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FORT WALTON BEACH, Ft Walton Bch, FL, US, FL, United States

Psychiatrist

PsychiatryFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Psychiatrist

Description

We are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Psychiatrist to join our growing behavioral health team. The Psychiatrist will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, and collaboration with primary care and behavioral health professionals. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while providing high-quality, patient-centered mental health care.

Requirements

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
  • Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
  • Active or eligible Florida medical license
  • DEA registration (or eligibility)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatrist will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and manage patient medications. They will also develop treatment plans and collaborate with primary care and behavioral health professionals.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Evidence-based practiceInterpersonal skills

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 52% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

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).

How many Psychiatry jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry median $317k (middle half $265k–$363k)115 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Florida85 active1,881 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% remote · 52% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Psychiatry pay trend+8.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Confidential Employer#10 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 18 employers
7
<$350k
5
$350k-400k
4
$400k-450k
3
$450k-500k
5
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
79%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
53%
Loan repayment
16%
Relocation assistance
16%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Clinical Psychiatrist - Adult

LifeStance Health · Des Moines, Iowa

$320k-$500k
#2

Clinical Psychiatrist - Child/Adolescent

LifeStance Health · Des Moines, Iowa

$320k-$500k
#3

Outpatient Psychiatrist

$500k
#4

Interventional Psychiatrist

$500k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,837 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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