Inpatient Psychiatrist - Coastal Florida - Monday–Friday
Date Posted: Sep 03, 2026
Status: Full time
Shift Details: Day (United States of America)
Job Summary
Baptist Behavioral Health is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Psychiatrist to join our inpatient behavioral health team in Jacksonville, Florida. As part of one of Northeast Florida's most comprehensive behavioral health programs, this opportunity offers a balanced inpatient practice, collaborative multidisciplinary support, teaching involvement, and an exceptional quality of life. Physicians will primarily work a Monday-Friday schedule while participating in a shared weeknight call rotation and may have opportunities to support other behavioral health service lines during scheduled shifts.
What You Can Expect
- Monday-Friday inpatient psychiatry schedule
- Participation in regular weeknight call coverage
- Opportunity to support additional behavioral health service lines during scheduled shifts
- Reasonable and sustainable clinical workload
- Established multidisciplinary team and strong clinical support
- Epic EHR system
- Teaching opportunities with medical students and residents
- Collaborative physician-led environment
Academic and Teaching Opportunities
- Teaching facility with active involvement in medical education
- Mayo Clinic medical students rotate through the service in two-week inpatient psychiatry rotations
- Opportunity to teach and collaborate with University of Florida Psychiatry residents
- Participate in the development of future physicians while maintaining a rewarding clinical practice
What You Will Need
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical license
- Commitment to high-quality patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Interest in teaching and academic engagement preferred
- Residents and/or Fellows are accepted.
Baptist Behavioral Health provides a full range of outpatient, day stay and inpatient mental health services for adults, adolescents and teens. Our providers deliver personalized care to help patients navigate life's challenges, substance abuse disorders and psychiatric conditions. Through an integrated approach to behavioral health, physicians work alongside experienced clinicians and support teams dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
For more than 20 years, healthcare consumers have named Baptist Health the “most preferred healthcare provider” in the region. As the central hub of the Baptist Health of Northeast Florida health system, the Baptist Jacksonville campus is home to a 24/7 Emergency Center, a comprehensive stroke center, Baptist Heart Hospital including Baptist Heart Rhythm Center, Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Neurological Institute, Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute and the AgeWell Center for Senior Health. We serve families at every stage of life with the highest level of medical and surgical care using the latest technologies.
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 Jacksonville (Downtown)
800 Prudential Dr
Jacksonville, Florida, 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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