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Outpatient Therapist


Job Location:

Santa Ana, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 90000 - 125000
Posted: 21 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS) is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Outpatient Therapist 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 therapist who values teamwork integrated care and public service.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled licensed therapist to provide independent mental health services to individuals couples families and groups. The therapist will assess diagnose and treat emotional behavioral and psychological concerns using evidence-based addition the therapist will also assist with clinical research requiring psychotherapeutic interventions (no additional specialized training needed as we will provide any necessary training for each research protocol). This position requires independent licensure in California allowing for autonomous clinical practice without supervision.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide psychotherapy and counseling services to clients of diverse backgrounds (in-person and via telehealth)
  • Assist in clinical research initiatives relating to psychological treatments; we will provide any necessary training for any required psychotherapeutic protocols
  • Conduct diagnostic assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in compliance with legal ethical and insurance standards.
  • Utilize evidence-based interventions tailored to client needs.
  • Manage an independent caseload and maintain professional boundaries.
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers schools and community resources when necessary.

Qualifications:
  • Licensed Therapist (Masters) or Psychologist (doctoral-level) such as LPCC LCSW or LMFT
  • Applicants must have the necessary licensure to practice independently in CA
  • Active and unrestricted state license
  • Minimum 2 years of related experience/education
  • Bilingual Spanish preferred
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed care recovery principles and community-based psychiatry
  • Strong communication skills ability to collaborate in a team environment

Salary Range: $90-$130K
Compensation: $90000.00 - $125000.00 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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