Psychiatrist

UNM Medical Group, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Job summary

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is hiring a Psychiatrist for its Metropolitan Detention Center in Albuquerque, NM. This position offers the flexibility to work onsite or in a hybrid model, allowing for tele-psychiatry services. You will be responsible for providing psychiatric evaluations, treatment plans, and collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

The ideal candidate holds an MD or DO degree with a completed Psychiatry residency, commitment to serving diverse populations, and an active medical license. Join a recognized organization focused on making meaningful impacts.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency.
• Active medical license and DEA registration required.
• Experience in correctional medicine preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care for inmates.
• Develop treatment plans following national standards.
• Manage medications and support mental health programming.
• Collaborate with care teams and provide clinical guidance.
• Participate in on-call coverage as needed.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment and treatment

Tele-psychiatry

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Treatment planning

On-call coverage

Education

MD or DO with accredited Psychiatry residency

Board certification (preferred)

Job description

Now Hiring: Psychiatrist (Onsite or Hybrid) | UNM Medical Group, Inc.

UNM Medical Group, Inc. is seeking a Psychiatrist (0.8–1.0 FTE) to join our team at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC). This opportunity offers flexibility to practice in a fully onsite or hybrid (onsite + tele-psychiatry) model, allowing you to shape your schedule while making a meaningful impact.

In this role, you will provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for a diverse patient population within a correctional healthcare setting, collaborating closely with interdisciplinary teams to support patient care and outcomes.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide onsite and/or tele-psychiatric care for inmates referred by medical and clinical staff
• Develop and document treatment plans in accordance with national standards
• Manage medications, participate in treatment planning, and support Mental Health Unit programming
• Collaborate with care teams, contribute to case reviews, and provide clinical guidance
• Participate in on-call coverage, committees, and facility meetings as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• MD or DO with completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency
• Board certified or board eligible (preferred)
• Active medical license and DEA registrationInterest or experience in correctional medicine (preferred)
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and serving diverse communities

Why UNM Medical Group?

• Recognized by Modern Healthcare as a Best Place to Work (2025)
• Platinum Level Family Friendly Business Award® recipient
• Mission-driven culture focused on service, respect, and excellence

Benefits (0.5 FTE+):

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, and 403(b) retirement plan

Make a difference in an underserved population while enjoying flexibility in how you practice.

Apply today and a recruiter will be in touch soon. Please include your CV and a cover letter highlighting your interest in correctional psychiatry and alignment with the UNM School of Medicine mission.