Inpatient Psychiatrist Medical Director – Biloxi, MS
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Inpatient Psychiatrist Medical Director – Biloxi, Mississippi
55-Bed Inpatient Behavioral Health Program | Full-Time Preferred | Minimum 3 Days Per Week
Lead inpatient psychiatric care while helping shape the future of a 55-bed behavioral health program in Biloxi, Mississippi. This opportunity offers an experienced psychiatrist the chance to combine direct patient care with Medical Director leadership, clinical oversight, and program development. The incoming physician will play an important role in supporting a clinical transition and establishing effective psychiatric services within an established inpatient behavioral health setting.
Position Overview
A confidential client is seeking an experienced Inpatient Psychiatrist Medical Director for a 55-bed inpatient behavioral health program in Biloxi, Mississippi.
This opportunity is part of a client contract transition, with the contract contingent upon securing the right physician. The ideal candidate will be comfortable providing direct inpatient psychiatric care while assuming Medical Director responsibilities and supporting the clinical transition of the program.
The position is ideally structured as a full-time commitment, although physicians able to commit to a minimum of three days per week will also be considered. The final schedule can be structured around physician availability and program needs.
Job Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and treatment for hospitalized patients.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic psychiatric conditions.
Lead psychiatric treatment planning and medication management.
Support acute psychiatric stabilization and safe discharge planning.
Manage complex psychiatric presentations within a structured inpatient setting.
Medical Director & Clinical Leadership
Provide clinical leadership and Medical Director oversight for the program.
Collaborate with facility leadership to support effective psychiatric services.
Establish and maintain appropriate clinical standards and treatment practices.
Support provider collaboration, communication, and clinical decision-making.
Help ensure appropriate documentation, quality, and compliance standards are maintained.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Work closely with nursing, therapists, case managers, social workers, and other clinical professionals.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning.
Provide clinical consultation and guidance to members of the treatment team.
Promote coordinated, patient-centered care across the inpatient program.
Program Transition & Development
Help establish or transition psychiatric coverage for the facility.
Support the development of effective provider workflows and clinical processes.
Assist leadership in identifying opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and continuity of care.
Contribute to a collaborative and clinically focused culture.
Qualifications
Experience providing psychiatric care in an inpatient behavioral health or hospital setting.
Ability to manage acute psychiatric presentations and provide medication management.
Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Willingness to work onsite in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Ability to commit to a minimum of three days per week.
Preferred Qualifications
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
Previous Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer, or senior attending experience.
Significant experience in acute inpatient psychiatry.
Experience leading multidisciplinary behavioral health teams.
Active Mississippi medical license, or willingness and ability to obtain one.
Skills
Minimum acceptable schedule of three days per week.
Final schedule can be structured around physician availability and program needs.
Call and weekend requirements are to be determined.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a clinically strong inpatient psychiatrist with leadership capabilities who can balance direct patient care with Medical Director responsibilities.
A physician with previous hospital-based leadership experience will be particularly well suited. The successful candidate should be comfortable collaborating with facility leadership and clinical teams while helping establish a stable, high-quality psychiatric program.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is currently being finalized with the client and will be determined based on experience, schedule, and scope of Medical Director responsibilities.
Additional benefits and employment details will be provided as the client search progresses.
Make an Impact in Inpatient Behavioral Health
If you are an experienced psychiatrist interested in combining hands-on inpatient psychiatric care with physician leadership, clinical oversight, and program development, this opportunity offers the chance to play an important role in a 55-bed behavioral health program.
Qualified physicians interested in learning more are encouraged to apply.