Who We Are

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 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’re Hiring!

Amae Health is seeking a Primary Care Physician or Nurse Practitioner. This position requires a commitment of 5-10 hours per month. Please note this position is on site at our North Carolina clinic in Raleigh (27609).

About the Job

Amae Health is currently seeking a compassionate Primary Care Physician or Nurse Practitioner to work with our Integrated Care Team. In this role, you will provide holistic primary care services to Amae’s patients with severe mental illness. This position will report directly to the Senior Clinical Director and will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including psychiatrists, therapists, peers, and a health coach, to ensure that our members receive the highest level of care possible. This primary care role is designed to integrate with and support the mental health treatment our members receive at Amae.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough assessments, diagnose medical conditions, and manage acute and chronic illnesses while considering their impact on mental health.
• Prescribe and manage medications, ensuring safe and effective use, while considering potential interactions with psychiatric medications.
• Perform routine physical examinations and preventive health screenings, integrating the findings with mental health care plans.
• Educate members on health promotion, disease prevention, and management of chronic conditions, emphasizing the connection between physical and mental well-being.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date medical records and documentation that integrate with mental health care plans.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and attend regular team meetings to review and discuss patient care, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Uphold Amae Health's commitment to providing compassionate, holistic, and culturally sensitive care.
• Adhere to all relevant ethical, legal, and professional standards.

About You

• Medical Degree (MD, DO, or NP) from an accredited medical school.
• Current, unrestricted license to practice medicine in North Carolina.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or related primary care specialty.
• Excellent clinical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and embrace a whole-person care approach.
• Strong commitment to patient-centered care.
• Flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the organization and our members.
• Preferred experience in primary care for patients with severe mental illness.
• Preferred experience in whole-person, holistic, integrated care.

What We Provide

• Competitive Compensation
• 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.
• A unique holistic care model that encourages collaboration amongst staff and successfully provides care for SMI patients.
• A hybrid work environment with the flexibility to work from home, on-site at the clinic and out in the community as required.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 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.

Amae Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all applicants from every background and life experience to apply.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 – 5 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person