Psychiatrist

URGENT HIRING – Florida Psychiatrist (MD)

Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Evaluation Provider | 1099 Independent Contractor

Flexible Scheduling • Competitive Per-Evaluation Compensation • Statewide Opportunities • Immediate Openings

Chrysalis Health is actively seeking Florida-licensed Psychiatrists (MD/DO) to provide psychiatric evaluations for youth involved with the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

This highly flexible, evaluation-focused opportunity is ideal for psychiatrists seeking meaningful work without the demands of ongoing medication management, treatment planning, or caseload responsibilities. Whether you’re in private practice, retired, semi-retired, working part-time, or looking to supplement your current income, this role offers professional autonomy and a rewarding way to make an impact on the lives of vulnerable youth.

Position Highlights

• Flexible scheduling based on your availability
• Independent contractor (1099) opportunity
• Competitive per-evaluation compensation
• Consistent referral volume and statewide opportunities
• No ongoing therapy or medication management responsibilities
• Administrative support provided
• Meaningful work supporting Florida’s juvenile justice population

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and diagnostic evaluations for youth referred through the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ)
• Review medical records, psychiatric history, court documentation, and collateral information
• Develop diagnostic impressions and provide treatment recommendations
• Complete clear, concise, and court-ready evaluation reports

Evaluation Locations

Psychiatrists have the flexibility to conduct evaluations in a variety of professional settings, including their own private practice office, select Chrysalis Health office locations, or onsite at Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) facilities, allowing providers to integrate evaluations seamlessly into their existing practice and schedule.

This flexibility allows providers to choose evaluation settings that best fit their schedules and geographic preferences.

Compensation

• Highly competitive per-evaluation compensation
• Independent Contractor (1099)
• Reliable referral flow and ongoing evaluation opportunities
• Potential access to additional evaluation services based on expertise and availability

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Florida license as a Psychiatrist (MD)
• Board Certified
• Experience with psychiatric assessments, forensic evaluations, court-related evaluations, or juvenile populations preferred
• Ability to conduct in-person evaluations
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, report writing, and documentation skills
• Professional, objective, and timely completion of evaluations

Why Join Chrysalis Health?

• One of Florida’s leading behavioral health organizations
• Established statewide partnership with the Department of Juvenile Justice
• Flexible work that fits around your existing practice or commitments
• Administrative and clinical support to streamline the evaluation process
• Opportunities available throughout Florida
• Make a direct impact on treatment planning, rehabilitation, and outcomes for at‑risk youth

Apply Today – Immediate Need

We are actively interviewing and onboarding qualified psychiatrists throughout Florida. If you are seeking flexible, evaluation-focused work with competitive compensation and meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today.

Chrysalis Health is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Chrysalis Health also prohibits bullying and harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Chrysalis Health is committed to maintaining a Drug‑Free Working environment in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws. If you require accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please notify Chrysalis Health during the interview process.