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Position Title: Staff Psychiatrist

Location: Gainesville, FL & Lake City, FL

Rate Of Pay: Competitive |Depending on experience, education and or qualification

Why Choose Meridian?

For over 50 years, Meridian Healthcare has been a trusted provider of compassionate care for individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges. With service centers across 13 counties in North Central Florida, we are committed to transforming lives and communities from the inside out.

We live by our core values: Hope, Empathy, Accountability, Resilience, and Teamwork (H.E.A.R.T.). If these resonate with you, we invite you to become part of our dedicated and mission-driven team.

About the Role

As a Staff Psychiatrist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the operational excellence and strategic direction of Meridian. You will:

• Provides timely and appropriate psychiatric, substance abuse and/or medical evaluation for patients to determine treatment needs.

• Provides medication management and ongoing care consistent with current practice standards.

• Provides concurrent documentation in the EMR, <=2 days, in an accurate manner which is consistent with Center procedure and applicable standards.

• Performs to the standards set by the department; minimum of 1350 worked units annually; 112.50 worked units monthly.

• Provides services using telehealth applications to provide remote health care when appropriate.

• Provide consultation and training to fellows, residents, students, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinical staff, as needed.

Who are we looking for?

• An M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school, with completion of a 4-year psychiatric residence in an approved program.

• Must be Board Certified in Psychiatry or Board Eligible and possess a license to practice medicine in the State of Florida.

• Must have knowledge of community mental health programs, services and practices and practical experience in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of psychiatric illnesses.

• Must have the ability to effectively document and review services within an electronic medical record.

What You'll Love About Working at Meridian

• Vibrant Culture: Friendly, flexible, and engaging work environment with regular celebrations and wellness events.

• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO for vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health insurance options, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, and more.

• Wellness & Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness incentives, and mental health resources.

• Retirement & Compensation: Competitive salary and a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% company match after 7 years.

• Growth Opportunities: Tuition reimbursement, career advancement pathways, and eligibility for public service loan forgiveness.

• Perks: Discounts on cell phone plans, travel reimbursement, LegalShield, pet insurance, and more.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today and help us bring hope and healing to our communities.

For information on Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and screening requirements, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

Meridian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.