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Job description
Western Youth Services (WYS) is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our outpatient mental health team serving children, adolescents, and families throughout Orange County.
This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist seeking flexible scheduling, hybrid work options, meaningful clinical work, and strong work-life balance within a collaborative outpatient setting.
For more than 50 years, WYS has been a trusted leader in children’s mental health services across Orange County. Our multidisciplinary teams provide high-quality, compassionate care focused on helping children and families thrive.
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric, psychosocial, developmental, and risk assessments.
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, and chronic psychiatric conditions in children and adolescents
Provide medication management, including prescribing controlled substances in compliance with DEA and state regulations.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
Perform ongoing evaluation of treatment effectiveness and adjust plans as clinically indicated.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation, including assessments, progress notes, medication consent forms, medication orders, and managed care outpatient treatment reports.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams and participate in clinical case discussions.
Provide education to clients, families, and staff as appropriate.
Ensure continuity of care through referrals and coordination with internal and external providers.
Provide clinical supervision, consultation, and collaborative oversight to Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs), consistent with California law and organizational policies.
Review clinical cases and support quality assurance activities related to psychiatric services delivered by PMHNP staff.
Serve as a physician resource for complex diagnostic, medication management, and risk assessment cases.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, professional development, and team meetings.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program.
Board certification or board eligibility in Psychiatry required; Child and Adolescent Psychiatry subspecialty certification strongly preferred.
Active, unrestricted California medical license.
Current DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances.
Minimum of 2-3 years experience providing psychiatric services, preferably in outpatient or community mental health settings.
Demonstrated experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
Strong knowledge of pediatric psychopharmacology, psychiatric assessment, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and standard office software.
Prior experience supervising, mentoring, or collaborating with Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners or advanced practice providers preferred.
Knowledge of California laws and regulations governing physician collaboration and supervision of nurse practitioners preferred.
Knowledge of Trauma-Informed Care principles strongly preferred.
Benefits eligibility based on FTE status may include
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Employee assistance program
Compensation : Hourly (Exempt) Starting at $185.00/hr., commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Western Youth Services’ Mission: Advancing awareness, cultivating success, and strengthening communities through integrated mental health services for children, youth, and families.
Western Youth Services (WYS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce. WYS values and promotes a culture of inclusivity and belonging, one that embraces the contributions of richly diverse disciplines and perspectives of all employees and staff.
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Worksite address
anaheim, CA, 92808, US
Who can apply
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