Psychiatrist - Inpatient - Florida ED and Consults - M-F Some weekend Coverage
Date Posted: Apr 06, 2026
Status: Full time
Shift Details: N/A
Job Summary
Join Northeast Florida’s Most Preferred Health System
Baptist Health Jacksonville is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Psychiatrist to join our inpatient behavioral health team, supporting both Emergency Department and consult liaison services.
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a high-acuity, collaborative hospital setting with strong interdisciplinary support and a predictable weekday schedule.
What You Can Expect
Inpatient-focused role with ED and hospital consult coverage
Monday–Friday schedule with shared weekend rotation
Diverse and clinically engaging patient population
Collaborative environment with hospitalists, specialists, and behavioral health teams
Strong infrastructure and care coordination support
Epic EMR system
Competitive compensation + comprehensive benefits
Key Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric evaluations in the Emergency Department
Deliver consult liaison services across medical and surgical units
Diagnose and treat a wide range of acute psychiatric conditions
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory standards
Qualifications
MD or DO
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Active or eligible Florida medical license
DEA license required
Residents and Fellows encouraged to apply
Why Baptist Health?
Physician-led, professionally managed organization
Largest and most preferred health system in Northeast Florida
Integrated network of primary care and specialty providers
Mission-driven, nonprofit system focused on quality care
Here, you can practice at the top of your license while being fully supported.
About the Location – Jacksonville, Florida
Enjoy life in Jacksonville:
22 miles of beautiful coastline and outdoor lifestyle
Thriving downtown with arts, dining, and entertainment
No state income tax
Easy access to St. Augustine and surrounding coastal communities
About Baptist Health
Founded in 1955, Baptist Health is a mission-driven, locally governed nonprofit with 200+ points of care and six award-winning hospitals, including Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville.
Education Required
PhD
Education Preferred
Doctor of Medicine
Experience
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, , 32207
Location Overview
For more than 20 years, health care consumers have named Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville the "most preferred healthcare provider" in the region. As the central hub of the Baptist Health system, Baptist Jacksonville provides the highest level of medical and surgical care using the latest technologies, such as the robotic-assisted da Vinci™ Surgical System. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is Baptist Health's flagship tertiary-care hospital. Designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in patient care, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville has repeatedly been named among U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals.” The hospital has also been ranked as high performing in more than 10 specialties from neurology and neurosurgery to gynecology, diabetes, endocrinology,oncology and more. Baptist Health also has a new Stroke & Cerebrovascular Center, which is a regional epicenter for advanced treatment of strokes, aneurysms and other brain conditions. As one of 100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare in the U.S. by Modern Healthcare, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville is located close to sports, theater and music venues, museums, shopping and dining.About Baptist Health
Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to the annual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health ranks highest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.