Gulfport Behavioral Health System·Gulfport, Mississippi
Conduct admission evaluations and develop treatment plans for a primary caseload of child and adolescent patients. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and provide supervision for the Nurse Practitioner on the unit.
W-2 or Fee for Service options, full-time Psychiatrist Location: Gulfport, MS (Tele-psychiatry or on-site) Gulfport Behavioral Health System is a specialty hospital located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for more than 33 years. Gulfport Behavioral provides a full range of treatment options, including outpatient therapy, day treatment and inpatient services for children as young as 4 years of age, adolescents, and adults. We are dedicated to helping patients develop the skills necessary to live a life of long-term recovery and health. Position Overview: Role: Full-time Inpatient psychiatrist, Outpatient potential if interested Patient Population: Child/Adolescent primary, adults as needed Schedule: Monday-Friday Caseload: 15-20 daily caseload with NP assist on the unit Weekend/weekday Coverage: Full time W-2, one weekend a month is expected as part of the base salary. If fee for service, weekend call participation is preferred but not required. Employment Type: W-2 with benefits or Fee for Service with no benefits, full-time hours Additional earnings potential: Extra call options and Productivity Bonus Plan. Key Responsibilities: Conduct admission evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing treatment follow-up for child and adolescent patients. Participate in daily treatment team meetings. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care. Complete required patient documentation and notes in accordance with facility guidelines. Supervision of NP on unit Compensation and Benefits: W-2 - Competitive base salary plus benefits, PTO, sign-on bonus, and more Competitive fee for service rates for 1099.
Education: Board Certification in General Psychiatry or BC in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry a plus.
Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency and Child/Adolescent fellowship program preferred.
Mississippi medical license and DEA in good standing or eligibility to obtain it.
Must be comfortable treating child-adult populations. Primary daily caseload will be child and adolescent ages. Will see adults as needed.
Participation in meetings when requested by CEO. Supervision of NP on unit.
About the community and
UHS: Gulfport Behavioral Health is in Gulfport, MS, a growing community known for its long white sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulfport/Biloxi area offers many diverse educational systems, cultural, and sporting activities, respected medical services, and a stable business economy. Psychiatrists who join UHS benefit from the strength of a Fortune 500 healthcare organization with a nationwide network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and outpatient programs. This scale provides unmatched stability, consistent patient volume, and the reassurance of working with a trusted industry leader.
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More information, please contact: Victoria Miller | In-house Physician Recruiter | Victoria.Miller@uhsinc.com | Cell (440) 361-1078 Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | 367 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 | www.uhsinc.com. Physician Career Opportunities
Requires a Mississippi medical license, DEA registration, and completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency. Board Certification in General or Child/Adolescent Psychiatry is preferred.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Mississippi often look for licensed master’s-level clinicians, and postings commonly emphasize prior social work experience plus background screening. These roles can be competitive because licensure, clinical experience, and readiness to work with diverse patient needs all matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of relevant social work experience before applying.
