Psychiatrist- Inpatient

Acadia Healthcare; Ocklawaha (FL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to join its clinical team in Ocklawaha, Florida. This role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management in a residential treatment center.

The ideal candidate will have experience in treating behavioral health disorders, a collaborative approach, and a strong commitment to patient care. The position offers a competitive compensation package and flexible scheduling, fostering a balanced work-life experience.

Qualifications

• Board certification in psychiatry required.
• Active, unrestricted medical license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Current DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
• Provide medication management for residential patients.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans.

Skills

Experience treating patients with behavioral health and co-occurring disorders

Medication management

Collaborative teamwork

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Board Certified in Psychiatry

Tools

BestNotes electronic medical records

Job description

Overview

The Refuge, A Healing Place, is a premier residential treatment center dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for adults facing mental health challenges, trauma, substance use disorders, eating disorders, and co-occurring conditions. Our multidisciplinary team is committed to helping patients achieve lasting healing and recovery in a supportive, therapeutic environment.

We are seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to join our clinical team. This is an excellent opportunity to provide meaningful psychiatric care in a residential setting while collaborating with experienced behavioral health professionals.

Compensation

• 1099 Independent Contractor (Preferred)
• Competitive compensation (based on experience)
• Call Pay: $100 per day
• No sign-on bonus or relocation assistance

Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Flexible scheduling
• Approximately 8 patients per day
• Average caseload of 20 patients
• Call: 2 days per week

Why Join Us?

Join a collaborative team focused on delivering exceptional psychiatric care to adults receiving residential treatment for trauma, substance use disorders, eating disorders, and other complex behavioral health conditions. This role offers an excellent work‑life balance with flexible scheduling, a manageable patient load, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients during their recovery journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations.
• Provide medication management for residential patients.
• Perform weekly psychiatric follow‑up visits.
• Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and Advanced Practice Providers to coordinate patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using BestNotes electronic medical records.
• Participate in on‑call coverage two days per week.

Facility Information

• Residential Behavioral Health Facility
• Specialty programs include:
  • Trauma
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
• 109 licensed beds
• Average daily census: 70 patients
• Average length of stay: 45–60 days
• Clinical team includes 3 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs)

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified in Psychiatry
• Active, unrestricted medical license (or ability to obtain licensure)
• Current DEA registration
• Experience treating patients with behavioral health and co‑occurring disorders preferred
• One or more years’ post graduate degree practice preferred
• Licensed in the state in which the facility(s) operate.

Licenses/Certifications

• Board certification in psychiatry
• Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working.

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