Psychiatrist - Outpatient - Geriatrics - Hybrid

Date Posted: Apr 06, 2026

Status: Full time

Shift Details: N/A

Job Summary

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 MedicineBoard of Medicine
  • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License - DOJDOJ
  • Driver's License - DMVDMV

Location

Baptist Behavioral Health
800 Prudential Dr
Jacksonville, , 32207


Why Baptist Health?

There's no better place to practice your passion than here on Florida's First Coast.

Reputation

Physicians and providers choose Baptist Health because of our outstanding reputation for quality, safety, and excellence in patient care. Our modern facilities and offices provide a supportive and advanced environment where you can succeed in delivering top-notch care to our patients.

Local Governance

Baptist Health stands out from the rest in Northeast Florida as the only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health care system. This unique distinction ensures that money stays in the region and is reinvested into our health care services, hospitals, cutting-edge technology, skilled staff and community programs, all with the aim of improving the health and wellness of our community.

Belonging

Baptist Health is committed to fostering belonging and respect, where differences and new ideas make us stronger and all people feel valued. One way we do this is by bringing together those who share common interests or life experiences through 10+ Employee Resource Groups.

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