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Posted 20 July, 2026

Psychiatry - Child & Adolescent, Tele-psychiatry or Onsite | Inpatient Child/Adolescent Position | W

Universal Health Services
Gulfport, MS, US Full Time

Job Description

Opportunity Details:

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Position Title: W-2 or Fee for Service options, full-time Psychiatrist

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Location: Gulfport, MS (Tele-psychiatry or on-site)

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Gulfport Behavioral Health System is a specialty hospital located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for more than 33 years.

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Gulfport Behavioral provides a full range of treatment options, including outpatient therapy, day treatment and inpatient services for children as young as 4 years of age, adolescents, and adults. We are dedicated to helping patients develop the skills necessary to live a life of long-term recovery and health.

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Position Overview:

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  • Role: Full-time Inpatient psychiatrist, Outpatient potential if interested
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  • Patient Population: Child/Adolescent primary, adults as needed
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  • Schedule: Monday-Friday
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  • Caseload: 15-20 daily caseload with NP assist on the unit
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  • Weekend/weekday Coverage: Full time W-2, one weekend a month is expected as part of the base salary. If fee for service, weekend call participation is preferred but not required.
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  • Employment Type: W-2 with benefits or Fee for Service with no benefits, full-time hours
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  • Additional earnings potential: Extra call options and Productivity Bonus Plan.
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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Conduct admission evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing treatment follow-up for child and adolescent patients.
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  • Participate in daily treatment team meetings.
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  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
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  • Complete required patient documentation and notes in accordance with facility guidelines.
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  • Supervision of NP on unit
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Compensation and Benefits:

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  • W-2 - Competitive base salary plus benefits, PTO, sign-on bonus, and more
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  • Competitive fee for service rates for 1099.
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Qualifications:

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  • Education: Board Certification in General Psychiatry or BC in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry a plus.
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  • Training: Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency and Child/Adolescent fellowship program preferred.
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  • Licensure: Mississippi medical license and DEA in good standing or eligibility to obtain it.
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  • Experience: Must be comfortable treating child-adult populations. Primary daily caseload will be child and adolescent ages. Will see adults as needed.
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  • Leadership: Participation in meetings when requested by CEO. Supervision of NP on unit.
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About the community and UHS:

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Gulfport Behavioral Health is in Gulfport, MS, a growing community known for its long white sand beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulfport/Biloxi area offers many diverse educational systems, cultural, and sporting activities, respected medical services, and a stable business economy.

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Psychiatrists who join UHS benefit from the strength of a Fortune 500 healthcare organization with a nationwide network of acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, and outpatient programs. This scale provides unmatched stability, consistent patient volume, and the reassurance of working with a trusted industry leader.

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For More information, please contact:

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Victoria Miller | In-house Physician Recruiter | [email protected] | Cell (440) 361-1078

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Universal Health Services, Inc. | UHS of Delaware, Inc. | 367 South Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406 | www.uhsinc.com.

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