<p>A board-certified psychiatrist is needed to join an established outpatient behavioral health team in Jacksonville, Florida, operating within a large, nationally integrated care network. This is a full-time employed position focused on comprehensive medication management and evidence-based psychiatric care across a diverse adult and older-adult patient population. A sign-on bonus is available for external candidates, and total compensation can reach $382,000 annually — a meaningful ceiling for an outpatient-only psychiatry role. The organizational infrastructure — credentialing, contracting, compliance, and clinical operations — is handled centrally, allowing providers to concentrate exclusively on patient care.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base 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</li> <li>Equity stock purchase program and 401(k) with employer contribution</li> <li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance; family support and wellness resources included</li> <li>CME reimbursement plus dedicated protected learning time for professional development</li> <li>Paid time off with flexible work model options</li> <li>Centralized organizational support for credentialing, contracting, and business operations — no administrative burden on the clinician</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Outpatient behavioral health setting with a diverse patient population spanning multiple age groups, including older adults</li> <li>Clinical scope centers on psychiatric evaluation, psychotropic medication management, and treatment plan optimization — evidence-based protocols throughout</li> <li>Responsibilities include evidence-based screening, diagnostic formulation, medication prescribing and monitoring, and adjustment of treatment plans based on efficacy and side-effect profiles</li> <li>Patient education is an active component of the role, with emphasis on medication adherence and aftercare planning</li> <li>Advanced psychotherapeutic techniques are utilized alongside pharmacologic management</li> <li>Electronic medical records maintained via Athena RMS (or equivalent EHR); documentation compliance with all regulatory standards is expected</li> <li>Part of a holistic care model that addresses physical, mental, and social determinants of health — connecting patients across care settings</li> <li>Integrated network infrastructure supports seamless care navigation and subspecialty coordination</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>MD or DO degree required</li> <li>Board certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)</li> <li>Active, clear, and unrestricted Florida physician license (or eligibility to obtain)</li> <li>Active DEA registration</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of post-residency clinical experience</li> <li>Prior outpatient behavioral health experience preferred</li> <li>Experience working with patients across age groups, including geriatric populations, is an advantage</li> <li>Proficiency with EHR platforms (Athena RMS, Epic, or equivalent) and standard professional communication tools (Outlook, Excel)</li> <li>Drug-free workplace — candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Jacksonville is Florida's largest city by land area and one of the most livable metros in the Southeast — offering a low cost of living relative to other major Florida markets, no state income tax, and a genuine mix of urban amenities and outdoor access. The city sits along the St. Johns River and is minutes from Atlantic beaches, with a thriving arts scene, professional sports, and highly rated suburban school districts. Physicians relocating to Jacksonville consistently cite the combination of affordable housing, warm climate, and quality of life as a compelling draw.</p>