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A typical day in an Optum Behavioral Health position may include conducting patient assessments, providing individual or group therapy, coordinating care with other healthcare professionals, and documenting cases in electronic health records. You'll often collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, nurses, and case managers to create and implement care plans. Depending on the specific position, you may also engage in crisis intervention, outreach, or utilization review. The work environment tends to be fast-paced with both in-person and virtual care components, offering opportunities to make a meaningful impact on patient well-being while also developing your clinical and professional skills.

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Infographic showing various Optum Behavioral Health job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $27,915 per year, or $13.4 per hour.

Psychiatrist - Part Time - Saint Augustine | Augustine, Florida

Genoa Telepsychiatry

Saint Augustine, FL • On-site

$214K - $382K/yr

Other

Retirement

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Part-Time Psychiatrist - MD or DO

Comprehensive Med Psych Systems (CMPS), part of the Optum family of businesses is seeking a Part-Time Psychiatrist - MD or DO to join our team in St. Augustine, FL. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live.

As a member of the Optum Behavioral Care Team, you'll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone.

Explore opportunities at Optum Behavioral Care. We're revolutionizing behavioral health care delivery for individuals, clinicians and the entire health care system. Together, we are bringing high-end medical service, compassionate care and industry leading solutions to our most vulnerable patient populations. Our holistic approach addresses the physical, mental and social needs of our patients wherever they may be - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join our team, it's your chance to improve the lives of millions while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Psychiatrist, you will treat a wide variety of mental health conditions that reflect the needs of our diverse patient population. You will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, treating, and prescribing medications for behavioral health and psychological disorders. This is an outpatient clinical environment where you will interact directly with patients.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide direct clinical services to patients
  • Conduct outpatient psychiatric evaluations and provide ongoing medication management
  • Collaborates as a member of multi-disciplinary integrated team for the development and delivery of treatment plans
  • Foster excellent provider-patient alliances and coordinate care with external providers
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic records (Athena) and clinical documentation, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

  • Clear and active License (MD/DO) in Florida
  • Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Psychiatry
  • Current Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration
  • Can commute to the location at least one day per week

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of Behavioral Health experience in an outpatient clinical setting
  • Experience working with computers for professional communication and medical documentation - Excel, Outlook, Athena RMS (or other EHRs)
  • Expertise in treating children, adolescents, and families

The salary range for this role is $214,000 to $382,000 annually based on full-time employment. Salary Range is defined as total cash compensation at target. The actual range and pay mix of base and bonus is variable based upon experience and metric achievement. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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