Statewide Psychiatric Director — Lead NM Correctional Care

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

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.