Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Medical Group - Alaska is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join a dedicated crisis stabilization team in Anchorage.

The role emphasizes on-site assessment, rapid decision-making, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality behavioral health care.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in psychiatric nursing or advanced practice preferred.
• Experience with crisis stabilization and acute psychiatric presentations.
• Strong skills in psychopharmacology and patient monitoring.
• Ability to exercise clinical judgment within a multidisciplinary team.
• Trauma-informed, patient-centered approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric assessments and crisis stabilization for patients in acute distress.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and case managers to coordinate care.
• Practice at the top of license within a 23-hour observation model.
• Provide timely evaluation and intervention to reduce ED boarding and inpatient admissions.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Crisis stabilization

Psychopharmacology

Independent judgment

Trauma-informed care

Job description

Providence is seeking a full-time Psychiatric nurse practitioner to join an established team and clinic in Anchorage, Alaska.

The Crisis Stabilization Center (CSC) provides short-term, intensive behavioral health crisis care for individuals experiencing acute psychiatric distress. The program operates under a 23-hour observation model and serves as an alternative to emergency department boarding and inpatient hospitalization. Because of the acuity and rapid clinical decision-making required, nurse practitioners are a core, on-site presence in the CSC.

The CSC provides immediate psychiatric access, reduces emergency department boarding, and prevents unnecessary inpatient admissions. Continuous provider presence improves safety, timeliness of care, and outcomes for individuals in crisis.

Position Details:

Full-time position

24/7 hours of operation

12-hour day and night shifts

7 days per week coverage

Structured scheduling with clear handoffs

Team includes Psychiatrist collaboration and consultation, Registered Nurses with behavioral health experience, Behavioral Health Clinicians (LCSW, LPC, LMFT), Behavioral Health Technicians/Mental Health Associates, and Case management and care coordination support

Practice at the top of license

Defined shifts with predictable structure

High-impact, mission-driven work

Strong interdisciplinary team support

Qualifications & Requirements:

1+ years of experience preferred

Psychiatric assessment and crisis stabilization experience

Strong psychopharmacology skills

Comfort working with acute presentations in real time

Independent clinical judgment within a collaborative team

Trauma-informed, patient-centered approach

Where You’ll Work

Providence Medical Group - Alaska is a multi-specialty group with 70 physicians and advanced-practice clinicians serving greater Anchorage and the Matanuska-Susitna Valley. With this strong network of primary and specialty care, Providence Medical Group - Alaska is focused on serving its community and being the best place in the state to practice medicine and receive care.

Where You’ll Live

Anchorage is a modern American city surrounded by spectacular scenery and endless outdoor recreation opportunities. Within city limits are hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, biking and skiing, a ski resort, golf courses, major dogsled race starts, and several peaks of the hugely popular Chugach Mountains. With shopping malls, world-class restaurants, brewpubs, two universities, a sports arena and a performing arts center, Anchorage blends city living with the wilderness of the great outdoors.

Who You’ll Work For

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive healthcare organization spanning seven states with a universal mission — to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable. Its 122,000-plus caregivers/employees (including 34,000 physicians) serve in 51 hospitals, more than 1,000 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services. Providence: One name, one family, one extraordinary health system.

Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran