Virtual Intake Mental Health Therapist, Part-Time

Amae Health

. Conduct virtual biopsychosocial assessments, mental status exams, and risk assessments .

Posted 10/17/2026part-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $58 - $68 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting biopsychosocial assessments and risk evaluations for serious mental illness populations, while effectively coordinating care and maintaining accurate documentation. Proficient in delivering clinical assessments via telehealth and managing a full schedule of assessments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active California Therapist LicenseClinical Intake AssessmentsRisk AssessmentTelehealth DeliveryDiagnostic Evaluations

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Hard Skills

Biopsychosocial AssessmentsMental Status ExamsRisk AssessmentsDiagnostic ImpressionsTreatment RecommendationsUtilization ReviewInsurance AuthorizationCrisis Safety PlanningLevel-of-Care DeterminationsIndividual or Group Therapy

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationHighly OrganizedEffective CoordinationComfortable with Telehealth

Certifications & Qualifications

LCSWLMFTLPCCLicensed Psychologist

Industry Keywords

Serious Mental IllnessPsychotic Spectrum DisordersMood DisordersClinical FieldMental Health Care

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PHP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct virtual biopsychosocial assessments, mental status exams, and risk assessments
Determine whether Amae’s integrated serious mental illness care model is clinically appropriate
Determine qualification for PHP or IOP programs
Provide referrals when prospective members are not a fit
Develop diagnostic impressions and preliminary treatment recommendations
Coordinate with Clinic Directors and care teams across California for patient appropriateness and readiness
Ensure smooth warm hand-offs to receiving clinic care teams
Answer questions from prospective members, families, and referring providers
Screen inbound referrals for appropriateness
Explain Amae Health’s program, outcomes, and potential member benefits
Maintain accurate and timely intake documentation
Coordinate utilization review and insurance authorization
Provide occasional individual or group therapy coverage across California clinics as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active California therapist license in good standing, such as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Licensed Psychologist
Supervision hours are not available for this role
Master's or Doctoral degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related clinical field
Prior experience conducting clinical intake assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and/or level-of-care determinations
Direct experience working with serious mental illness populations, including psychotic spectrum and mood disorders
Strong working knowledge of risk assessment and crisis safety planning
Excellent, fast, clear written and verbal communication
Comfortable and effective delivering clinical assessments over video/telehealth
Highly organized and able to manage a full daily schedule of assessments without losing continuity
Technologically savvy, with the ability to learn and navigate new tools quickly

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Parental leave
Programs built around well-being
Ongoing training, supervision, and mentorship in evidence-based SMI care through partnership with Mass General Brigham
Meaningful clinical depth and manageable caseloads
Purpose-built tools designed for the population
Opportunities to contribute to new outcomes frameworks and research
Team-based care and strong infrastructure
Professional opportunity to practice at the top of one’s license