Physician - Psychiatry - Child & Adolescent

CHRISTUS Health; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

A respected healthcare organization in Las Cruces, NM, is seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to join their mission-driven team. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to provide patient-centered care in a physician-led environment. Responsibilities include managing a patient volume of 12-16 per day in an outpatient setting. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive culture await the ideal candidate. Relocation assistance and student-loan assistance are also available.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of physician practice in psychiatry in either outpatient or inpatient settings.
• Willing to travel to our main campus in Alamogordo as needed (1 hour commute).

Responsibilities

• Practice in a Physician-led environment that prioritizes quality care.
• Manage 12-16 patients per day including new patient appointments.
• Conduct brief inpatient follow-ups.

Skills

Board-Certified in Psychiatry

Medication management

Psychotherapy Experience

Job description

Description

CHRISTUS Health

Physician Recruiter Contact:

Reeve Delmas

[e-mail]

512-779-1338

Make a Meaningful Impact with CHRISTUS Health- Join one of the largest and most respected multispecialty groups— CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic — as we seek a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to become part of our mission-driven, faith-based organization. This is a unique opportunity to practice in a Physician-led environment that prioritizes quality 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

• 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

Interested in this opportunity?Submit your application through our Careers Page or email your CV to the contact above.