Physician - Psychiatry – Child & Adolescent

CHRISTUS Health; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Faith-Based Culture

Physician-Led

Competitive Pay

Relocation Assistance

Student Loan Help

CME Allowance

Malpractice Tail Coverage

Visa Sponsorship

Job summary

CHRISTUS®Health in Las Cruces, NM seeks a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to join a mission-driven, faith-based organization. The role offers 100% outpatient care with 12–16 patients per day, including new patients and brief follow-ups.

Travel to Alamogordo may be required. Ideal candidates will be board-certified in Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry with 5+ years of experience, medication management, and psychotherapy skills.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Psychiatry.
• Board-certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• 5+ years of physician practice in psychiatry.
• Medication management and psychotherapy experience.
• Willing to travel to Alamogordo (1 hour) as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide 100% outpatient psychiatric care.
• Medication management and psychotherapy for patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Board-Certified Psychiatry

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Job description

CHRISTUS®Health

Physician Recruiter Contact:

Jessica Loy

[e-mail]

915-290-8533

Make a Meaningful Impact with CHRISTUS Health-

Join one of the largest and most respected multispecialty groups—CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic—as we seek aBoard-Certified Psychiatristto become part of our mission-driven, faith-based organization. This is a unique opportunity to practice in aPhysician-ledenvironment that prioritizesquality care, community well-being, and work-life balance.

Position Highlights

• Work Type:Full-Time
• Schedule:Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Setting:100% Outpatient
• Patient Volume:12-16 patients per day including new patient appointments & brief inpatient follow-ups

Qualifications & Requirements

• Board-Certified in Psychiatry
• Board-Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Preferred 5+ years of physician practice in psychiatry in either outpatient or inpatient settings
• Medication management and Psychotherapy Experience
• Willing to travel to our main campus in Alamogordo as needed (1 hour commute)

What We Offer:

• Faith-Based, Mission-Driven Culture
• Physician-Led Organization
• Competitive Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits
• Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Assistance
• Student-Loan Assistance
• CME Allowance
• Malpractice and Tail Coverage
• Visa Sponsorship available for H1B and J1 candidates

Why Las Cruces, NM?

Las Cruces blends desert beauty with small-town charm. With the Organ Mountains as a backdrop, you’ll enjoy sunny weather, scenic trails, and a lively arts and food scene. It’s affordable, family-friendly, and just a short drive from:

• 45 miles to El Paso, TX
• 225 miles to Albuquerque, NM
• 30 miles to White Sands National Park