Highlights
Join a growing and collaborative Behavioral Health team serving Southern New Mexico through a well-established inpatient and outpatient psychiatry program. Ability to work collaboratively with APPs, therapists, and multidisciplinary care teams.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Alamogordo, NM |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1999 |
| Website | http://www.christushealth.org/ |
Description
Description
Christus Regional Behavioral MedicineAlamogordo, New Mexico
Join a growing and collaborative Behavioral Health team serving Southern New Mexico through a well-established inpatient and outpatient psychiatry program.
Position Highlights
- Combination of Inpatient and Outpatient Psychiatry
- Flexible schedule with a mix of:
- 1-3 days outpatient clinic
- 2-3 days inpatient coverage
- Monday-Friday schedule, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- No Call Requirement
- Quarterly travel to satellite clinics in Ruidoso and Las Cruces
- Telehealth opportunities available
- Adult patient population (18+)
Practice Environment
Become part of an expanding behavioral health service line supported by a multidisciplinary team:
Alamogordo Team
- 4 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
- 5 additional APPs joining the practice
- Multiple inpatient and outpatient nursing staff
- 4 Medical Assistants
- 12 Licensed Therapists across inpatient and outpatient settings
- Dedicated front office and administrative support
Inpatient Services
- 36-bed Behavioral Medicine Unit
- Established consult and inpatient psychiatric services
- Guaranteed inpatient census of approximately 12 patients daily
Outpatient Services
- Strong referral base
- Access to telepsychiatry services
- Opportunity to build and customize practice interests
Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a psychiatrist who values teamwork, collaboration, and high-quality patient-centered care.
Preferred Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Psychiatry
- Minimum of 5 years of Psychiatry experience preferred
- Experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric practice
- Interest in helping expand behavioral health services
- Ability to work collaboratively with APPs, therapists, and multidisciplinary care teams
Additional Desired Qualifications
- Board Certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a plus
- Interest in Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) welcomed
- Program expansion opportunities available
- Need for additional physician support to provide ECT services
Why Alamogordo?
Located in the beautiful Tularosa Basin, Alamogordo offers:
- Affordable cost of living
- Family-friendly community
- More than 300 days of sunshine annually
- Access to hiking, mountain biking, skiing, and outdoor recreation
- Proximity to White Sands National Park and the Sacramento Mountains
Opportunity Summary
This is an outstanding opportunity for a psychiatrist seeking:
- No call responsibilities
- A balanced inpatient/outpatient practice
- Strong APP and therapist support
- Leadership and program-development opportunities
- Excellent quality of life in Southern New Mexico
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply and learn more about joining our growing Behavioral Health team.
About Company
In 1999, two historic Catholic charities became one, forming CHRISTUS Health and creating a unique purpose in the modern health care market - to take better care of people.
To extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ, the mission that the Sisters of Charity Health Care system and Incarnate Word Health system shared for more than a century, is now also the mission of CHRISTUS Health.
Ranked among the top 10 Catholic health systems in the United States by size, the CHRISTUS Health system includes more than 40 hospitals and facilities in seven U.S. states, Chile and six states in Mexico, with assets of more than $4.6 billion.
Whether seeking care in Alexandria Louisiana, or Coahuila, Mexico, patients discover that the healing spirit is alive at CHRISTUS Health.