What are the responsibilities and job description for the PSYCHIATRIST (PRN) position at UHS?
Gulfport Behavioral Health System (a UHS facility):
Gulfport Behavioral Health System, is a 92-bed psychiatric hospital offering child, adolescent, adult and military service behavioral health programs and treatment services.
For more information, please visit us at www.gulfportbehavioral.com/
Position Summary:
The PRN Psychiatrist provides treatment for clients in collaboration with the clinical treatment team. Identifies client treatment needs, provides medication assessments and adjustments, and utilization review as needed. Responsible for assessments, treatment planning, psychopharmacological treatment and collaboration with providers to ensure that quality medical/psychiatric care is provided to all patients.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Graduation from an accredited School of Medicine with a degree of Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine supplemented by the completion of psychiatric residency training. Board certification or eligibility for Board Certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry or Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Psychiatry.
Experience: Professional experience of one (1) year experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
Licensure: Current license by the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Knowledge of: General medicine and psychiatry; current developments in the field of psychiatry; hospital and clinic organization, management, and procedures.
Ability to: skillfully diagnose and treat severely and persistently mentally ill patients; analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action; prepare records and reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; maintain objectivity
WHAT DO OUR CURRENT EMPLOYEES VALUE AT GULFPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND UHS?
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
- Generous compensation and bonus opportunities
- Low cost of living in a friendly coastal community
- Malpractice coverage and more
For more information, contact: Cynthia Render-Leach, Human Resources Director at 228-236-2129 or Cynthia.Render-Leach@uhsinc.com.
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