Statewide Psychiatric Director

Wexford Health Sources; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit-based merit increases

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Company-paid short-term disability and

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources is seeking a Statewide Psychiatric Director to lead psychiatric and behavioral health services across New Mexico corrections facilities. You will oversee clinicians, implement policies, and ensure high-quality, cost-efficient care in alignment with state standards.

The role focuses on mentorship, crisis intervention oversight, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with medical, nursing, and security leaders to elevate patient care across the state.

Qualifications

• Medical degree with psychiatry residency
• Board certification from ABPN
• Active NM medical license, DEA registration, and CS license
• 5 years of experience in institutional or correctional healthcare (preferred)
• Current CPR certification
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to mentor providers, manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Directing and evaluating psychiatric services, intakes, assessments, treatment, and medication monitoring statewide
• Providing leadership and supervision to Psychiatrists, Psychiatric NPs/PAs, and behavioral health staff
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring behavioral health policies, standards of care, and clinical practices in line with NCCHC and ACA standards
• Overseeing orientation, mentorship, and continuing education for behavioral health staff and students
• Ensuring appropriate utilization of psychotropic medications and monitoring treatment outcomes
• Participating in decision‑making committees and collaborating with medical, nursing, and security leaders
• Conducting site visits, audits, and record reviews to ensure compliance and quality improvement
• Developing and maintaining a 24‑hour behavioral health consultation system for crisis intervention
• Providing leadership in corrective action planning, CQI activities, and staff development initiatives
• Representing Wexford Health at state and national meetings related to psychiatric and correctional healthcare

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Mentoring

Prioritization

Education

Medical degree with psychiatry residency

Board Certification-American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

New Mexico Medical license

DEA registration

Job description

POSITION: Statewide Psychiatric Director

SCHEDULE: Full-time Monday - Friday

FACILITY: Statewide New Mexico

LOCATION: Albuquerque, NM

Are you ready to take on a leadership role where your psychiatric expertise shapes statewide standards of care and your vision strengthens behavioral health delivery across an entire system?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare providers, delivering psychiatric and behavioral health services to justice-involved individuals for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving structured, professional mental health treatment for the first time -and it starts with you.

Position Summary

As the Statewide Psychiatric Director, you will oversee psychiatric and behavioral health services across all New Mexico Corrections Department facilities. Serving as a key member of the multi-disciplinary leadership team, you will ensure timely, effective, and cost-efficient care is delivered. Your responsibilities will include:

• Directing and evaluating psychiatric services, intakes, assessments, treatment, and medication monitoring statewide
• Providing leadership and supervision to Psychiatrists, Psychiatric NPs/PAs, and behavioral health staff
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring behavioral health policies, standards of care, and clinical practices in line with NCCHC and ACA standards
• Overseeing orientation, mentorship, and continuing education for behavioral health staff and students
• Ensuring appropriate utilization of psychotropic medications and monitoring treatment outcomes
• Participating in decision‑making committees and collaborating with medical, nursing, and security leaders
• Conducting site visits, audits, and record reviews to ensure compliance and quality improvement
• Developing and maintaining a 24‑hour behavioral health consultation system for crisis intervention
• Providing leadership in corrective action planning, CQI activities, and staff development initiatives
• Representing Wexford Health at state and national meetings related to psychiatric and correctional healthcare

You'll elevate psychiatric care, mentor providers, and ensure patients across New Mexico receive treatment that restores stability and dignity.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check‑ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid‑time‑off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance
• Non‑taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisley Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You'll Need

• Medical Degree with completion of psychiatry residency
• Board Certification-American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (required)
• Current New Mexico Medical license, Controlled Substance license, and DEA registration
• 5 years' experience in institutional or correctional healthcare (preferred)
• Current CPR certification
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict‑resolution skills
• Ability to mentor providers, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a high‑demand environment
• Commitment to patient‑centered psychiatric care and Wexford Health's mission of service

Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your leadership matters here. Your vision changes lives.