Universal Health Services
Responsibilities
Gulfport Behavioral Health System, a 92‑bed psychiatric hospital, offers child, adolescent, adult and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services. The Psychiatrist is responsible for overseeing the quality of care delivered to patients, assessing clinical appropriateness for admission, performing psychiatric assessments, implementing therapeutic care and directing the treatment team in continuing care efforts. The role completes necessary documentation to ensure accurate reimbursement for service provided and, if applicable, addresses patients hospitalized under civil commitment statutes. The psychiatrist provides psychiatric consultations as requested and complies with all Medical Staff Bylaws, Medical Staff Rules and Regulations, and facility policies.
Essential Duties:
Completes necessary documentation to ensure accurate reimbursement for services provided and, if applicable, addresses 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 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:
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. Opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. Robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.
Position Highlights
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
Generous compensation and bonus opportunities
Low cost of living in a friendly coastal community
Malpractice coverage and more
Contact For more information, contact Cynthia Render‑Leach, Human Resources Director at 228‑236‑2129 or Cynthia.Render‑Leach@uhsinc.com.
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, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
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EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Recruitment Scam Warning We are aware of a scam whereby imposters pose as recruiters from UHS. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. No UHS recruiter will ask for Social Security numbers, credit card or bank information via email. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting, report it to appropriate law enforcement and verify opportunities only through legitimate UHS career websites.
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Essential Duties:
Completes necessary documentation to ensure accurate reimbursement for services provided and, if applicable, addresses 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 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:
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. Opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. Robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.
Position Highlights
Challenging and rewarding work environment
Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
Generous compensation and bonus opportunities
Low cost of living in a friendly coastal community
Malpractice coverage and more
Contact For more information, contact Cynthia Render‑Leach, Human Resources Director at 228‑236‑2129 or Cynthia.Render‑Leach@uhsinc.com.
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, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.
www.uhs.com
EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Recruitment Scam Warning We are aware of a scam whereby imposters pose as recruiters from UHS. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information. No UHS recruiter will ask for Social Security numbers, credit card or bank information via email. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting, report it to appropriate law enforcement and verify opportunities only through legitimate UHS career websites.
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