Position Title: Psychiatry Chief Medical Officer / CMO

Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico 

Mesilla Valley Hospital, a 120-bed freestanding psychiatric hospital, invites skilled psychiatrists to join our team in the vibrant city of Las Cruces, NM. Since 1987, we have been dedicated to providing diverse inpatient, residential, and partial hospital programs for adolescents, adults, and seniors. Proudly serving Las Cruces, surrounding areas, Western Texas, and Arizona, we specialize in mental health and drug and alcohol addiction services.

Details

• Clinical / Admin split: 50/50
• Type: Full-time, employed W-2 position.
• Manageable and sustainable caseload of 12 patients per day. 
• Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
• Lead treatment teams and provide daily care for adult patients.
• Flexible Monday-Friday schedule — Open to hybrid in-person remote arrangement. 
• Days-only position with minimal call/weekends.
• Collaborate with residents, fellows, and medical students from Texas Tech El Paso.

Culture and Environment

• Supportive Medical and Administrative leadership teams.
• Engaged multidisciplinary teams. 
• Subspecialty & Medical support.

Compensation and Benefits

• Above-market base salary plus Productivity Bonus Plan.
• 26 days Paid-Time Off per year, CME Time/Allowance.
• Sign-On Bonus and Relocation Assistance available.
• Company-Matched 401k and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Student Loan Assistance.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, and more!

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited program.
• BE/BC in Psychiatry.
• Leadership appointment requires 3+ years prior medical team leadership experience.
• Licensed to practice in the State of NM or ability to obtain an NM medical license.
• Meets all credentialing criteria required by participating physicians.

Mesilla Valley Hospital is proud to be owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), the nation's largest facilities-based behavioral health provider.

Embark on a fulfilling career in a supportive and dynamic environment. Join Mesilla Valley Hospital and contribute to the well-being of our diverse community.

If you’re a motivated psychiatrist looking to make a meaningful impact while enjoying work-life balance in one of the Southwest’s most scenic communities, we’d love to hear from you.

Daniel Wilson
In-House Physician Recruiter
Universal Health Services, Inc. – Behavioral Health Division
📞 (615) 554-0073
📧 Daniel.Wilson@uhsinc.com