Psychiatrist

Outpatient Psychiatrist Opportunity

Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Outpatient 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. 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.

Key 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.
• Opportunities to participate in interventional psychiatry service and clinical research pipelines.
• Supervise and collaborate with interdisciplinary providers (NPs, PAs, therapists).
• 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

• Completion of Psychiatry Residency Program.
• Current and valid California medical license, NPI, and DEA registration.
• Board Certification (preferred) / Board Eligible
• Bilingual Spanish (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of independent psychiatric experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care, recovery principles, and community-based psychiatry.
• Strong communication skills, ability to collaborate in a team environment.
• Preferences for the following subspecialization/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 medical, dental, vision, and paid time-off.

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications: $300,000 – $400,000 Compensation: $325,000.00 - $500,000.00 per year

We are Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS) and our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychiatry care. Our psychiatry team provides psychiatric treatments for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, from multiple offices located throughout Orange County, we do accept patients from the entire United States as well. Our psychiatrists treat a number of mental health disorders, including anxiety, stress, PTSD, bipolar, schizophrenia, dementia, depression, ADD ADHD, alcohol and chemical dependency, and more. Our Psychiatry practice was founded on the principles of treating patients with care, compassion, and understanding.