Statewide Psychiatric Director

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION: Statewide Psychiatric Director
SCHEDULE: Full-time Monday - Friday
FACILITY: Statewide New Mexico
LOCATION: Albuquerque, NM

Are you ready to take on a leadership role where your psychiatric expertise shapes statewide standards of care and your vision strengthens behavioral health delivery across an entire system ?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare providers, delivering psychiatric and behavioral health services to justice-involved individuals for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving structured, professional mental health treatment for the first time -and it starts with you.

Position Summary
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

You'll do more than manage programs.
You'll elevate psychiatric care, mentor providers, and ensure patients across New Mexico receive treatment that restores stability and dignity.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisley Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You'll Need

• Medical Degree with completion of psychiatry residency
• Board Certification-American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (required)
• Current New Mexico Medical license, Controlled Substance license, and DEA registration
• 5 years' experience in institutional or correctional healthcare (preferred)
• Current CPR certification
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to mentor providers, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a high-demand environment
• Commitment to patient-centered psychiatric care and Wexford Health's mission of service

Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your leadership matters here. Your vision changes lives.
Apply today and become the Statewide Psychiatric Director your community needs.

25068