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Albuquerque, New Mexico

Open Rank of Psychiatry in Behavioral Health Consultation and Integration

Psychiatry 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Open Rank of Psychiatry in Behavioral Health Consultation and Integration
  • Posting Numberreq37618
  • Employment TypeFaculty
  • Faculty TypeClinician Educator
  • Hiring DepartmentPsychiatry Psych (451A)

Academic LocationSchool of Medicine

Benefits EligibleThe University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

Position Summary

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences is seeking an attending psychiatrist for our Division of Behavioral Health Consultation and Integration, suitable for appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full Professor. The successful candidate can take full advantage of opportunities available in our vibrant and active academic community.

As an attending psychiatrist in the UNM Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences’ Behavioral Health Consultation and Integration Division, the person selected will have a voice in developing the Division’s direction as well as opportunities for multicultural clinical care and scholarly and collaborative research activities across the Health Sciences campus. There are many opportunities for professional development in leadership, administration, and education, including mentoring and supervision of medical students, residents, fellows, and trainees in related disciplines.

We are eager to put together the right package for an individual with a passion for consultation liaison psychiatry. Salary is commensurate with experience and academic background.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Doctorate Degree, MD or equivalent;
  • Board certified or eligible in Consultation Liaison Psychiatry; OR
  • Consultation Liaison Psychiatry clinical experience, minimum 5 years;
  • Licensable in New Mexico;
  • Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Teaching experience with graduate students, fellows, residents and/or medical students;
  • Clinical leadership experience in an academic setting.
  • A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application will include a cover letter addressing each of the minimum and preferred qualifications and describing the applicant’s accomplishments and future goals; a current CV; and contact information for three professional references. A selection committee will invite the most promising applicants for interviews.

  • For Additional Information Contact: Davin Quinn, MD, Professor and Vice Chair for Adult Clinical Services
  • Division Chief, Behavioral Health Consultation and Integration, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
  • UNM School of Medicine, dquinn@salud.unm.edu.

For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 9/14/2026. This position will remain open until filled.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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Key Responsibilities

The attending psychiatrist will provide clinical care within the Behavioral Health Consultation and Integration Division and contribute to the development of the division's direction. Additionally, the role involves mentoring and supervising medical students, residents, and fellows while engaging in scholarly and collaborative research.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Academic leadershipMedical educationBehavioral health integrationScholarly research

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 54% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Open Rank of Psychiatry in Behavioral Health Consultation and Integration at University of New Mexi a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,884 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

43 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 28 employers

6
<$350k
8
$350k-400k
7
$400k-450k
13
$450k-500k
7
$500k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
74%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Visa sponsorship
11%
Loan repayment
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$296 per hour
#2

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$170-$277/hr
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$210-$270/hr
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.0
Better work-life than 80% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,884 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Albuquerque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$340k
Typical market rent
$1,455/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
State income tax
Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Tuition Remission
Dependent Education Program