Psychiatrist Jobs in Florida
Psychiatrist jobs in Florida are among the most active in the country, with consistent demand across public health systems, private behavioral health groups, correctional health, and telehealth platforms at every level from newly licensed to medical director. Miami, Tampa, and Orlando anchor the largest share of openings, where employers like BayCare Health System, UF Health, and the Florida Department of Children and Families maintain substantial psychiatric workforces. Child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and forensic psychiatry are the most sought-after specializations across the state right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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A growing, established multidisciplinary behavioral health practice in South Florida is seeking a compassionate, experienced, and collaborative Psychiatrist to join our clinical team.
Our practice provides comprehensive mental health services to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Our multidisciplinary team includes licensed clinicians, registered interns, qualified supervisors, and psychiatric providers working collaboratively to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Position Overview
The Psychiatrist will provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric care while collaborating with clinical and administrative teams to support continuity of care.
This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist seeking to join an established outpatient mental health practice with a strong internal referral network, administrative support, and opportunities for flexible scheduling.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
- Provide medication management and ongoing psychiatric follow-up appointments
- Develop individualized treatment recommendations based on clinical needs
- Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, and treatment progress
- Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation
- Collaborate with therapists and other members of the treatment team when clinically appropriate
- Coordinate care with referring providers as appropriate
- Provide appropriate referrals when a client requires a higher level of care or services outside the scope of the practice
- Follow applicable professional, ethical, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements
- Maintain appropriate standards for patient safety, clinical quality, and continuity of care
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Program
- Active and unrestricted Florida medical license
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Active DEA registration and ability to prescribe medications in accordance with applicable laws and regulations
- Professional liability/malpractice coverage as required
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills
- Comfortable working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary behavioral health practice
- Experience in outpatient psychiatry preferred
What We Offer
- Established and growing South Florida behavioral health practice
- Multiple office locations throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties
- Consistent internal referral opportunities from an established clinical team
- Administrative and scheduling support
- Billing and insurance coordination
- Credentialing support
- Collaborative multidisciplinary environment
- Flexible scheduling
- Opportunity to build and maintain an outpatient psychiatric caseload
- In-person and telehealth opportunities, as clinically appropriate and permitted by applicable regulations
- Supportive practice environment that allows providers to focus on quality patient care
Schedule
Flexible schedule based on provider availability and practice needs.
Part-time candidates may be considered.
About the Practice
We are an established and growing South Florida behavioral health practice committed to providing accessible, compassionate, and high-quality mental health services.
Our goal is to create an environment where providers can focus on delivering excellent patient care while receiving the clinical, administrative, scheduling, billing, and operational support necessary to maintain a successful outpatient practice.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with a current CV or résumé.
We are an equal opportunity organization and consider qualified applicants without regard to characteristics protected under applicable federal, state, and local law.
Pay: $100,963.34 - $450,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Miami, FL 33129
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Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in psychiatrist jobs across Florida.
- Active Florida medical license issued by the Florida Board of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine
- Completion of an accredited psychiatry residency program with board certification or eligibility
- DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances in Florida
- Experience with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Familiarity with Florida Baker Act procedures and involuntary examination protocols
- Strong diagnostic skills across mood disorders, psychosis, and co-occurring substance use conditions
Psychiatrist Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a psychiatrist in Florida?
To become a psychiatrist in Florida, you must earn a medical degree, complete an accredited four-year psychiatry residency, and obtain a Florida medical license through the Florida Board of Medicine or the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine. The licensing process requires passing the USMLE or COMLEX series and a background check. Board certification through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology strengthens your standing with most Florida employers, particularly health systems and community mental health centers.
How much do psychiatrists make in Florida?
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 psychiatrists in Florida?
Employers hiring psychiatrists in Florida right now include LifeStance Health, BayCare Health System, and Optum, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Florida's mix of large public health systems, private behavioral health networks, and county-contracted community mental health centers means consistent openings across both urban and underserved rural areas throughout the state.
Which Florida cities have the most psychiatrist jobs?
Jacksonville, Florida, and Orlando consistently post the most psychiatrist openings in Florida. Miami and Tampa draw the volume through large hospital systems and densely populated metro areas with high service demand, while Orlando's growth as a regional healthcare hub has added significant capacity in outpatient and inpatient behavioral health settings across the greater Central Florida region.
Are there remote psychiatrist jobs in Florida?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields. About 75% of psychiatrist openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, driven largely by telehealth platforms that expanded significantly after regulatory changes made audio-video prescribing more widely permissible. Outpatient medication management and follow-up care are the most commonly remote components, while inpatient, forensic, and crisis stabilization roles remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a psychiatrist in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing your psychiatry residency at a Florida-affiliated program, such as those run through UF Health, University of Miami Health System, or USF Health, and converting directly into a staff position at the same institution. Florida's community mental health centers and county-contracted providers, including Henderson Behavioral Health and Centerstone Florida, regularly bring on newly licensed psychiatrists for outpatient and crisis roles. Holding a Florida medical license and active DEA registration at the time of application gives you a clear competitive edge over out-of-state candidates still awaiting licensure.
Where can I find and apply to psychiatrist jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to psychiatrist jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings from health systems, behavioral health groups, and public sector employers across the state. Find the roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly through the listings.
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