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Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist


Job Location:

Orange, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 360000 - 541000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (28 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Pacific 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 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 candidates interests and experience.

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

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.
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 environment

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.

Total Compensation Target is anticipated to be $360000 - $541000.
Compensation: $360000.00 - $541000.00 per year



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 Californias 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 were Southern Californias trusted name in high quality mental health care and were growing: 60 full-time providers 200 clinical trials and 8 locations across the region.

Whether youre providing direct patient care supporting groundbreaking research or helping run one of our clinics youll 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. Were looking for people who want their work to matter.



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Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists is the leading psychiatric mental health provider in Orange County. Visit our website to find a psychiatrist.

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