AMG Coordinator, Behavioral Sciences

About Altais:

At Altais, we’re on a mission to improve the healthcare experience for everyone - starting with the people who deliver it. We believe physicians should spend more time with patients and less time on administrative tasks. Through smarter technology, purpose-built tools, and a team-based model of care, we help doctors do what they do best: care for people.

Altais includes a network of physician-led organizations across California, including Brown & Toland Physicians, Altais Medical Group Riverside, and Family Care Specialists. Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected healthcare system.

About the Role

Are you looking to join a fast-growing, dynamic team? We’re a collaborative, purpose-driven group that’s passionate about transforming healthcare from the inside out. At Altais, we support one another, adapt quickly, and work with integrity as we build a better experience for physicians and their patients.

The Coordinator of Behavioral Sciences serves as a faculty member and resource person to the Family Medicine Residency Program residents, faculty, and Family Health Center staff. This role supports the behavioral sciences curriculum for family medicine residents, including direct observation and feedback on resident interactions with patients. Under the direction of the Director of Behavioral Science Training, this position assists residents in assessment, diagnosis, counseling, crisis assessment, escalation to the appropriate level of care, and identification of social determinants of health and appropriate interventions.

This is a Part-Time (0.5) Casual opportunity through July 2027.

You will focus on

• Teaches the team-based model of care, remains familiar with the collaborative care model, and coordinates services with Wellnest Health.
• Coordinates and implements regular clinical observation and feedback sessions for Family Medicine Residents.
• Supports the Director of Behavioral Science Training in resident clinical and didactic education as part of Behavioral Sciences Rotations, delivering curriculum as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
• Coordinates the monthly Behavioral Sciences lecture series, monthly Cultural Medicine lecture series, and monthly Healing and Hopefulness and Humanities Corner contributions to meetings.
• Teaches brief office counseling techniques to Family Medicine Residents, including co-counseling experiences within the scope of practice of an LCSW.
• Completes resident shadowing and evaluations in a timely fashion.
• Attends Community Medicine and residency meetings regularly.
• Assists in the coordination of the annual Family Medicine Faculty-Housestaff retreat in January.
• Supports and contributes to resident wellbeing initiatives.
• Assesses clinical symptoms, stressors, global functioning, and medical conditions as they affect patients’ psychological functioning, consistent with DSM-5-TR standards.
• Coordinates interventions based on individual client needs and resources, as well as clinic and community resources.
• Coordinates with professionals involved in patient care to ensure interdisciplinary collaboration and continuity of services.
• Provides consultation to residents, faculty, and staff regarding community resources and crisis situations.
• Assists, under the direction of clinical supervisors, in identifying appropriate interventions and referrals in crisis situations in coordination with the health care team.
• Maintains familiarity with laws governing the practice of mental health practitioners, including child and elder abuse reporting, domestic violence reporting, patients’ rights, and civil commitment.
• Performs other related duties and activities as requested and agreed upon.

The Skills, Experience & Education You Bring Education Required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) degree with documented clinical coursework and field experience. Preferred: Experience in medical education and/or work experience in medical settings.

Experience Required: 5+ years of experience. Documented teaching experience and experience or training in integrated care. Demonstrated ability to assess and treat clients with cultural and linguistic sensitivity, perform effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and communicate clearly verbally and in writing. Preferred: Experience in medical education and/or work experience in medical settings.

Certifications / Licensure Required: Current licensure in the State of California as an LCSW or MFT. Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.

The Compensation for this position is up to $75,900/year, prorated at 0.5 Part-Time Employee to $37,950/year

In addition, we provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental coverage
• 401k savings plan with a company match
• Flexible time off and 9 Paid Holidays

You Share Our Mission & Values:

Compassion We act with empathy and a deep respect for the challenges faced by physicians and their patients. Our work is driven by a genuine commitment to improving lives and ensuring that care is delivered with dignity, understanding, and humanity.

Community We foster a culture of collaboration--with physicians, patients across the healthcare ecosystem, and among our teams. By building strong, trusted relationships, we create a unified community focused on advancing patient care and physician well-being.

Leadership We lead with integrity and vision, setting the standard for excellence in physician support and healthcare innovation. Through collaboration and expertise, we empower others to lead, drive change, and shape the future of care.

Excellence We are relentlessly focused, results-driven, and accountable for delivering measurable value to physicians and the patients they serve. Our high standards reflect our commitment to excellence, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.

Agility We embrace change as a constant and respond swiftly to the evolving needs of the healthcare industry. With flexibility and forward-thinking, we adapt, innovate, and act decisively to keep physicians at the forefront.

Altais values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

The anticipated pay range for this role is listed in our salary posting for transparency but may vary based on factors including the candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

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External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest records and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, State and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability status and any other classification protected by Federal, State and local laws.