Physician - General Psychiatry

CHRISTUS Health; Boles Acres (NM); On-site; USD 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus Regional Behavioral Medicine in Alamogordo, NM is seeking a psychiatrist to provide a balanced inpatient and outpatient practice. The role supports a multidisciplinary team with strong APP and therapist collaboration, and includes telehealth opportunities.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with quarterly travel to satellite clinics in Ruidoso and Las Cruces and no on-call requirements, to enhance access to care for adults aged 18 and older.

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide combined inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care.
• Collaborate with APPs, therapists and care teams.
• Participate in program development and expansion opportunities.
• No call responsibilities.
• Telehealth opportunities available; quarterly travel to satellite clinics (Ruidoso, Las Cruces).

Skills

Teamwork

Collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Psychiatry

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry certification (plus)

Job description

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