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