Inpatient Psychiatrist | Associate Medical Director of Youth Services | $420k per year
About The Position
Mesilla Valley Hospital is a 120-bed, freestanding psychiatric hospital providing inpatient, residential, and partial hospitalization programs for adolescents, adults, and seniors. The hospital offers mental health and substance-use services in a safe, multidisciplinary treatment environment and maintains accreditation through The Joint Commission, NMCYFD, and TRICARE®. The Inpatient Psychiatrist, Associate Medical Director for Youth Services delivers psychiatric care to children and adolescents (ages 6–17) within an acute inpatient setting while supporting medical leadership and clinical operations.
Requirements
- Education: MD/DO degree from an accredited program.
- Certification: BC/BE in General Psychiatry (required).
- Certification: BE/BC General Psychiatry (required); BE/BC Child Adolescent Psychiatry (strongly preferred).
- Licensure: Current New Mexico physician/medical license in good standing, or the ability to obtain required license.
- Credentialing: Meet all credentialing criteria required by participating physicians.
Nice To Haves
- BE/BC Child Adolescent Psychiatry (strongly preferred)
Responsibilities
- Perform initial psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for inpatient youth.
- Provide daily psychiatric care, including treatment planning and discharge management for assigned patients.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary treatment teams to ensure safe, effective patient care.
- Offer clinical oversight, teaching, and mentorship to residents, fellows, and medical students.
- Support medical and administrative leadership teams in program development and quality initiatives.
Benefits
- Above market base salary.
- Additional Stipend for Youth Services Directorship
- 26 days of Paid-Time Off, CME package, malpractice with tail coverage.
- Sign-on bonus, Relocation assistance, and Student Loan Repayment available.
- 401(k) with company match & employee stock purchase plan.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
