Psychiatrist

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Biloxi

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. The role involves diagnosing, treating, and helping to prevent mental illnesses found in patients seeking treatment interventions in both inpatient and outpatient settings. The psychiatrist collaborates with other psychiatrists and providers, providing medical and psychiatric expertise in the evaluation and treatment of patients with an emphasis on psychopharmacology, differential diagnosis, and evaluation of mental disorders.

• Render reasonable and appropriate treatment to inpatients and outpatients of the Hospital;
• Keep and maintain appropriate and timely records relating to the services rendered by the psychiatrist, within 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;
• Take all reasonable actions necessary to maintain and improve professional skills, including attending professional meetings and education programs to continue medical education;
• Participate in the hospital’s professional and community education programs related to the field, as requested by the Hospital;
• Act in a manner that 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 the 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.

Must have an MD in Medicine, 48 months of medical residency in psychiatry, an 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.