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6.2/10 work-life score · Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 17,912 active roles in this profession

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Gulfport Behavioral Health System
Gulfport, Mississippi · Hybrid

Tele-psychiatrist position | All ages | Full-time 1099 | Gulfport, MS

Psychiatry Above average in Physician rolesContract
Posted 58m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Full-time tele-psychiatrist for child/adolescent and adult patients. Monday-Friday schedule with one weekend per month. 1099 contract. Gulfport, MS.

Join Gulfport Behavioral Health System as a Tele-Psychiatrist – M-F, One Weekend/Month in Gulfport, Mississippi, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 1099 Qualifications: Education: Board Certification in General Psychiatry or BC in Child/Adolescent Psychiatry a plus.
  • Training: Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency and Child/Adolescent fellowship program preferred.
  • Licensure: Mississippi medical license and DEA in good standing or eligibility to obtain it.
  • Experience: Must be comfortable treating child through adult populations.

Work Schedule

  • Contract position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers hybrid flexibility. Work with Gulfport Behavioral Health System in Gulfport, Mississippi, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The psychiatrist will conduct admission evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing follow-up care for child, adolescent, and adult patients. They are also responsible for collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and supervising nurse practitioners on the unit.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Mississippi medical license and be board certified in General Psychiatry, with Child/Adolescent Psychiatry certification preferred. Successful completion of an accredited psychiatry residency and fellowship program is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

PsychiatryChild and Adolescent PsychiatryAdmission EvaluationsTreatment PlanningPatient DocumentationMultidisciplinary CollaborationClinical SupervisionTele-psychiatry

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Tele-psychiatrist position | All ages | Full-time 1099 | Gulfport, MS at Gulfport Behavioral Health System a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 17,912 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Mississippi's cost-of-living index is 85.0 (US average = 100) — Mississippi ranks #8 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.9% of Mississippi clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.2/10 on work-life balance for Psychiatrist roles.

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About Gulfport Behavioral Health System

Mental Health Care
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