Child Psychiatrist (1425)

PsychiatryIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$107.37/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Hope and Recovery - Leesburg, FL 34748Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $107.37Job Shift: AnyJob Purpose: - The Psychiatrist position delivers psychiatric healthcare services to individuals in the inpatient and outpatient facilities and to determine the most appropriate level of care required. This position is responsible for the psychiatric evaluation, treatment, emergency intervention and psychopharmacological treatment of clients of LifeStream Behavioral Center.

Key Responsibilities

  • The ability to comply with the regulations requiring a workplace of dignity and respect and equal employment opportunity compliance. - The ability to work collaboratively with others and to accept constructive criticism from supervisors and managers. - Willingness to abide by the company’s published rules and regulations - To perform psychiatric evaluations on all clients admitted to the inpatient services, residential, and outpatient services. - To prescribe and monitor psychotropic medication for clients in inpatient, residential and outpatient services. - Provide emergency psychiatric consultations for the inpatient services, residential programs and outpatient services. The outpatient and residential evaluations will be referred to the hospital if needed. - Arrange for medical, dental and ophthalmological and pain management consultations if needed by clients in the inpatient services, residential and outpatient services. - Make all appropriate chart and record notations according to CARF, DCF, Hospital Licensure, Medicare and all other pertinent standards.

Qualifications

Required Education: - Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school. - Completion of a residency in Psychiatry. - Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Required Experience: - Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a Child Psychiatrist post-fellowship. - Proven track record of working effectively with children and adolescents in a clinical setting. - Experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents.

Required Skills and Abilities: - Strong understanding of child and adolescent development and psychopathology. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. - Ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans. - Proficiency in using electronic medical records and other healthcare technologies. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. - Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with the latest research and practices in child psychiatry. LifeStream

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Short Term Disability Pension Plan 403(b) Paid Time Off (Over 4 weeks your 1st year!) Flexible Work Schedules Tuition Reimbursement Program Free Telehealth Services HRSA Loan Forgiveness Program And More!

Important Notice As part of our hiring process and in compliance with Section 435.04, Florida Statutes, certain positions require a Level 2 background screening. Employment offers are contingent upon meeting applicable requirements.

For more details on Level 2 background screening requirements, please visit: Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse LifeStream is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on age, citizenship, color, covered veteran status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and emergency interventions for children and adolescents in inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings. Responsibilities include prescribing psychotropic medications and coordinating multidisciplinary care to determine the appropriate level of care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree with a residency in Psychiatry and a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. A minimum of 2 years of post-fellowship experience as a Child Psychiatrist is required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningInterpersonal CommunicationEmergency Psychiatric Consultation

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 64% 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)), so the posted ~$223k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $216k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$223k midpoint, that is roughly $9k–$16k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution33 jobs · 17 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
67%
CME allowance
50%
Loan repayment
10% this job
Visa sponsorship
10%

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,872 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Leesburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$293k
Typical market rent
$1,744/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lifestream Behavioral Center

Mental Health Care
Leesburg, Florida
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability
Pension Plan
403(b)
Paid Time Off (Over 4 weeks your 1st year!)
Flexible Work Schedules