Outpatient Psychologist

Foundation Health Partners; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 123,921 - 151,459; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional autonomy and clinical freedom

Comprehensive benefits package

$5,000 paid CME and malpractice insurance

90 days of temporary housing for relocating providers

Job summary

A community-owned health system in Fairbanks, Alaska is looking for an Outpatient Psychologist. The position offers a competitive salary starting at $137,690, along with a $40k sign-on bonus. Responsibilities include psychological testing, individual psychotherapy, and managing patient referrals. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree and current licensure as a psychologist. This role supports the Fairbanks community and provides a unique opportunity to experience the natural beauty of Alaska while making a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a psychologist required by the state.
• Expertise in evaluating and treating a diverse patient population.
• Familiarity with DSM-IV diagnostic criteria and neuropsychology.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological testing services to patients.
• Conduct individual psychotherapy and manage waitlists.
• Support access to care in the Fairbanks community.

Skills

Knowledge of personality dynamics

Psychological tests and measurements

Individual, family, and group psychotherapy techniques

Experience with age 5 through geriatric populations

Education

Doctoral degree in psychology

Job description

Make your move to Alaska! Experience the midnight sun in the summer, a front-row seat to the northern lights in the winter, and the opportunity to advance your career as you broaden your scope of practice.

The Opportunity

Discover an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact as an Outpatient Psychologist at Foundation Health Partners Behavioral Health Clinic. Our clinic is a trusted destination for compassionate and comprehensive behavioral health services, dedicated to supporting individuals of all ages on their journey to mental health and emotional well‑being. Join our expert team of licensed psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychologists who are committed to delivering exceptional care in a safe, supportive, and personalized environment. As a member of our team, your primary role will be providing psychological testing services, while also offering individual psychotherapy, screening new patient referrals, and helping manage waitlists to support access to care in the Fairbanks community.

• Compensation Salary starting at $137,690, increases based on experience. $40k sign-on bonus.
• Schedule M‑F outpatient clinic. No nights, no weekends.
• Patient Panel Outpatient setting offering patients short and long‑term management of behavioral health conditions. 7 patients per day.

Foundation Health Partners

Foundation Health Partners is a community‑owned and operated health system in Fairbanks, Alaska, comprised of 3 facilities, including Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Tanana Valley Clinic, and Denali Center, a long‑term care facility. As the most advanced medical facility for hundreds of miles, we are highly committed to treating the medical needs of everyone who comes through our doors.

FHP is proud to offer its providers

• Professional autonomy and clinical work freedom.
• Strong commitment to work‑life balance. Not just words, our leadership values your time.
• Comprehensive benefits package – 401k, medical, dental, vision, etc.
• $5,000 paid CME, licensure/credential reimbursement, and covered malpractice insurance.
• Opportunity to collaborate with the state's most extensive multidisciplinary health system.
• 501(c)(3) non‑profit status = eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• 90 days of temporary housing for relocating providers.

Submit your CV for confidential consideration to Alex Gustafson at [e-mail]

Living in Fairbanks

As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide‑open space, making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true.

• Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents.
• College Town – University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical College
• Military Community – Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base.
• 17 Elementary Schools | 5 Middle Schools | 5 High Schools | robust youth sports programs
• No state income tax and no sales tax.

Summer activities: Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, community‑wide festivals, and events.

Winter activities: Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, hunting, ice art, etc.

A doctoral degree in a field of study in or related to the field of psychology is required.

Current licensure as a psychologist as required by the state in which services are provided. Eligible for affiliate medical staff membership at various facilities.

Knowledge of personality dynamics; principles of life span development; abnormal psychology; psychological tests and measurements; DSM‑IV diagnostic criteria/methods; basic principles of neuropsychology and health psychology; principles of learning; behavior modification; individual, family and group psychotherapy techniques; and research methods required. These basic abilities are learned through graduate studies and the completion of 2000 hours of internship training, with expertise acquired via experience. Graduate training and experience should include evaluation and treatment methods with individuals ranging from age 5 through geriatric populations.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.