Child & Adolescent PsychiatristPacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our growing team. We are a community-focused, outpatient mental health group serving diverse and underserved populations. We take pride in providing accessible, high-quality mental health care to the community where teamwork and patient-centered care are at the core of everything we do. Our interdisciplinary team includes Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and Therapists, all committed to helping patients achieve meaningful and lasting improvement in their lives. In addition, we have evidence-based interventional psychiatry modalities and conduct extensive clinical and pharmaceutical research. This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychiatrist who values teamwork, integrated care, and public service.
About the Role
The Psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric care to patients through evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and treatment planning. Working collaboratively with our interdisciplinary team, you will help patients access the resources and support they need to improve mental health and overall well-being. Serving as a key leader of the clinical office, you will also play a key role in community-based care, collaborating with local agencies, treatment centers, and families to ensure patients receive holistic support. There will be potential opportunities to participate in clinical research or value-based care services depending on the candidate’s interests and experience.
Location: Orange, CA (minimum 3 days in-office, up to 2 days remote)Schedule: Full-time, 5 days per weekKey Responsibilities Conduct psychiatric evaluations (in-person and via telehealth). Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care. Develop individualized, integrated treatment plans with the care team. Supervise and collaborate with interdisciplinary providers (MDs, NPs, PAs, therapists). Opportunities to participate in interventional psychiatry service and clinical research pipelines. Participate in crisis intervention and emergency care as needed. Engage with community agencies and resources to support patient care. Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatment, and wellness practices. Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all regulatory standards.Qualifications Current and valid California medical license, NPI, and DEA registration Sub specialization/experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Board Certification (strongly preferred) or Board Eligible with board certification within 1 year Supervise mid-level providers; supervision experience preferred Minimum 2 years of independent psychiatric experience preferred No disciplinary actions or restrictions on licensure Knowledge of trauma-informed care, recovery principles, and integrated clinical approach for adult and pediatric psychiatry Strong communication skills, ability to collaborate in a team environmentWhy Join PNS? Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to serving the underserved and providing exceptional quality care. Work in a supportive interdisciplinary team environment. Enjoy a balanced outpatient practice with opportunities for both in-person and telehealth care. Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and paid time-off. Total Compensation Target is anticipated to be $360,000 - $541,000.
Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists specializes in high quality mental health care for patients of all ages, offering advanced diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and other complex mental health conditions.
PNS was founded on a simple conviction: every person deserves access to compassionate, expert psychiatric care. Our roots trace back over 30 years to groundbreaking psychiatric research, and since 2006, that same commitment has grown PNS into one of Southern California's largest outpatient psychiatric groups.
In 2024, ATP Clinical Research became part of PNS, and Dr. Gustavo Alva joined as Medical Director, Clinical Research, making PNS one of the largest community based psychiatric research programs in the country.
Today, we're Southern California's trusted name in high quality mental health care, and we're growing: 60+ full-time providers, 200+ clinical trials, and 8 locations across the region.
Whether you're providing direct patient care, supporting groundbreaking research, or helping run one of our clinics, you'll be part of a team that treats children, teenagers, and adults facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, postpartum depression, dementia, and more.
Come grow with us. We're looking for people who want their work to matter.