Physician - General Psychiatry

CHRISTUS St. Vincent; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telehealth opportunities

Job summary

Christus St. Vincent in Alamogordo, NM is seeking a psychiatrist to join a growing Behavioral Health team providing inpatient and outpatient psychiatry services. The role offers a balanced workload with no call and telehealth options to extend care to satellite clinics.

The ideal candidate will be board certified or eligible in general psychiatry, with experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and a collaborative approach with APPs, therapists, and multidisciplinary staff.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Psychiatry
• Experience in both inpatient and outpatient practice preferred
• Interest in expanding behavioral health services

Responsibilities

• Combination of inpatient and outpatient psychiatry.
• No call responsibilities.
• Telehealth opportunities available; travel to satellite clinics quarterly.
• Collaborate with APPs, therapists and multidisciplinary teams.
• Balanced schedule with inpatient and outpatient coverage

Job description

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

Position Highlights

Description

Christus Regional Behavioral Medicine Alamogordo, 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