate benefits to patients and families.
• Maintain intake documentation and assist with utilization review processes.
• Provide occasional coverage for therapy during lower-intake periods.

Skills

Clinical intake experience

Diagnostic evaluation experience

Level-of-care determination

Excellent communication

Telehealth delivery

Time management

Tech-savvy

Education

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

Job description

Amae Health is hiring a Virtual Intake Therapist to serve as the clinical front door for prospective members across our California clinics. This fully virtual role conducts comprehensive intake assessments and determines the right course of care for individuals with serious mental illness.

You will perform biopsychosocial histories, mental status exams, risk assessments, and diagnostic impressions, then decide fit for Amae’s integrated SMI care model and appropriate clinic teams.