Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist (Staff Psychiatrist)

Quick Facts

• Full-time W-2 employed staff role
• Adult inpatient psychiatry in a behavioral health facility
• Monday–Friday schedule
• No Medical Director or administrative responsibilities
• Approximately 10–12 adult inpatient patients per day
• Average facility census in the 50s
• Nurse practitioner support and collaborative multidisciplinary care model
• Two weekends of inpatient coverage per month

Description

Join a collaborative inpatient team as an adult psychiatrist focused on patient care only. Work with a multidisciplinary group supported by nurse practitioners and established clinical infrastructure, treating about 10–12 patients per day. The role includes two weekends of inpatient coverage per month and offers comprehensive benefits plus CME and professional development support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing patient assessments
• Manage approximately 10–12 adult inpatient psychiatric patients daily
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications
• Develop and update individualized treatment plans
• Assess patient safety, clinical stability, and readiness for discharge
• Collaborate with nurse practitioners, nursing staff, therapists, case management, and other healthcare professionals
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant medical documentation
• Provide shared inpatient coverage on a schedule of two weekends per month

Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Active Florida medical license or eligibility for Florida licensure
• Active, unrestricted DEA registration
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• CME allowance and professional development support
• Nurse practitioner support for patient care
• Established clinical and operational infrastructure
• Stable, collaborative practice environment