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Psychiatrist (On-site) Part Time
Company : wellpath
Location : Gainesville, FL, 32609
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
You Matter
• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training
Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
How you make a difference
The Psychiatrist provides a full spectrum of mental health care to inmates, including evaluation, treatment, and medication management. They coordinate care with onsite medical staff and ensure compliance with documentation and clinical protocols. The role includes overseeing psychiatric nurses, supporting transfers, and assisting with civil commitments when necessary. Psychiatrists also participate in medical review committees and deliver consultations to facility staff. Services must be provided in alignment with correctional regulations and professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and medication management for inmate patients
Maintain medical documentation and consent forms in alignment with protocols
Oversee and collaborate with mental health staff, including nurses and care teams
Participate in care coordination, emergency transfers, and review committees
Ensure compliance with facility regulations and maintain HIPAA standards
Qualifications & Requirements
EDUCATION
Doctorate in psychiatry
EXPERIENCE
Training and experience providing psychiatric services to an adult population
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Physician who is licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment
Board-certified or board-eligible in psychiatry
CPR Certified
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
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Frequently asked questions
Part-time psychiatrists in Gainesville's correctional settings often manage focused patient loads, balancing direct inmate mental health care with flexible schedules. This role demands adherence to facility protocols while offering autonomy, contrasting with full-time positions that may have broader administrative duties and continuous patient monitoring.
Wellpath's part-time psychiatrists gain access to ongoing professional development, clinical training, and collaborative care models. This environment promotes specialization in correctional psychiatry and leadership in mental health initiatives, enhancing career trajectories despite the part-time nature of the role.
A Florida medical license and board certification or eligibility in psychiatry are mandatory. Additionally, CPR certification is required. These credentials ensure compliance with state laws and facility regulations, critical for providing safe, effective psychiatric care within correctional settings.
Psychiatrists must navigate limited resources, complex mental health conditions, and institutional constraints while ensuring compassionate care. Addressing stigma and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams within correctional protocols requires adaptability and cultural sensitivity.
Wellpath promotes a people-first culture emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Part-time psychiatrists benefit from supportive teams, autonomy in clinical decisions, and a commitment to mental health wellness, which fosters professional satisfaction even within fractional schedules.
Wellpath’s mission centers on compassionate care for vulnerable populations. Part-time psychiatrists engage in non-judgmental evaluations, medication management, and collaborative treatment planning, embodying the organization's values to impact inmate mental health positively.
Part-time psychiatrists in Gainesville typically earn between $90 to $130 per hour, reflecting regional demand and correctional healthcare complexity. This aligns with national benchmarks for part-time psychiatric roles within specialized institutional environments.
Gainesville sees a significant need for psychiatric services within its correctional population due to rising mental health diagnoses and substance use disorders. Wellpath addresses this by recruiting part-time psychiatrists to meet increasing clinical demands efficiently.
Gainesville's moderate traffic and accessible public transport make commuting manageable for part-time staff. Flexible schedules help psychiatrists avoid peak hours, supporting work-life balance crucial for mental health professionals.
This role uniquely combines correctional psychiatry's rigor with Wellpath's comprehensive benefits and mission-driven culture. It offers specialized inpatient care, ongoing training, and autonomy uncommon in other part-time mental health positions across the state.