Researcher Physician Psychiatrist
Job Location:
Orange, CA - USA
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Job Summary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
Researcher Physician 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 patientsincluding Medicaid and Medicare 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.
Location: Orange CA (Hybrid: 4 days in-office up to 1 day remote)
Schedule: Full-time 5 days per week
About the Role
The Researcher Physician Psychiatrist will serve as a senior clinical investigator within a growing portfolio of our research studies. This individual will play a central leadership role across studies spanning multiple psychiatric indications contributing to execution and patient oversight of pharmaceutical sponsored trials with a potential for investigator-led trials in the future. The position includes responsibilities as sub-Principal Investigator on active studies with clear opportunities to advance into Principal Investigator roles for upcoming trials. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams including study coordinators sub-investigators raters and regulatory staff while ensuring scientific rigor participant safety and compliance with industry and institutional requirements.
This role is well suited for a physician-scientist seeking to be involved with high-impact psychiatric research in an outpatient setting. The role is initially planned for 50% research and 50% clinical with flexibility pending the candidates experience and interests. For clinical work the Psychiatrist will take on key duties to 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.
Clinical 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.
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)
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.
Total Compensation Range is $360000$541000
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.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists is the leading psychiatric mental health provider in Orange County. Visit our website to find a psychiatrist.
