Psychiatrist
Company: South Coast Children's Society
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Full-time Description The Psychiatrist provides direct patient
care for South Coast Community Services. This role serves as a
liaison and consultant to clinical staff. The Psychiatrist
collaborates with the program directors, managers, supervisors,
clinical staff, on issues clinical in nature. We strive to provide
an environment conducive to continuous quality improvement, develop
and maintain professional relationships within and external to the
organization. JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES : Duties may include,
but are not limited to, the following: Diagnosing and treating
adult and child patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral
disorders. Determining the nature and extent of mental disorders,
and formulating a treatment program utilizing a variety of
psychotherapeutic methods and medications. Providing direct patient
care to individuals with mental health as their primary diagnosis,
as well as individuals suffering from a secondary mental health
disturbance or illness. This role requires understanding of
medications and interactions with mental health symptoms, as well
as impacts to overall physical health implications of drugs and
drug interactions and collaborating with, educating, and
instructing on the physical health issues that might affect the
mental health of their patients, such as drug interactions.
Collaborate in other discussions with local hospitals about step up
or step down care. Collaborate in CFTs, if necessary, and other
discussions with local hospitals about step up or step down care
The ideal candidate would embrace our vision of opening CCBHC sites
having integrated care for behavioral and physical healthcare.
Requirements GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Education/Experience Completion
of medical residency program in Psychiatry Fluency in Spanish is
preferred, not required Licensure, Registration, Certification DEA
License Current license to practice medicine in the State of
California Ideal candidate would be Board Certified in Psychiatry
and Neurology If Board Eligible, must be certified within 4 years
of employment start date PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to drive a
motor vehicle without restrictions, often in heavy traffic and
frequently long distances (one hour or more). Senses of vision,
hearing and smell sufficient to regularly operate a motor vehicle,
to visualize threats in the environment and operate safely.
Required to occasionally lift and carry 10-20 pounds. Regularly
required to sit, stand, climb stairs (1 or more flights) and walk.
Regularly required to sit and use computer in office settings. EOE,
INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETS We are an equal opportunity employer and
consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition,
genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other
protected characteristic under California law. Salary Description
$280,000 - $340,000
Keywords: South Coast Children's Society, Azusa , Psychiatrist, Healthcare , Costa Mesa, California
