Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

POSITION: Director of Psychiatry
SCHEDULE: Full-time 40 Hours Per Week
FACILITY: Statewide New Mexico
LOCATION: Albuquerque, NM

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