Job Description:
We're partnering with a growing outpatient psychiatric organization in Orange County to hire a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist for a full-time hybrid role combining direct patient care, team leadership, and community-based collaboration. This is an opportunity to lead a clinical office within a mission-driven group serving diverse and underserved populations, with optional pathways into interventional psychiatry and clinical research.
Role Overview:
This position is a full-time, 5-day schedule with a hybrid structure (up to 2 days remote):Clinical: Conduct psychiatric evaluations for children and adolescents, in person and via telehealth
Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care
Develop individualized, integrated treatment plans with the care team
Participate in crisis intervention and emergency care as needed
Leadership and Community: Supervise and support mid-level providers (NPs, PAs) and collaborate with therapists
Serve as a key clinical leader for the office
Engage with local agencies, treatment centers, and families to support holistic patient care
Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment, and wellness practices
What They're Looking For: MD or DO with active California license, NPI, and DEA registration (or eligibility)
Subspecialty training or experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, or Board Eligible with certification within 1 year
Comfortable supervising mid-level providers
Knowledge of trauma-informed care, recovery principles, and integrated approaches across pediatric and adult psychiatry
Strong communication and team collaboration skills
Nice to Have:
2+ years of independent psychiatric practice
Prior supervision experience with NPs or PAs
Interest in interventional psychiatry (TMS) or clinical research
Spanish language skills (highly valued)
Experience with Medicaid and Medicare populations
