Inpatient Psychiatrist Medical Director – 55-Bed Behavioral Health Program | Biloxi, MS (ID-BB 133398)
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Job description
Inpatient Psychiatrist Medical Director – Biloxi, Mississippi
Location: Biloxi, Mississippi
Specialty: Psychiatry
Practice Setting: Inpatient Behavioral Health
Position Type: Full-Time Preferred; Part-Time Considered
Schedule: Minimum 3 Days per Week
Leadership Role: Medical Director
Compensation: Competitive; Based on Experience and Schedule
Position Overview
An established 55-bed inpatient behavioral health program in Biloxi, Mississippi, is seeking an experienced Inpatient Psychiatrist Medical Director to provide high-quality psychiatric care while leading clinical services and supporting program development.
This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist who enjoys combining direct patient care with clinical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and program oversight. The incoming physician will play an important role in establishing stable psychiatric coverage, supporting clinical workflows, and maintaining high standards of patient
The ideal candidate will have strong inpatient psychiatry experience, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to collaborate effectively with facility leadership and interdisciplinary teams.
care.
Job Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment for hospitalized patients.
Manage acute psychiatric conditions, medication treatment, and complex clinical presentations.
Lead treatment planning, patient stabilization, and discharge planning.
Provide clinical leadership and Medical Director oversight for inpatient psychiatric services.
Collaborate with facility leadership to establish effective clinical practices, provider workflows, and treatment standards.
Work closely with nursing, therapists, social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning and provide clinical guidance to the treatment team.
Support clinical documentation, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
Assist with the transition and development of psychiatric coverage and operational processes.
Promote continuity of care, provider collaboration, and a patient-centered clinical environment.
Qualifications
Required:
MD or DO degree with completed psychiatry training.
Experience providing psychiatric care in an inpatient behavioral health or hospital setting.
Ability to evaluate and manage acute psychiatric presentations and medication treatment.
Strong communication, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Willingness to practice on-site in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Availability for a minimum of three days per week.
Preferred:
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
Previous experience as a Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer, or senior attending psychiatrist.
Substantial experience in acute inpatient psychiatry.
Experience providing clinical leadership to multidisciplinary behavioral health teams.
Active Mississippi medical license or willingness and ability to obtain one.
Schedule
Full-time commitment preferred.
Part-time candidates available at least three days per week will be considered.
Schedule may be structured around physician availability and program needs.
Call and weekend expectations will be determined.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is being finalized and will be based on the physician's experience, schedule, and Medical Director responsibilities. Additional employment details and benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Combine inpatient psychiatric care with meaningful clinical leadership.
Help establish stable psychiatric services within a 55-bed behavioral health program.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and facility leadership.
Flexible scheduling options, with a minimum commitment of three days per week.
Opportunity to contribute to clinical quality, treatment processes, and program development.
Apply Today
Psychiatrists with strong inpatient clinical experience and an interest in medical leadership are encouraged to apply. Candidates with previous hospital-based leadership experience are particularly encouraged to express interest.
Join a behavioral health program where your clinical expertise and leadership can make a meaningful difference in patient care and program development.