Physician - General Psychiatry

CHRISTUS Health Sacramento, New Mexico, US

About the Role

Description

Christus Regional Behavioral MedicineAlamogordo, New Mexico

Join a growing and collaborative Behavioral Health team serving Southern New Mexico through a well-established inpatient and outpatient psychiatry program.

Position Highlights

  • Combination of Inpatient and Outpatient Psychiatry
  • Flexible schedule with a mix of:
    • 1-3 days outpatient clinic
    • 2-3 days inpatient coverage
  • Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • No Call Requirement
  • Quarterly travel to satellite clinics in Ruidoso and Las Cruces
  • Telehealth opportunities available
  • Adult patient population (18+)

Practice Environment

Become part of an expanding behavioral health service line supported by a multidisciplinary team:

Alamogordo Team

  • 4 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
  • 5 additional APPs joining the practice
  • Multiple inpatient and outpatient nursing staff
  • 4 Medical Assistants
  • 12 Licensed Therapists across inpatient and outpatient settings
  • Dedicated front office and administrative support

Inpatient Services

  • 36-bed Behavioral Medicine Unit
  • Established consult and inpatient psychiatric services
  • Guaranteed inpatient census of approximately 12 patients daily

Outpatient Services

  • Strong referral base
  • Access to telepsychiatry services
  • Opportunity to build and customize practice interests

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a psychiatrist who values teamwork, collaboration, and high-quality patient-centered care.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Psychiatry
  • Minimum of 5 years of Psychiatry experience preferred
  • Experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric practice
  • Interest in helping expand behavioral health services
  • Ability to work collaboratively with APPs, therapists, and multidisciplinary care teams

Additional Desired Qualifications

  • Board Certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a plus
  • Interest in Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) welcomed
    • Program expansion opportunities available
    • Need for additional physician support to provide ECT services

Why Alamogordo?

Located in the beautiful Tularosa Basin, Alamogordo offers:

  • Affordable cost of living
  • Family-friendly community
  • More than 300 days of sunshine annually
  • Access to hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and outdoor recreation
  • Proximity to White Sands National Park and the Sacramento Mountains

Opportunity Summary

This is an outstanding opportunity for a psychiatrist seeking:

  • No call responsibilities
  • A balanced inpatient/outpatient practice
  • Strong APP and therapist support
  • Leadership and program-development opportunities
  • Excellent quality of life in Southern New Mexico

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and learn more about joining our growing Behavioral Health team.

Responsibilities

  • Provide psychiatric care with both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and APPs/therapists.

Qualifications

  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Psychiatry
  • 5+ years of psychiatry experience preferred
  • Experience in inpatient and outpatient psychiatry

Required Skills

psychiatry inpatient outpatient electroconvulsive therapy telepsychiatry

Keywords

physician psychiatry inpatient outpatient ECT

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