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Inpatient Psychiatrist | Associate Medical Director of Youth Services | $420k per year

Mesilla Valley Hospital - Las Cruces, NM

About the Facility

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(r).

Position Summary

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.

Key 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.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Full-time Employed or 1099
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, day shift
• Call: Optional paid weekend coverage
• Caseload: 12-14 daily encounters
• Visa Support: J-1 eligible
• Daily Flexibility: Ability to complete administrative tasks offsite after patient care

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $410,000-$430,000
• Additional earnings: Youth Services Directorship Stipend, productivity bonus, and call/weekends.
• 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

Qualifications

• 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.

Contact the UHS Physician Recruiter below for more details or apply directly!

Daniel Wilson | In-House Physician Recruiter | Universal Health Services, Inc. | C: 615-554-0073 | E: Daniel.Wilson@uhsinc.com