Inpatient Psychiatrist | Associate Medical Director of Youth Services

6 days ago
Las Cruces, New MexicoFull TimePsychiatry

Job Description

About the Role

Join UHS as a Inpatient Psychiatrist – Associate Medical Director in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Mesilla Valley Hospital has been in operation since 1987, serving those in need of treatment for a variety of psychiatric and substance abuse issues.
  • Mesilla Valley Hospital is a 120-bed facility, providing access to quality behavioral healthcare and substance abuse treatment to residents of New Mexico, West Texas and Arizona.
  • Mesilla Valley Hosptial is currently seeking a Physician to assist with patient evaluation.

Requirements

  • EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION Graduate of an accredited medical school, completed residency in psychiatry, board certification preferred.
  • Licensed as a Medical Doctor (M.
  • ) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.
  • ) Prior experience in hospital based psychiatric practice and outpatient psychiatric practice preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UHS as a Inpatient Psychiatrist – Associate Medical Director.

Key Skills

Clinical Assessment SkillsCrisis Intervention ProceduresFamily Therapy TechniquesGroup Therapy Techniques
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Inpatient Psychiatrist | Associate Medical Director of Youth Services at UHS a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at UHS is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Assessment Skills, Crisis Intervention Procedures, Family Therapy Techniques, Group Therapy Techniques. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Oversees the quality of care delivered to patients and performs psychiatric assessments. Provides individual and family therapy, medication management, and psychiatric consultations as needed.

Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plan, Generous Paid Time Off, 401k with Company Match, Discounted Stock Plan, Free Basic Life Insurance, Education Assistance, Career Development Opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About UHS

Hospitals and Health Care
Aiken, South Carolina
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plan
Generous Paid Time Off
401k with Company Match
Discounted Stock Plan
Free Basic Life Insurance
Education Assistance
Career Development Opportunities
3.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

6d ago

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