Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Flexible Part-Time or Full-Time Inpatient | St. Augustine, FL (BB)
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Job description
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Inpatient | Flexible Schedule
Location: St. Augustine, Florida
Specialty: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Practice Setting: Inpatient Psychiatry
Schedule: Part-Time Mornings or Full-Time
Patient Population: Adolescents
Opportunity Overview
An exciting opportunity is available for a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to help launch a new adolescent inpatient psychiatric program in St. Augustine, Florida.
This developing program is designed to provide focused, individualized psychiatric care for adolescents in a collaborative treatment environment. With a gradual census ramp and an anticipated census of approximately eight patients by year-end, this opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a new program without immediately managing a high-volume inpatient service.
The position offers flexibility, with either part-time morning coverage or a full-time schedule available based on physician preference and program needs.
Job Responsibilities
Develop individualized treatment plans and manage psychiatric medications.
Collaborate with nursing, therapy, case management, and facility leadership.
Participate in admissions, discharge planning, clinical documentation, and treatment reviews.
Monitor patient progress and support clinical stabilization and safe transitions of care.
Provide clinical guidance to support quality adolescent psychiatric services.
Contribute to the development and growth of the new inpatient program.
Maintain high standards of patient safety, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry experience required.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry preferred.
Florida medical license preferred; candidates willing and able to obtain Florida licensure may be considered.
Adolescent inpatient psychiatry experience strongly preferred.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Ability to work effectively within a developing behavioral health program.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Help establish a new adolescent inpatient psychiatric program.
Treat an adolescent-only inpatient population.
Join during the early stages of program development.
Benefit from a gradual census ramp, with approximately eight patients anticipated by year-end.
Choose between part-time morning coverage and a full-time schedule.
Receive annualized compensation for full-time employment, with part-time compensation prorated to the agreed schedule.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team focused on patient-centered psychiatric care.
Interested in shaping a new adolescent psychiatric program? Apply today to learn more about this opportunity in St. Augustine, FL