Psychiatrist - Outpatient - Geriatrics - Hybrid

American Academy of Family Physicians; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL seeks a board-certified or eligible Geriatric Psychiatrist to provide outpatient psychiatric care for older adults. The role emphasizes longitudinal, patient-centered treatment and collaboration with primary care and specialists within a large health system.

The position offers a hybrid work model with work-from-home options and a balanced schedule designed to support physician well-being. Florida licensure and DEA are required.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required; Florida license and DEA registration.
• Preference for geriatric fellowship/training.
• Experience in outpatient geriatric psychiatry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for geriatric patients.
• Maintain documentation and regulatory compliance with patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with primary care physicians and specialists to deliver integrated care.

Skills

Geriatric psychiatry

Outpatient care

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

PhD (preferred)

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a board‑certified or board‑eligible Geriatric Psychiatrist with a preference for outpatient experience to join our growing behavioral health team. This role is ideal for a clinician who thrives in an ambulatory setting and is passionate about delivering specialized, longitudinal care to older adults.

What You’ll Do

Provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for geriatric patients, with a focus on conditions such as late‑life depression, anxiety, cognitive disorders, and behavioral disturbances. You will maintain high standards of documentation, regulatory compliance, and patient‑centered care.

Collaborative Practice

You will work closely with primary care physicians and specialists across Baptist Health’s broad network to deliver integrated, whole‑person care for our older adult population. You will also contribute to medical education alongside second‑year psychiatry residents from the University of Florida.

Schedule & Flexibility

• Outpatient only – no call, no weekends, no overnight responsibilities
• Hybrid model with work‑from‑home options available
• Sustainable, balanced schedule designed to support physician well‑being

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits program that includes CME allowance, malpractice coverage, health and retirement benefits, and more.

Training

• Residents and/or Fellows are accepted.
• Preference for geriatric trained psychiatrists, although not a hard and fast rule and everyone will be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis.
• MD or DO.
• Active or eligible Florida medical license.
• DEA license required.

Primary Location

Downtown – Main Building

Why Baptist Health?

• Physician‑led, professionally managed environment
• Largest and most preferred health system in Northeast Florida
• Integrated network of primary care and specialty providers
• Strong infrastructure that allows you to focus on patient care – not administrative burden

About the Location – Jacksonville, Florida

Enjoy life in sunny Jacksonville:
22 miles of beautiful beaches and year‑round outdoor living
Vibrant arts, dining, and cultural scene
No state income tax
Convenient access to St. Augustine and other Florida destinations

About Baptist Health

Founded in 1955, Baptist Health is a locally governed, mission‑driven nonprofit with 200+ points of care and six award‑winning hospitals, including Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville. Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as "most preferred" for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville’s only locally governed, faith‑based, not‑for‑profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children’s Hospital.

Education Required

Doctor of Medicine

Education Preferred

PhD

License and Certification

• Licensed Physician – Board of Medicine
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License – DOJ
• Driver’s License – DMV

Location

Baptist Behavioral Health
800 Prudential Dr
Jacksonville, Florida, 32207