Medical Director - Behavioral Urgent Response Team (BURT)

Southcentral Foundation (SCF); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 285,750 - 400,039; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Sign On Bonus

Enhanced Personal Leave

Job summary

Southcentral Foundation (SCF) is seeking a Medical Director for the Behavioral Urgent Response Team (BURT) in Anchorage, AK. This full-time role involves directing a consult liaison psychiatry team and providing direct clinical care in critical settings. Candidates must have an M.D. or D.O degree, be licensed in Alaska, and possess a strong understanding of Alaska Native cultures. Hiring range is $285,750.40 to $400,039.47 with relocation assistance and bonuses available.

Qualifications

• Two years of post-residency experience as a physician needed.
• Must have documentation for required immunizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical patient care.
• Direct a hospital-based consult liaison psychiatry team.
• Evaluate and manage neuropsychiatric symptoms.

Skills

Direct clinical patient care

Consult liaison psychiatry

Cultural understanding of Alaska Native people

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education

M.D. or D.O degree

Licensed as a Physician in Alaska

Current American Board certification

Job description

Medical Director - Behavioral Urgent Response Team (BURT)

• Posted : April 28, 2026
• Full-Time

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AK Native Medical Center
Anchorage, AK 99508, USA

Description

Hiring Range: $285,750.40 to $400,039.47

Hiring Incentives:

• Relocation Assistance
• Sign On Bonus
• Enhanced Personal Leave

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Medical Director is responsible for providing direct clinical patient care and directing a hospital-based consult liaison psychiatry team at Alaska Native Medical Center. The program serves all ages and includes identifying level of psychiatric care, evaluation and management of neuropsychiatric symptoms, and facilitation of transitions of care. The services are provided in an emergency room setting as well as to inpatient medical units. This position works collaboratively with the Operations Manager and Clinical Supervisor, as well as establishes a liaison relationship within the hospital.

Qualifications

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services:

1. M.D. or D.O degree required.
2. Licensed as a Physician in the State of Alaska.
3. Current American Board certification specialty appropriate for the service.
4. Meets all requirements in order to obtain associate medical staff membership and required privileges of service.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO and PALS as required for specialty and any certification relating to the scope of practice as required.
6. Two (2) years of post-residency experience as a physician; OR demonstrated proficiency as a physician at SCF.

Native Preference:

Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting and training. SCF Human Resources must receive certification before applicants receive preference.

Employee Health Requirements:

Compliance with our Employee Health procedure is a condition of SCF employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health screening and immunizations prior to your first day of employment. Jobs designated as a Health Care Personnel (HCP) position, requires that you have documentation that you have completed the following immunizations prior to your first day of employment: MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella, Varicella (Chicken Pox), Hepatitis B, Influenza, T-dap (Tetanus - Diphtheria - Pertussis) and COVID-19.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

BCU Approval

ICPA Approval

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