Medical Director Psychiatry Jobs in New Mexico
Medical Director Psychiatry jobs in New Mexico are open across Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Las Vegas and other New Mexico metros, with employers like CHRISTUS Health, State of New Mexico, and Fresenius Medical Care hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
This posting will be used for on-going recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
New Mexico Rehabilitation Center (NMRC) is a Joint Commission accredited specialty hospital providing rehabilitation services to citizens of the State of New Mexico.
PURPOSE:
Provides specialty medical care to all rehabilitation patients at New Mexico Rehabilitation Center. Will serve as Medical Director which supervises, evaluates, recommends, and provides support to all medical services and programming in the hospital. Provides medical consultation and coordination of care with all departments including external stakeholders. Assists the Hospital Administrator in program development, enhancement and sustainment of services. Follows federal, state, and regulatory bodies rules and regulations that pertain to specialty hospital and rehabilitation. Directs the specialized care to include but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, medication management, maintenance or preventative care, discharge planning, care plans, multidisciplinary team coordination. Maintain safe, effective, quality of care at the hospital. Represents the hospital in community and professional health committee's. Develops positive working relationships with all employee's and departments. Fosters a culture of safety.
Responsibilities:
Perform History and Physicals, Care Plans, Team Conference, daily rounds and patient visits on the MRU unit and assist on CDU unit when needed for coverage purposes. Provide on-call support. Adhere to NMRC and DOH policies and procedures, Joint Commission and CMS regulatory accreditation requirements. Attend and play an active role in all NMRC committees that includes but not limited to Policy Committee, Infection Control, Medical Records and Utilization Review, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement, Medical Executive Committee. Review and approve referrals on both units and assist administration in maintaining adequate census on MRU and CDU.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires a license to practice medicine in New Mexico and Psychiatrist, OB/GYN, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, General Surgery, or Emergency Medicine Board Certification. Must possess an active controlled substance license and DEA registration in New Mexico and six (6) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field above licensure requirements and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required experience.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
This position is designated a safety sensitive. Must successfully complete post offer preemployment criminal records background check is conditional pending results of criminal background check. Employment is subject to preemployment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a rehabilitation hospital setting. Exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Long periods of walking, sitting, standing, bending and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds may be required. Exposure to potentially violent patients in a volatile situation. May be required to work weekends, holidays and overtime. Some travel may be required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
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Agency Contact Information: Mariko Morales 575-347-3417 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
INTRODUCTION
This posting will be used for on-going recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
New Mexico Rehabilitation Center (NMRC) is a Joint Commission accredited specialty hospital providing rehabilitation services to citizens of the State of New Mexico.
PURPOSE:
Provides specialty medical care to all rehabilitation patients at New Mexico Rehabilitation Center. Will serve as Medical Director which supervises, evaluates, recommends, and provides support to all medical services and programming in the hospital. Provides medical consultation and coordination of care with all departments including external stakeholders. Assists the Hospital Administrator in program development, enhancement and sustainment of services. Follows federal, state, and regulatory bodies rules and regulations that pertain to specialty hospital and rehabilitation. Directs the specialized care to include but not limited to diagnosis, treatment, coordination of care, medication management, maintenance or preventative care, discharge planning, care plans, multidisciplinary team coordination. Maintain safe, effective, quality of care at the hospital. Represents the hospital in community and professional health committee's. Develops positive working relationships with all employee's and departments. Fosters a culture of safety.
Responsibilities:
Perform History and Physicals, Care Plans, Team Conference, daily rounds and patient visits on the MRU unit and assist on CDU unit when needed for coverage purposes. Provide on-call support. Adhere to NMRC and DOH policies and procedures, Joint Commission and CMS regulatory accreditation requirements. Attend and play an active role in all NMRC committees that includes but not limited to Policy Committee, Infection Control, Medical Records and Utilization Review, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement, Medical Executive Committee. Review and approve referrals on both units and assist administration in maintaining adequate census on MRU and CDU.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires a license to practice medicine in New Mexico and Psychiatrist, OB/GYN, Internal Medicine, Family Practice, General Surgery, or Emergency Medicine Board Certification. Must possess an active controlled substance license and DEA registration in New Mexico and six (6) years of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field above licensure requirements and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required experience.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
This position is designated a safety sensitive. Must successfully complete post offer preemployment criminal records background check is conditional pending results of criminal background check. Employment is subject to preemployment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a rehabilitation hospital setting. Exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Long periods of walking, sitting, standing, bending and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds may be required. Exposure to potentially violent patients in a volatile situation. May be required to work weekends, holidays and overtime. Some travel may be required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Mariko Morales 575-347-3417 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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Medical Director Psychiatry Job Market in New Mexico
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Who's Hiring
- CHRISTUS Health2
- State of New Mexico2
- Fresenius Medical Care1
- Sound Physicians1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Government & Public Sector2
What New Mexico Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical director psychiatry jobs across New Mexico.
- Board certification in psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Active, unrestricted state medical license in the state of the position
- Five or more years of clinical psychiatry experience with prior leadership or supervisory responsibilities
- Experience with Joint Commission, CMS, or state behavioral health regulatory compliance
- Demonstrated ability to develop clinical protocols, quality improvement initiatives, and staff training programs
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems used in psychiatric or behavioral health settings
Medical Director Psychiatry Jobs in New Mexico: Frequently Asked Questions
How many medical director psychiatry jobs are there in New Mexico?
There are 6+ medical director psychiatry openings in New Mexico on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Las Vegas. New positions post regularly as employers across New Mexico hire.
How much do medical director psychiatries make in New Mexico?
Medical director psychiatries in New Mexico earn a median of about $227,730 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $172,340 for the lowest 10% to over $388,100 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which New Mexico cities have the most medical director psychiatry jobs?
Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Las Vegas have the most medical director psychiatry openings in New Mexico right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire medical director psychiatrys in New Mexico?
Employers hiring medical director psychiatrys in New Mexico include CHRISTUS Health, State of New Mexico, and Fresenius Medical Care, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote medical director psychiatry jobs in New Mexico?
Yes. About 0% of medical director psychiatry openings tied to New Mexico are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in New Mexico metros.
How do I apply for medical director psychiatry jobs in New Mexico?
You can apply to medical director psychiatry jobs in New Mexico directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred New Mexico location, then apply to each one that fits.
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