Psychiatrist

Location: Orange CA (Hybrid: minimum 3 days in-office, up to 2 days remote)
Schedule: Full-time, 5 days per week

Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS) Outpatient Psychiatrist (MD/DO)

Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated physician to join our growing team. We are a community-focused, outpatient mental health group serving diverse and underserved populations. Combining the rigor of academic medicine with direct care delivery, we strive to bring the most evidence-based and specialized clinical care to all patients—including Medicaid and Medicare patients.

In addition to subspecialized psychiatry services, such as interventional psychiatry, substance use, and child and adolescent psychiatry, we also have a robust research division for cutting edge innovations in clinical treatments and pharmacologic development. 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. This is an excellent opportunity for a Psychiatrist who values teamwork, integrated care, and an academically enriching environment.

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 supporting your clinical team through education and supervision (protected time included) to ensure patients receive holistic support.

Key Responsibilities
•Conduct psychiatric evaluations and holistic treatments for patients via in-person and via telehealth.
•Supervise and collaborate with interdisciplinary providers (NPs, PAs, therapists)—protected time included
•Opportunities to participate in interventional psychiatry service and clinical research pipelines
•Career leadership opportunities for interested individuals with proficient experience inmanagement and operations
•Participate in crisis intervention and emergency care as needed.
•Maintain accurate documentation and comply with all regulatory standards.Qualifications
•Completion of a Psychiatry Residency Program
•Current and valid California medical license, NPI, and DEA registration
•No disciplinary action or license restriction
•Board Certification (preferred) / Board Eligible
•At least 2 years of independent psychiatric experience (preferred)
•Strong preferences for the following sub specialization/experience: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry/Addiction Medicine, Clinical Research, or Interventional Psychiatry

Why 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 401K, medical, dental, vision, and paid time-off.
•Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications: base salary + robust bonus incentives based on clinical and research activities.

The anticipated pay range is $325,000 - $541,000, which represents the total target compensation.