Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician
Company: Wexford Health Sources
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: January 16, 2026
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Job Description:
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
Keywords: Wexford Health Sources, Rio Rancho , Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician, Healthcare , Albuquerque, New Mexico
