Psychiatrist

Oceans Healthcare; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 230,000 - 310,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Biloxi is seeking a psychiatrist to diagnose, treat, and prevent mental illnesses in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will collaborate with other psychiatrists and providers, applying psychopharmacology and differential diagnosis in patient care.

Responsibilities include treatment planning, maintaining records, and participating in professional education to continually enhance clinical skills.

Qualifications

• Must have MD in Medicine and 48 months of Medical Residency in Psychiatry.
• Active Medical License in the state of practice and Board Certification in Psychiatry are required.
• CPR certification and Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Render reasonable and appropriate treatment to inpatients and outpatients of Oceans Behavioral Hospital Biloxi.
• Maintain and update medical records in a timely manner.
• Attend to all billing reports, charge sheets, and related correspondence.
• Continue professional education to maintain and improve medical skills.
• Participate in hospital and community education programs related to psychiatry.
• Act to maintain professional image and relationships with patients and other professionals.
• Develop treatment plans addressing cognitive, emotional, developmental, social and behavioral disorders.
• Treat patients using psychotherapeutic methods and medications.
• Maintain historical records by documenting symptoms, medications and treatment events.

Skills

Psychiatry

Patient care

Collaboration

Education

MD in Medicine

Residency in Psychiatry

Medical License

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Job description

At Oceans Behavioral Hospital Biloxi, healing is our focus. We are passionate about helping children, adults, and seniors manage the challenges associated with anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. Utilizing proven, innovative, and progressive therapies, our qualified professionals strive to promote long‑term wellness through a range of inpatient and outpatient psychiatric counseling and treatment options.

The Psychiatrist’s responsibility is to utilize advanced professional skills and abilities in the treatment of patients with various mental health disorders. Responsible for diagnosing, treating, and helping to prevent mental illnesses found in patients seeking treatment interventions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Collaborate with other Psychiatrists and other providers. Provide medical and psychiatric expertise in the evaluation and treatment of patients with emphasis on psychopharmacology, differential diagnosis and evaluation of mental disorders.

Essential Functions

• Render reasonable and appropriate treatment to inpatients and outpatients of the Hospital;
• Keep and maintain (or cause to be kept and maintained) appropriate and timely records relating to the Services rendered by him hereunder and in the normal timeframe required by the Hospital and Employer;
• Attend to all billing reports, charge sheets, claims, and correspondence required in connection with the Services rendered by him hereunder;
• Take all reasonable actions necessary to maintain and improve his professional skills, including attending professional meetings and education programs to continue Physician's medical education;
• Participate in the Hospital's professional and community education programs related to field, as requested by Hospital;
• Act in a manner which furthers the professional image of the Hospital and take such action as may be necessary to maintain and encourage the Hospital's relationship with its patients and other professionals;
• Develop treatment plans by determining nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social and behavioral disorders;
• Treat patients by utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medications;
• Maintain historical records by documenting symptoms, medications and treatment events, writing summaries.

Requirements

• Must have MD in Medicine, 48 months of Medical Residency in Psychiatry, Active Medical License in the state of practice; and Psychiatrist Board Certification is required
• Must successfully complete CPR certification and an Oceans approved behavioral health de-escalation program.