Behavioral Health Psychiatrist Medical Director

Providence Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME allowance

PTO

401K

Malpractice tail coverage

FMLA / Disability

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska, seeks a full-time Behavioral Health Psychiatrist Medical Director to join its inpatient team. The role is split 0.5 FTE clinical duties and 0.5 FTE Medical Director duties, providing leadership and clinical oversight to ensure high-quality patient care.

This position offers a strong leadership role within a mission-driven health system, with competitive benefits and opportunities for collaboration with hospital administration and community

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited institution and valid medical license.
• Board certification in a recognized specialty and leadership experience.
• Alaska physician licensure and Federal DEA number.
• 2–5 years of clinical experience required.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate delivery of medical services in the behavioral health line.
• Guide department development, management, and financial planning.
• Ensure operations comply with bylaws, Joint Commission standards, and laws.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including therapists, nurses, and case management.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and develop treatment plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Medical documentation

Education

Medical degree

Board certified

Job description

Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska, seeks a full-time Behavioral Health Psychiatrist Medical Director to join its inpatient team. The role is split 0.5 FTE clinical duties and 0.5 FTE Medical Director duties, providing leadership and clinical oversight to ensure high-quality patient care.

This position offers a strong leadership role within a mission-driven health system, with competitive benefits and opportunities for collaboration with hospital administration and community