Psychiatrist MD/DO - Adult Outpatient - Ruidoso, NM
Presbyterian · Ruidoso, NM
Posted September 24, 2026
Lincoln County Medical Center - White Mountain Clinic · 129 El Paso Rd, Ruidoso, NM, US, 88345
Summary:
Performs clinical service within the Behavioral Health Program as directed.
Job Description:
Psychiatrist – Adult Outpatient
How We Work Matters Here
Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a large community healthcare system in New Mexico seeking an Psychiatrist - Adult Outpatient for practice in Ruidoso, New Mexico.
The team at Lincoln County Medical Center and its surrounding clinics is seeking a BC/BE Psychiatrist who thrives in a small team environment with the support and resources of an integrated and dynamic healthcare system.
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Lincoln County Medical Center (LCMC) is a 25 bed, Critical Access Hospital located in Ruidoso, New Mexico providing general and acute healthcare services to the primary services areas of Lincoln and portions Otero County, including the Mescalero Apache Reservation. LCMC operates medical clinics in Ruidoso, Hondo, Carrizozo, Capitan and Corona and a sliding scale dental clinic in Carrizozo to increase access to healthcare for all of Lincoln County. LCMC offers specialty services often not found in a frontier environment, including obstetrical, cardiology, orthopedic and general surgery services. LCMC recently expanded its services to include hematology and oncology, to reduce our residents need to travel for these services. LCMC manages the operations of Lincoln County Emergency Medical Services (LCEMS), which provides emergency medical services for over 5,000 square miles throughout Lincoln County
Additional Job Description:
Responsibilities
- Maintains active or associate membership on PHS Medical Staff in good standing. Abides by all relevant obligations as set forth in the Rules and Regulations of Regulations of PHS Medical Staff Organization. Works in a collegial, facilitative manner with PHS physicians and all appropriate medical staff sections and departments.
*Performs professional clinical duties as the psychiatrist of record for patients as directed, according to accepted standards of professional psychiatric practice. This includes collaboration and effective communication with nursing and ancillary staff, participation in multi-disciplinary treatment planning, and thorough documentation in medical record.
*Active participation in initiatives to improve clinical and service quality as directed by program administration.
*Serves in a leadership role in regard to the care of own patients. With input from nursing and ancillary staff, directing the course of treatment and educating staff.
*Performs additional duties as directed.
Qualifications
MD/DO
BC/BE Psychiatry
NM Medical License
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Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with over 14,000 employees - including 1,200 providers and 4,000 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 600,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and Commercial health plans.
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Physicians and advanced practice clinicians, including nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurse-midwives, practice across the state, from Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and Santa Fe to close-knit communities like Clovis, Española, Ruidoso, Socorro and Tucumcari. Whether you want a busy metro practice or small-town medicine, there's room to find your fit.
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