$350K C&A Psychiatrist | Northeast Florida | Small Adolescent Inpatient Unit

Job Description

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Opportunity — Northeast Florida

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NorTek Medical Staffing is working on a confidential Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist opportunity in Northeast Florida , within the greater Jacksonville / St. Augustine region .

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This role will support a new adolescent inpatient unit opening at the end of October. The unit is expected to start with a smaller census and cap at approximately 8 adolescent patients by the end of the year , making this a strong opportunity for a C&A psychiatrist who wants inpatient work without immediately stepping into a heavy patient load.

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The client can consider either a full-time psychiatrist or a part-time morning schedule , depending on candidate interest and fit.

Opportunity Highlights\n

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• Location: Northeast Florida / Jacksonville–St. Augustine region
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• Role: Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
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• Setting: Adolescent inpatient behavioral health
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• Compensation: $350,000 full-time
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• Part-time: Prorated based on schedule
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• Schedule: Full-time or part-time mornings
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• Unit size: Small adolescent unit, expected to cap around 8 patients by end of year
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• Opening timeline: End of October
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• Confidential opportunity through NorTek Medical Staffing
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Position Responsibilities\n

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• Provide psychiatric evaluation and treatment for adolescent inpatient patients
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• Manage medications and support clinical stabilization
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• Participate in treatment planning, admissions, discharges, and clinical reviews
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• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, case management, and facility leadership
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• Maintain timely documentation and quality standards
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• Support the launch and early growth of the adolescent inpatient program
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• Provide consistent psychiatric coverage for a small adolescent census
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Ideal Candidate\n

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• MD or DO
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• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry background required
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• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry preferred
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• Florida license preferred, or willingness/ability to obtain
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• Inpatient adolescent psychiatry experience strongly preferred
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• Comfortable working with a smaller census and growing program
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• Open to full-time or part-time morning coverage
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• Strong communication skills and ability to work closely with an interdisciplinary team
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Why This Role Stands Out\n

This is a strong fit for a C&A psychiatrist who wants to work with adolescents in an inpatient setting while joining a smaller unit during its early ramp. The role offers flexibility, a manageable starting census, and competitive full-time compensation of $350K .

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For additional details, please contact: View email address on ziprecruiter.com