Clinical Program Development Jobs in Santa Ana, CA

We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Psychiatrist with expertise or strong interest in Interventional Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry to join our growing clinical team. This physician will lead and deliver evidence-based treatments for patients with complex, treatment-resistant mood and neuropsychiatric disorders, with a focus on interventional modalities including TMS and Spravato.

The role combines direct patient care, procedural excellence, collaboration with advanced practice providers, and participation in clinical program development to ensure high-quality, measurable outcomes across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Care

• Evaluate and diagnose patients with treatment-resistant depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD, and other complex neuropsychiatric conditions.

• Develop comprehensive treatment plans incorporating interventional modalities.

• Deliver and/or supervise:

  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

  • SAINT

  • Esketamine (Spravato) and/or IV ketamine administration

  • Other therapies as program expands and novel treatments are approved

• Monitor clinical outcomes and adjust treatment protocols accordingly.

• Provide ongoing psychiatric medication management as clinically indicated.

Program & Quality Leadership

• Partner with Clinical Operations and Medical Leadership to build and scale interventional and neuropsychiatric services.

• Contribute to protocol development, SOP refinement, and standardization of care.

• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards for procedural services.

• Participate in quality review, outcomes tracking, and performance improvement initiatives.

• Contribute to a culture of scholarship that promotes the incorporation of new evidence and the generation of scholarly work (e.g., publication of case reports).

Collaboration & Supervision

• Collaborate closely with advanced practice providers, therapists, and other clinical staff.

• Provide physician oversight and consultation to advanced practice providers as needed.

• Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary treatment planning.

Innovation & Research Integration

• Support the successful deployment and implementation of the Advanced Trial for Longitudinal Assessment in Salma (ATLAS) in the clinic.

• Serve as site PI or study physician for industry sponsored trials.

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.

• Active, unrestricted California medical license (or application in process to obtain one) and eligible for Medicare participation (not excluded, debarred, or opted out of Medicare or Medicaid)

• DEA registration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or formal training in TMS and/or ketamine-based therapies preferred.

• Experience working with treatment-resistant populations is strongly preferred.

• Comfort working in a growth-oriented, performance-driven clinical environment.

Company Mission & Vision

We are the brain health company of the future that integrates care delivery, technology innovation and research breakthroughs to better understand brain biology and diagnose, treat and ultimately cure brain disorders for all stages of life.

Who We Are

Salma Health is reimagining brain healthcare by building a comprehensive, end-to-end brain health system that integrates advanced diagnostics, rapid-acting interventions, and continuous care coordination under one roof.

Our multidisciplinary teams of psychiatrists, neurologists, neuropsychiatrists, therapists, and technologists collaborate to deliver personalized, compassionate care. By leveraging real-world data and precision brain health research, we deliver measurable, evidence-based outcomes at scale.

Headquartered in California, Salma Health is expanding access to innovative brain health services across the U.S., beginning with clinics in San Diego, Orange County, the Bay Area, and Los Angeles.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Total compensation potential of $450,000–$500,000, including a base salary of $200,000 plus RVU-based productivity incentives.

• We offer a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, PTO, and additional benefits.

We reserve the right to modify benefit offerings at any time, in accordance with applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility Statement

We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by California or federal law.

In accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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