Medical Director / Inpatient Psychiatrist - Biloxi, MS

Commonwealth Medical Services•Biloxi, MS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director for an established inpatient behavioral health program in Biloxi, Mississippi. This opportunity is based within a 55-bed psychiatric hospital providing inpatient behavioral health services across a broad patient population, from adolescents through geriatric adults. The Medical Director will combine direct patient care with clinical leadership and oversight of the psychiatric program.

Requirements

MD or DO
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency
Eligible for a Mississippi medical license

Nice To Haves

Inpatient Psychiatry experience preferred
Experience treating a diverse psychiatric patient population preferred
Medical Director or other physician leadership experience preferred
Strong clinical, leadership, and communication skills

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with psychiatric and behavioral health conditions
Provide inpatient psychiatric care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
Conduct psychiatric evaluations and ongoing patient assessments
Develop and oversee individualized treatment plans
Manage psychiatric medications and monitor patient response to treatment
Provide clinical leadership and medical oversight for the psychiatric program
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, therapists, social workers, and other behavioral health professionals
Provide clinical guidance and oversight to members of the treatment team
Participate in treatment planning and discharge planning
Support development and implementation of clinical policies and standards
Participate in quality improvement, compliance, and performance initiatives
Collaborate with facility leadership regarding clinical operations and patient care
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation