Child Psychiatrist Jobs in Florida

Child Psychiatrist jobs in Florida are among the most active in the country, concentrated in community mental health centers, large hospital systems, and academic medical institutions, with openings at every level from early-career residents to experienced attending psychiatrists. Miami, Tampa, and Orlando anchor most of the hiring, where organizations like Nicklaus Children's Hospital, AdventHealth, and UF Health maintain consistent demand. The most sought-after sub-specialties in Florida are adolescent mood and anxiety disorders, autism spectrum evaluation, and inpatient child psychiatric care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles11
Top employerLifeStance Health
Top cityOrlando, FL
Cities hiring8
Work type100% Hybrid
Top industryHealthcare

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LifeStance Health
Child or Adult Psychiatrist - Tampa - Outpatient / Telehealth
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Child or Adult Psychiatrist - Tampa - Outpatient / Telehealth
LifeStance Health
Tampa, Florida
Cloud & DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$308k - $370k/yr
Hybrid
5,001-10,000

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LifeStance Health
Child or Adult Psychiatrist - Jacksonville, FL - Outpatient / Telehealth
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Child or Adult Psychiatrist - Jacksonville, FL - Outpatient / Telehealth
LifeStance Health
Jacksonville, Florida
Cloud & DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$308k - $370k/yr
Hybrid
5,001-10,000

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LifeStance Health
Child or Adult Psychiatrist - Lakeland, FL - Outpatient / Telehealth
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Child or Adult Psychiatrist - Lakeland, FL - Outpatient / Telehealth
LifeStance Health
Lakeland, Florida
Cloud & DevOps
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$308k - $370k/yr
Hybrid
5,001-10,000

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LifeStance Health
Child or Adult Psychiatrist - Hollywood, FL - Outpatient / Telehealth
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Child or Adult Psychiatrist - Hollywood, FL - Outpatient / Telehealth
LifeStance Health
Hollywood, Florida
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$308k - $370k/yr
Hybrid
5,001-10,000

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LifeStance Health
Child or Adult Psychiatrist - Sarasota, FL - Outpatient / Telehealth
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Child or Adult Psychiatrist - Sarasota, FL - Outpatient / Telehealth
LifeStance Health
Sarasota, Florida
Customer Service
Customer Support
$308k - $370k/yr
Hybrid
5,001-10,000

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Child Psychiatrist Jobs by City in Florida

Where Florida roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Orlando
2 jobs
Lakeland
2 jobs
Hollywood
2 jobs
Tampa
1 job
Leesburg
1 job
Sarasota
1 job
Delray Beach
1 job
Jacksonville
1 job

Child Psychiatrist Job Market in Florida

A snapshot from current Florida openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

LifeStance Health
LifeStance Health9 open roles
LifeStream Behavioral Center
LifeStream Behavioral Center1 open role
South County Mental Health Center
South County Mental Health Center1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Florida Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in child psychiatrist jobs across Florida.

  • Active Florida medical license issued by the Florida Board of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine
  • Board certification or board eligibility in child and adolescent psychiatry from ABPN
  • Completion of an accredited child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship program
  • Current DEA registration and ability to prescribe controlled substances in Florida
  • Experience conducting psychiatric evaluations for pediatric and adolescent populations
  • Familiarity with Florida's Baker Act involuntary examination procedures and documentation

Child Psychiatrist Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a child psychiatrist in Florida?

Becoming a child psychiatrist in Florida requires completing medical school, a general psychiatry residency, and a two-year child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship accredited by the ACGME. After training, you apply for a Florida medical license through the Florida Board of Medicine or the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine, pass the required state jurisprudence exam, and obtain DEA registration. Board certification in child and adolescent psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology strengthens most Florida applications.

How much do child psychiatrists make in Florida?

Child psychiatrists in Florida earn a median of about $316,200 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $71,680 for the lowest 10% to over $568,460 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire child psychiatrists in Florida?

Companies currently hiring child psychiatrists in Florida include LifeStance Health, LifeStream Behavioral Center, and South County Mental Health Center, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Florida's large academic health systems and community behavioral health networks are consistently among the most active employers in the state.

Which Florida cities have the most child psychiatrist jobs?

Orlando, Lakeland, and Hollywood hold the most child psychiatrist openings in Florida. Miami leads because of its density of academic medical centers and children's hospitals, while Tampa and Orlando generate volume through large regional health systems like AdventHealth and Tampa General that operate multiple pediatric and behavioral health service lines.

Are there remote child psychiatrist jobs in Florida?

Yes, but they're more limited than in many other healthcare fields since child psychiatry often requires in-person evaluation and hands-on clinical work. About 100% of child psychiatrist openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the growing but still selective use of telepsychiatry platforms for follow-up appointments, medication management, and consultations with school systems.

How can I get hired as a child psychiatrist in Florida with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly for fellowship-to-hire programs at Florida academic institutions such as UF Health, University of Miami Health System, or USF Health, which regularly recruit graduating fellows into attending roles. Early-career psychiatrists can also target community mental health centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers across Florida, which tend to be more open to candidates completing their first year post-fellowship. Securing your Florida medical license and DEA registration before the search ends and demonstrating Baker Act familiarity gives you a clear edge over other new applicants.

Where can I find and apply to child psychiatrist jobs in Florida?

You can find and apply to child psychiatrist jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty and experience level and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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