Outpatient Psychiatrist

Job Description

Job Description

Outpatient Psychiatrist

Location: Tampa, Florida
Organization: Tampa Family Health Centers
Position Type: Full-Time

At Tampa Family Health Centers, healthcare is more than a service—it is our mission. As a Federally Qualified Health Center, we provide high-quality, compassionate, and accessible healthcare to diverse communities throughout Hillsborough County.

Joining TFHC means becoming part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization where providers are supported, valued, and empowered to grow while making a meaningful difference in the communities they serve.

Tampa Family Health Centers is seeking an Outpatient Psychiatrist to join our integrated healthcare team.

The Psychiatrist will provide psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, medication management, and ongoing treatment in an ambulatory, primary care-based setting.

This position works closely with primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, and interdisciplinary care teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered mental healthcare. The role supports TFHC’s Patient-Centered Medical Home model, with an emphasis on continuity of care, access, symptom stabilization, and long-term outcomes.

• Conduct comprehensive outpatient psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
• Provide medication management and ongoing treatment for patients with mental and behavioral health conditions
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans
• Support symptom stabilization, remission, functional improvement, and long-term wellness
• Collaborate with primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Order, review, and interpret laboratory testing and other diagnostic procedures when clinically appropriate
• Make referrals for therapy, specialty services, psychological testing, and follow-up care
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment options, and ongoing care
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely electronic health record documentation
• Participate in peer review, quality-improvement initiatives, and accreditation-readiness activities
• Provide clinical guidance and oversight for psychiatric treatment delivered by behavioral health professionals
• Teach and supervise residents, medical students, and allied health professionals when applicable
• Protect patient privacy, dignity, confidentiality, and safety
• Deliver care in a respectful, compassionate, and ethical manner
• Comply with HIPAA, federal, state, accreditation, HRSA, and TFHC requirements

• Graduate of an accredited medical school
• Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Psychiatry
• Active and unrestricted Florida medical license
• Active DEA registration
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Ability to maintain hospital privileges at referral hospitals when required
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
• Commitment to maintaining required continuing medical education and professional development
• Ability to provide compassionate care to patients from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds
• Proficiency with electronic health record systems

TFHC offers a comprehensive physician benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth:

• Competitive base salary with productivity incentive opportunities
• Medical and pharmacy coverage with low-cost employee premiums
• Dental and vision insurance
• $0 employee copays for eligible care received through TFHC
• Generous paid time off
• Seven paid company holidays
• Paid CME days and professional-development support
• Annual licensing stipend
• 401(k) retirement program with employer contribution after one year
• Company-paid malpractice coverage with tail coverage
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary pet insurance
• Student loan refinancing and financial-wellness resources

Tampa Family Health Centers operates National Health Service Corps-approved locations. Eligible psychiatrists assigned to a qualifying location may apply for federal student loan repayment opportunities through the NHSC.

Eligibility and award amounts are determined by HRSA and may depend on the provider’s qualifications, educational debt, assigned location, service commitment, available funding, and current program requirements.

Tampa offers year-round sunshine, Gulf Coast beaches, professional sports, diverse dining, outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and welcoming communities throughout the Tampa Bay area.

It is an exceptional place to build a meaningful psychiatry career while enjoying an active and fulfilling lifestyle.

Build a career that goes beyond medication management. Join Tampa Family Health Centers and help expand access to compassionate, coordinated, and high-quality mental healthcare throughout Tampa Bay.

Please note that the employee’s initial training schedule may differ from the regular schedule of the position. All new hires, including part-time employees, must be available for up to 40 hours of in-person, on-site training during their first week. Additional mandatory training may continue for approximately two to three weeks, depending on the position and training requirements. Training may take place at a TFHC location other than the employee’s assigned work location.