Psychiatrist - Outpatient Child & Adolescent

Discover the limitless beauty of the Sunshine State! Join Lakeland Regional Health's collaborative and multidisciplinary Behavioral Health team as an Outpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist and contribute to our tradition of providing expert, patient-centered care in beautiful Lakeland, Florida! Lakeland Regional Health (LRH) has the 8 th largest hospital in the state of Florida. Its 17 medical sites host 40 medical specialties and 8 ACGME-accredited Nova Southeastern University affiliated residency training programs (including psychiatry). We also have a robust research department that is actively involved in numerous mental health studies. At Lakeland Regional Health, our tradition of fostering an environment of collaboration, teamwork, and respect has been recognized by the Forbes 2022 Best in State Employer Award.

Highlights include:

• Harrell Family Center for Behavioral Wellness opened in 2022 with 96 beds and a full continuum of outpatient services
• Outpatient and Inpatient Opportunities
• A diverse behavioral health team inclusive of 20 psychiatrists (8 CAP boarded)
• Flexible schedules
• Strategic Initiative Focused on Behavioral Health
• Interventional Psychiatry (including ECT and TMS)
• Nova faculty appointment and teaching opportunities for interested psychiatrists
• Guaranteed Salary + Opportunity for Production incentives!
• No State Income Tax

LRH offers comprehensive benefits, including 403B, Medical Insurance, Paid Time Off, CME Allowance, CME Days, and Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage.

As an Outpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist at Lakeland Regional Health, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert care to our youngest patients and their families. Join a thriving multidisciplinary outpatient team that includes psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychologists, therapists, and physician residents, all committed to delivering exceptional, integrated care.

Our outpatient behavioral health services offer robust programs, including TMS therapy, Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and integrated behavioral health embedded in our primary care settings. You'll collaborate closely with professionals across disciplines to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care that addresses children and adolescents' unique mental health needs.

As part of our mission to foster education and professional growth, this role includes a faculty appointment in our Psychiatry Residency Program, providing you the opportunity to mentor and teach future psychiatrists within our ACGME-accredited training program. You will have access to cutting-edge resources and the ability to shape the future of behavioral health care in our community.

COMMUNITY: Lakeland is a vibrant community conveniently located between Tampa and Orlando and was ranked #1 in Business Insider's "Top 10 Cities to Buy a House". Explore the diverse exhibitions at the Polk Museum of Art and stroll around any one of our breathtaking lakeside trails, parks, and nature preserves. With just a short drive, you can enjoy Clearwater Beach, named the "#1 Beach in America" by Trip Advisor, or have a blast at any one of Florida's world-renowned theme parks and attractions. There are over 150 schools in Polk County, including over 40 private school options, 6 Florida Arts schools, and nationally recognized workforce academies. Visit the LAL Today website to learn more about all that Lakeland has to offer.

ABOUT US: For over 100 years, not-for-profit Lakeland Regional Health has provided exceptional inpatient and outpatient healthcare in over 40 specialties. LRH has achieved multiple workplace awards from highly reputable names, including Aetna, Forbes, and the Florida Hospital Association. LRH is an 900-bed academic state-of-the-art teaching facility and operates as a Level II Trauma Center, a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, the Bannasch Institute for Advanced Rehabilitation Medicine, and is home to one of the nation's busiest single-site Emergency Departments. We continue to grow, as seen in our Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children and Harrell Family Center for Behavioral Wellness.

LRH is proud to collaborate with Nemours Children's Health System. Visit our website to learn more about our incredible culture and how we place people at the center of all we do.

Qualifications: Must be board certified/board eligible through ABMS or AOA. Must have a current Florida medical license or the ability to obtain one.

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