PSYCHIATRIST

Responsibilities

Gulfport Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility) :

Gulfport Behavioral Health System, is a 92-bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services.

For more information, please visit us at www.gulfportbehavioral.com /

Position Summary :

The Psychiatrist is responsible for overseeing the quality of care delivered to their patients, assessing clinical appropriateness for admission, performing psychiatric assessments, implementing therapeutic care & directing the treatment team in continuing care efforts. Completes necessary documentation to ensure accurate reimbursement for service provided and, if applicable, to address patients hospitalized under civil commitment statutes. Provides psychiatric consultations as requested and complies with all Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and facilities policies.

Essential Job Duties :

• Completes necessary documentation to ensure accurate reimbursement for services provided and if applicable, necessary to address patients hospitalized under civil commitment statutes.
• Provides psychiatric consultation when requested.
• Complies with all Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and facility policies.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS :

Education : Graduation from an accredited School of Medicine with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine supplemented by the completion of psychiatric residency training. Board certification or eligibility for Board Certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry or Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Psychiatry.

Experience : Professional experience of one (1) year experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.

Licensure : Current license by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure

Knowledge of : General medicine and psychiatry; current developments in the field of psychiatry; hospital and clinic organization, management, and procedures.

Ability to : skillfully diagnose and treat severely and persistently mentally ill patients; analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action; prepare records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; maintain objectivity

WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT GULFPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND UHS?

An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS :

For more information, contact : Cynthia Render-Leach, Human Resources Director at or .

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. UHS was again recognized as one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune; listed in Forbes ranking of America's Largest Public Companies. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points,

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