Tele-psychiatry or Onsite | Inpatient Child/Adolescent Position | W-2 or Fee for Service | Gulfport, MS

Position Overview

Gulfport Behavioral Health System is a specialty hospital providing a full range of treatment options for children, adolescents, and adults. The role involves conducting admission evaluations, developing treatment plans, and providing ongoing treatment follow-up for child and adolescent patients. Responsibilities also include participating in daily treatment team meetings, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, completing required patient documentation, and supervising an NP on the unit.

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.
• Supervise an NP on the unit.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Licensure in Mississippi with a medical license and DEA in good standing or eligibility to obtain it.
• Experience must be comfortable treating child-adult populations, with a primary daily caseload of child and adolescent ages, and occasional adult cases.
• Leadership participation in meetings when requested by the CEO.

Compensation and Benefits

For W-2 employees, the position offers a competitive base salary plus benefits, paid time off (PTO), a sign-on bonus, and other perks. For fee for service positions, competitive rates are offered without benefits, with extra call options and a productivity bonus plan available.

About the Community and UHS

Gulfport Behavioral Health is located in Gulfport, MS, a growing community known for its beaches and diverse offerings. The area includes educational systems, cultural activities, medical services, and a stable business environment. Joining UHS provides stability, consistent patient volume, and working with a trusted industry leader.

Contact Information

For more information, please contact Victoria Miller, In-house Physician Recruiter at Victoria.Miller@uhsinc.com or (440) 361-1078.