Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Job Title: Psychiatrist (Private Practice + Research Focused)

Compensation: 60% of Net Collections; (Estimated earning potential of up to $300,000)

Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor (practice requirement of 30+ hours per week)

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Location: This is an in person role based out of Orlando, FL APG Health, an ARC Health partner company, seeks a Private Practice and Research Focused Psychiatrist to practice at our Orlando, FL office.

Role Summary
APG Health is seeking an exceptional Board-Certified Psychiatrist (MD) with clinical research experience to join our Downtown Orlando office. This unique hybrid role allows a motivated physician to practice outpatient psychiatry and serve as a Principal Investigator (PI) for our expanding clinical research program. We are looking for a clinician who is passionate about providing high-quality psychiatric care while also contributing to innovative research that advances mental health treatment.

Psychiatrist Responsibilities:
Clinical Practice Duties:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and create individualized treatment plans
• Provide medication management and supportive therapy
• Treat children, adolescents, adults, and older adults (ages 5 80)
• Maintain accurate, complete documentation in compliance with legal and regulatory standards
• Collaborate with therapists, PMHNPs, and support staff

Research/Private Investigator Duties (roughly 5-10 hours per week):

• Serve as Principal Investigator for assigned clinical trials
• Oversee study conduct, subject safety, and protocol adherence
• Perform patient assessments related to study participation
• Collaborate with research coordinators, sponsors, and CROs
• Ensure regulatory compliance and timely documentation
• Participating in site selection, feasibility, and start-up activities

Psychiatrist Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package based on productivity: 60% Net Collections (Estimated earning potential up to $300,000 annually based on provider productivity)
• Additional compensation for Private Investigator (PI) responsibilities (up to $225/hr)
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance
• Contribution to groundbreaking research in the field of psychiatry

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted medical license in Florida
• Board-Certified Psychiatrist (MD required)
• Possess and maintain a valid Drug Enforcement Administration ( DEA ) number and all other licenses and certificates that may be lawfully required to prescribe medications, including controlled substances;
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical practice experience
• Clinical research experience required (Sub-Investigator or PI experience preferred)
• Ability to serve as Principal Investigator on active and upcoming clinical trials
• Comfortable treating patients across the lifespan (ages 5 80)
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment
• Bilingual Spanish speaking provider preferred, but not required

About APG
APG Health specializes in providing effective and efficient behavioral health care, psychiatric care and family counseling. Today, APG Health is the largest outpatient behavioral healthcare clinic in the Central Florida Area with providers providing care and support for more than twenty thousand clients.
APG Health provides behavioral healthcare services to Orlando residents that include psychiatric care for adults and children, mental health counseling, on-site ADHD testing, and clinical trials and studies for eligible candidates.


We are staffed by fourteen providers, and numerous support staff that include Adult Registered Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, and Doctors with a range of specialties in the field of psychiatry.


Advanced Psychiatric Group is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.


Advanced Psychiatric Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.


Advanced Psychiatric Group is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted.