Forensic Psychiatrist for Mississippi State Hospital

The Mississippi State Hospital is seeking a Forensic Psychiatrist to provide care via telemedicine link to inpatient forensic psychiatric patients. The ideal candidate will have an active, unrestricted Mississippi License to practice medicine, active board certification in general psychiatry, and active board certification in forensic psychiatry. The contract worker will be expected to work between 12 to 22 hours per week, with a total of 1,144 hours per year, at a rate of $375.00 per hour. The contract period will extend from approximately January 7, 2026 - June 30, 2026. Key responsibilities include: • Providing care via telemedicine link to inpatient forensic psychiatric patients • Supervising psychiatric nurse practitioners in inpatient settings • Meeting the credentialing requirements set forth in the MSH bylaws for appointment to the MSH medical staff • Passing a criminal background check and drug screen