<p>A board-certified psychiatrist is sought for a full-time outpatient behavioral health role in Venice, Florida, embedded within a large, integrated behavioral care organization that is part of the Optum family. This position offers a broad and diverse patient population — including older adults — with organizational infrastructure handling credentialing, contracting, and clinical operations so the clinician can focus entirely on patient care. The compensation range is among the most competitive in outpatient psychiatry, and a sign-on bonus is available for external candidates.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range of $214,000 to $382,000 annually (full-time, based on experience, education, and local market factors)</li> <li>Sign-on bonus available for external candidates</li> <li>Quarterly incentive bonus eligibility in addition to base salary</li> <li>Equity stock purchase program and 401(k) with employer matching contribution</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with family support and wellness resources</li> <li>CME reimbursement plus dedicated protected learning time for professional development</li> <li>Paid time off with flexible work models</li> <li>Organizational support for credentialing and contracting — administrative burden handled at the system level</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Outpatient behavioral health setting serving a diverse patient population with a wide spectrum of psychiatric conditions</li> <li>Patient population spans multiple age groups, with particular emphasis on experience with older adults</li> <li>Clinical scope includes evidence-based diagnostic evaluation using validated screening tools, medical testing, and DSM criteria to formulate comprehensive treatment plans</li> <li>Psychopharmacology-focused practice: prescribing and managing psychotropic medications per established protocols, monitoring efficacy and side effects, and adjusting treatment plans to optimize outcomes</li> <li>Advanced psychotherapeutic techniques used as an adjunct to medication management, including patient education on medication adherence and aftercare services</li> <li>Electronic medical records platform includes Athena RMS (or comparable EHR); proficiency with Excel and Outlook expected</li> <li>Holistic, integrated care model addressing physical, mental, and social determinants of health — connecting patients across care settings</li> <li>Part of a large behavioral health network with access to subspecialty resources, clinical protocols, and system-level support infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) required</li> <li>Active, clear, and unrestricted MD or DO license in the state of Florida required</li> <li>Active DEA registration required</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of post-residency clinical experience required</li> <li>Prior experience in an outpatient behavioral health setting strongly preferred</li> <li>Experience working with patients across age groups, including older adults, preferred</li> <li>Experience delivering patient education on medication adherence and aftercare, and applying advanced psychotherapeutic techniques, preferred</li> <li>Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Venice is a coastal city on Florida's Gulf Coast, situated between Sarasota and Fort Myers, offering a relaxed, small-city lifestyle with year-round sunshine, white-sand beaches, and a thriving arts and dining scene. The area is known for its low cost of living relative to other Gulf Coast markets, highly rated schools, and a strong sense of community — making it particularly attractive to physicians seeking a slower pace without sacrificing cultural amenities. Outdoor recreation is abundant, from boating and fishing to cycling the Legacy Trail, and the Sarasota metro is just 20 miles north for additional urban conveniences.</p>