Psychiatrist - Part-Time (20 Hours)

Meridian Counseling; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Administrative and clinical support

Opportunity for leadership growth

Job summary

Meridian Counseling in Santa Ana, CA, is looking for a compassionate and clinically skilled Psychiatrist to join its growing behavioral health team. This role combines direct patient care with mentorship for PMHNPs within a supportive, mission-driven practice.

The successful candidate will conduct psychiatric evaluations and collaborate closely with medical directors while participating in ongoing clinical initiatives. The position offers flexible scheduling with potential for full-time growth and includes opportunities for leadership development.

Qualifications

• Experience providing outpatient psychiatric medication management.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Experience collaborating with or supervising Advanced Practice Providers (PMHNPs) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication management services for clients.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with therapists and maintain clinical documentation.
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Collaborative communication

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry

Active and unrestricted California medical license

Tools

DEA license

Job description

Meridian Counseling is committed to providing accessible, compassionate, and evidence-based behavioral health services. Our multidisciplinary team values collaboration, clinical excellence, and whole-person care while fostering a supportive environment for both clients and providers. Learn more at www.meridian-counseling.com.

Position Overview

Meridian Counseling is seeking a compassionate, collaborative, and clinically skilled Psychiatrist to join our growing behavioral health team. This role combines direct patient psychiatric care with clinical collaboration and mentorship for a team of Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs), 103 NP classification nurses governed by AB890.

The Psychiatrist will work closely under the guidance of the Medical Director to support high-quality psychiatric care, clinical best practices, provider development, and interdisciplinary collaboration across the organization. This position offers the opportunity to help shape psychiatric programming within a supportive and mission-driven outpatient mental health practice.

This role also includes the potential for profit-sharing opportunities based on organizational and provider performance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and medication management services for outpatient clients
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, and treatment outcomes
• Collaborate with therapists
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with organizational, legal, and ethical standards
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessments as clinically indicated

PMHNP Collaboration & Clinical Support

• Provide clinical consultation, mentorship, and support to a team of PMHNP (103 NPs)
• Assist with complex diagnostic clarification and medication management cases
• Support evidence-based prescribing practices and clinical quality initiatives
• Participate in case consultation meetings and peer collaboration discussions
• Help promote consistency in clinical standards, workflows, and psychiatric best practices
• Serve as a clinical resource for psychiatric providers regarding treatment planning and patient care concerns

Leadership & Organizational Collaboration

• Work collaboratively under the direction of the Medical Director
• Participate in psychiatric department meetings, policy development, and quality improvement initiatives
• Support organizational growth, provider retention, and clinical excellence initiatives
• Assist in the development of psychiatric protocols, training materials, and clinical guidance when appropriate

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified and or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Active and unrestricted California medical license
• DEA license and ability to prescribe controlled substances
• Experience providing outpatient psychiatric medication management
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and collaborative communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment

Preferred

• Experience collaborating with or supervising Advanced Practice Providers (PMHNPs)
• Experience in community mental health or outpatient behavioral health settings
• Familiarity with telehealth psychiatric care
• Interest in leadership, program development, and provider mentorship
• This is a part-time role requiring an average of 20 hours weekly, with the expectation to expand into a full-time position as the practice grows.
• Flexible scheduling options available
• Hybrid and telehealth opportunities may be available
• Administrative support provided
• Flexible work environment
• Administrative and clinical support
• Professional collaboration within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team
• Opportunity for leadership growth and organizational impact

Note: This job description serves as a general guide and may be subject to change based on Meridian’s needs and industry developments. Specific duties and requirements may vary depending on the nature of the clinical services provided.