Inpatient Psychiatrist
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Job Description
- Job Location: FL, Florida City - Dade Correctional Institution - FLORIDA CITY, FL
- Position Type: Full-Time
- Education Level: Doctoral Degree
- Salary Range: Undisclosed
- Travel Percentage: None
- Job Shift: Day
- Job Category: Psychiatrist & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FIRST TIME AVAILABLE in over 4 years - Apply TODAY!
We are seeking a full-time Inpatient Psychiatrist working 30 hours per week to join our team at Dade Correctional Institution located in Homestead, Florida. Lead inpatient psychiatric services in a provider friendly environment where clinical care is prioritized.
This is a male correctional institution utilizing some of the most innovative programming to assist those with serious mental illness. Work with a cohesive and talented multidisciplinary team that have been providing services for over 6 to 10 years. NHSC Loan Repayment is available for qualified full-time candidates!
The Psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients, works under the supervision of the Psychiatric Medical Director, and provides clinical leadership for a multi-disciplinary team in providing behavioral health services to patients with psychiatric disorders or other mental health issues.
Qualifications
Documentation of education as MD or DO and completion of accredited US residency program required Current license to practice psychiatry in Florida required Board Certification or Eligibility (must complete boards within 2 years) in Psychiatry Must have an active Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate Must maintain current tuberculosis documentation and active CPR certification Must be able to pass background investigation and obtain agency security clearance where applicable Minimum of two (2) years of experience practicing as psychiatrist in a clinical setting preferred Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience in a clinical setting Experience in correctional mental health care or locked unit preferred Available Shift Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday – 10-hour shifts Day Shift NO weekends, NO evening, NO holiday!
On call services are currently voluntary. If participating, rotational on call is approximately every 6 to 8 weeks. On call lasts for 7 days / 24 hours per day and is compensated above and beyond the guaranteed compensation.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including: Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance 401(k) with company match Company paid malpractice insurance Generous paid time off Paid holidays Flexible Spending Account Continuing Education benefits Much more...
Key Responsibilities
The psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients within a correctional facility. They also provide clinical leadership for a multidisciplinary team to deliver behavioral health services.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, have completed an accredited US residency program, and possess a current Florida medical license. Additionally, they must maintain active DEA registration and CPR certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 54% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatry | ranked against 1,810 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $324k (middle half $275k–$365k)95 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Florida | 73 active | 1,810 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 58% remote · 54% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Florida physician listings (all specialties): 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #27 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,295 in the last 30 days | 868 the 30 days before (+49%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | −2.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Inpatient Psychiatrist at Centurion Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,810 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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