Clinical Care Coordinator

Amae Health

Amae Health

Houston, TX, USA
Posted on Dec 5, 2024
Clinical Care Coordinator
Houston
Houston Clinic
In office
Full-time
Amae Health is defining 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 will accept Medicaid and Medicare in addition to commercial/private insurances and our services are designed to complement the work already being done in the community. Our long-term, integrated services prioritize patient needs ensuring personalized, compassionate and high-quality care. We offer a holistic, one-stop shop with wrap-around services that include: Psychiatry, Primary Care, Therapy, Peer Support, Clinical Care Coordinators, Community Health Workers, and Dieticians in a warm and inviting clinic space.
We’re Hiring!
Amae Health is seeking the right Clinical Care Coordinator to partner with us in providing care for complex adult patients. This position will be full-time, in person at our Houston clinic.
About the Job
The Clinical Care Coordinator 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 Care Coordinator 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
About You
  • Enrolled or recently graduated in a degree program related to mental health, such as pre-med, psychology, social work, or nursing
  • 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
  • Well-organized and some experience planning and designing events and activities
  • Basic computer skills are required
  • The candidate should possess a holistic perspective of “health.” Clinical Care Coordinators will demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a wide range of settings with people from diverse backgrounds, including patients and co-workers
What We Provide
  • Competitive compensation
  • The resources and support to make a real, measurable difference in your patients' lives
  • 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.
  • Unique team based care model designed to encourage true clinical collaboration, in-person with physician grand rounds and daily care team huddles including psychiatrists, Clinic Director, PCP, Therapists, Peer Support, Mental Health Coaches etc.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Disability and Commuter Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, 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.
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