Psychiatrist – Ketamine, Spravato, and TMS
Job Description
About Us:
Harbor Psychiatry & Mental Health is a thriving multidisciplinary outpatient practice located in the heart of Orange County. We are committed to delivering innovative, evidence-based psychiatric care with a strong emphasis on treating co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Our services span general outpatient psychiatry, advanced interventional modalities including ketamine treatments and TMS, addiction psychiatry, neuropsychological testing, and psychotherapy. We offer a collaborative, collegial environment where psychiatrists work closely with therapists and advanced practitioners.
_Our mission is to improve access to much needed behavioral health services, while taking a comprehensive, and forward thinking approach to treatment. We believe that outstanding healthcare is delivered when we merge the science of medicine, with the compassion of our hearts. We refer to this as, “head and heart together;” inspiring constant improvement and lasting success._
*Job Summary*
We are seeking a board certified psychiatrist to oversee and lead our ketamine and TMS leadership teams.
*Responsibilities*
*Clinical Oversight & Patient Care*
* Establish individualized treatment plans, dosing protocols, and ongoing medication management for patients receiving ketamine therapies.
* Provide supervision during initiation, titration, and maintenance phases of ketamine treatment.
* Review and co-sign advanced practitioner documentation as required by regulatory standards.
* Maintain compliance with *Spravato REMS program* requirements and ensure adherence to FDA and state guidelines.
*Supervision of Advanced Practitioners (PAs & NPs)*
* Provide clinical oversight, mentorship, and case consultation for physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
* Review and approve treatment decisions involving controlled substances, high-risk patients, or complex psychiatric presentations.
* Support advanced practitioners with diagnostic formulation, medication management, and escalation of care when needed.
* Conduct regular supervision meetings to review cases, discuss clinical protocols, and ensure high standards of care.
* Serve as the final authority on patient eligibility, ketamine dosing changes, and transitions between ketamine modalities.
*Program Development & Quality Assurance*
* Develop, update, and enforce *clinical protocols and safety guidelines* for ketamine treatment.
* Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to streamline patient flow, scheduling, and documentation.
* Lead morbidity and mortality reviews, safety drills, and incident evaluations related to ketamine therapy.
* Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including monitoring patient outcomes and satisfaction metrics.
* Stay current with *evidence-based research* on ketamine and interventional psychiatry and integrate findings into practice.
*Collaboration & Multidisciplinary Care*
* Provide consultation to internal staff regarding complex psychiatric cases and treatment-resistant depression.
* Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, case conferences, and peer review sessions.
*Administrative & Compliance Responsibilities*
* Ensure documentation meets medical, legal, and insurance requirements.
* Maintain compliance with DEA regulations, controlled substance prescribing guidelines, and state medical board standards.
* Contribute to staff training programs and continuing education efforts within the practice.
* Support practice leadership in expanding interventional psychiatry services and outreach.
*Requirements*
* Valid Medical and DEA license in California
* Board Certified or Board-Eligible by American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $350,000.00 – $450,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
Work Location: In person