Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 360,000 - 541,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Pacific Neuropsychiatric Specialists (PNS) in Long Beach, CA seeks a compassionate Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist for our outpatient team. The role includes evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and treatment planning within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

You will help patients access resources and support, with opportunities for clinical research or value-based care integration depending on interest and experience. Hybrid in-person/telehealth schedule offered.

Qualifications

• California medical license, NPI, and DEA registration.
• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry subspecialization.
• Board certification strongly preferred or board eligible within 1 year.
• Supervise mid-level providers; supervision experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of independent psychiatric experience preferred.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and integrated clinical approach for pediatric psychiatry.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations (in-person and telehealth).
• Provide ongoing medication management and follow-up care.
• Develop integrated treatment plans with the care team.
• Supervise and collaborate with MDs, NPs, PAs, and therapists.
• Participate in interventional psychiatry services and clinical research pipelines.
• Engage in crisis intervention and emergency care as needed.
• Collaborate with community agencies to support patient care.
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses and wellness practices.

Skills

Medical licensure in CA

Board Certification

Team collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Job description

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

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

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 lives. In 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 candidate’s interests and experience.

Location

Long Beach, 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.

The anticipated pay range is $360,000 - $541,000, which represents the total target compensation.