Adult Psychiatrist | Addiction & SUD Focus | $ Competitive Compensation + Bonus | Flexible M-F Schedule | Las Cruces, NM

Job description

Adult Psychiatrist | Addiction Medicine & Substance Use Disorders
Mesilla Valley Hospital | Las Cruces, New Mexico
Looking for a position that offers a strong work-life balance, a collaborative team, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in addiction treatment?
Mesilla Valley Hospital is seeking an Adult Addictions/SUD Psychiatrist to join our inpatient behavioral health team, providing care for adults with psychiatric and co-occurring substance use disorders.
Position Highlights
• Focus: Adult inpatient Psychiatry, Addiction & SUD treatment.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday schedule with daytime hours only.
• Flexible daily workflow with the ability to leave after patient-care responsibilities are completed.
• Caseload average: 13-15 patient encounters per day.
• Call coverage: Once per week (phone only).
• Weekends: Optional paid weekend coverage available.
• Lead and collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Teaching opportunities with residents, fellows, and medical students through Texas Tech El Paso.
• Employed or 1099 Independent Contractor options.
• Leadership opportunity: Service line directorship available.

Compensation & Benefits
• Negotiable base salary range from $350,000-$390,000.
• Weekends and evening call shifts paid.
• Additional earnings potential via Productivity Bonus.
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• 26 days PTO annually
• CME package
• Student loan assistance available
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Qualifications
• MD or DO degree from an accredited and recognized medical school.
• BE or BC General Psychiatry (required).
• BE or BC Addiction Psychiatry (preferred).
• New Mexico license or ability to obtain licensure.

Why Las Cruces?
Enjoy 300+ days of sunshine, breathtaking mountain views, a low cost of living, and easy access to outdoor recreation all while practicing in a physician-friendly environment with strong administrative support.
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.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Contact me to learn more about this exciting opportunity!
Daniel Wilson
In-House Physician Recruiter
Universal Health Services
📱 (615) 554-0073 [Call or Text]
📧 [email protected]