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Amae Health, a leading mental health clinic specializing in severe mental illnesses, is currently seeking a motivated and compassionate student intern to join our team in a part-time capacity. The intern will work directly with patients, providing activities and assisting with coordinating care with the broader treatment team.
OUR MISSION
Amae Health is redefining 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 a verticalized specialty 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.
ABOUT AMAE HEALTH
‘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, not on volume of services provided.
Amae is a venture-capital backed company, having raised from Tier 1 Investors and angel investors that include founders and CEO’s of multi-billion dollar digital healthcare startups.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is an in-person, patient facing role. The Clinical Liaison will work in a support role in the treatment of adult patients struggling with Severe Mental Illness (SMI). They will work collaboratively with patients, co-workers and the community. They will advocate on behalf of patients and help them 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.
The Clinical Liaison will also work closely with the multidisciplinary team which includes the Psychiatrist, Psychologists, Social Workers, Health and Wellness Coach, Nurse Practitioner, Therapists, and Peer Support staff. The therapist will work in-person at our clinic in Westwood to help patients with complex medical and behavioral issues transition to Amae Health services, and eventually reenter into the community.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working in a mental health clinic and to make a difference in the lives of individuals with severe mental illnesses. The intern will work under the supervision of licensed mental health professionals and will receive regular feedback and support to promote growth and development.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Clinical Liaison will act as a coach and mentor, and help patients to set goals and work toward developing skills. They will share and discuss experiences with patients. The peer will help to build a collective sense of community for patients, and help patients to create meaningful lives in their respective community. The Clinical Liaison will be responsible for working with the broader clinical team to plan, organize, develop, lead and facilitate group activities, including education and awareness building efforts. They will complete administrative duties, such as sending and receiving email and telephone calls, and completing required documentation. They will also complete any training required for the position. The candidate will communicate and work collaboratively with team members, attend team meetings, and meet with supervisors to discuss performance.
- Assist in the development and implementation of patient activities, such as games, arts and crafts, and other recreational activities
- Interact with patients to promote positive socialization and encourage participation in treatment activities
- Work closely with the treatment team, including psychiatrists, therapists, and nurses, to coordinate care and improve patient outcomes
- Help maintain patient records and update treatment plans as needed
- Participate in training sessions and other learning opportunities to improve skills and knowledge related to mental health treatment
- Participates in clinical meetings and discussions to review current and new patients in treatment
- Regularly assesses patients ongoing needs and provides the appropriate community resources
QUALIFICATIONS (Required)
- Interest in mental health and desire to work with patients with Severe Mental Illness
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Comfortable working either one-on-one or in group settings, must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to adapt to changing situations
- Willingness to collaborate with others
- Some experience planning and designing events and activities
- Basic computer skills
- The candidate should possess a holistic perspective of “health.” They will demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a wide range of settings with people from diverse backgrounds, including patients and co-workers
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, additional qualifications useful for this position include but are not limited to:
- Mental health work experience
- Experience working in a direct service or administrative capacity
HOW TO APPLY
Does this position sound like a good fit? Please include your resume and anything else that you feel will help us understand you and your interest in joining our team at Amae Health. Amae Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all applicants from every background and life experience to apply.
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