EXPANDING MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES throughout FLORIDA
NEWLY ENHANCED COMPENSATION FOR 2024
Centurion of Florida is proud to be the provider of mental health services to the Florida Department of Corrections. We are seeking a full-time Board Certified Psychiatrist to join our team at Lake Correctional Institution located in Clermont, Florida 25 miles west of Orlando. Practice in a large male correctional institution providing inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services, as well as, training and mentoring PGY3 psychiatric residents.
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 multidisciplinary team in providing mental health services to patients with psychiatric disorders or other mental health issues.
Job Qualifications:
- Documentation of education as MD or DO and completion of accredited residency program required
- Current license to practice medicine in Florida required
- Board Certification for certification in Psychiatry required
- 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 an clinical setting
- Experience in correctional mental health care or locked unit preferred
Available Shift
- Monday-Friday
- Day Shift
- All full-time Psychiatrists participate in rotational on-call approximately every 6 to 8 weeks. The on-call lasts for 7 days / 24 hours per day and is compensated above and beyond the guaranteed annual salary.
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
Advantages of Working in Correctional Healthcare
- Ability to spend time with your patients. No more cancellations or no shows
- Salary is consistent and is not based on patient volume
- Freedom from complex, restrictive managed care policies and reimbursement hassles
- Time to initiate change, track progress and conduct better follow-up
- Ability to work with a clinically rich and diverse patient population
- Providers are not required to sign employment contracts or non-compete agreements
Centurion Health contracts with state and local governments nationwide to provide comprehensive healthcare services to correctional facilities, state hospitals, and other community settings. Our dedication to making a difference and our passionate team of the best and the brightest healthcare employees has made us one of the leaders of the correctional health industry. Whether you are driven by purpose and impact or on a journey of professional growth, our opportunities can offer both.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity contact Holley Schwieterman: or use this link to view my calendar and schedule a call with me: