Psychiatrist - New Crisis Program - Coming Soon

Southcentral Foundation (SCF); Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 267,051 - 373,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package

Sign on Bonus

Retention Bonus

Job summary

Southcentral Foundation (SCF) is looking for a Psychiatrist to join its new crisis program in Anchorage, Alaska, starting on or about 8/3/26. This role involves providing psychiatric evaluation and management, participating in multidisciplinary team care, and complying with health requirements. Candidates must hold a D. or D.O. degree, a valid Alaska physician license, and relevant board certification. A relocation package, sign-on bonus, and retention bonus are included in the hiring range of $267,051.20 to $373,880.00, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Requires D. or D.O. degree and licensure in Alaska.
• Must hold appropriate American Board certification.
• BLS certification required; ACLS and others desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychiatric stabilization in crisis program.
• Conduct medical and psychiatric evaluations.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Engage in care coordination and crisis resolution.

Skills

Crisis resolution

Crisis intervention

Patient evaluation

Team-based care

Education

D. or D.O. degree

Licensed as a Physician in Alaska

Current American Board certification

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Psychiatrist - New Crisis Program - Start on or about 8/3/26

Job Category: Behavioral Health

Hiring Range: $267,051.20 to $373,880.00

Incentives: Relocation Package, Sign on Bonus, and Retention Bonus

We are actively seeking a Psychiatrist to become part of a growing continuum of behavioral health care services in the new crisis residential program, a voluntary and involuntary program for psychiatric stabilization. Responsibilities include multidisciplinary team-based care, medical and psychiatric evaluation and management, supporting and following legal requirements, de-escalation and crisis resolution, engagement in milieu, care coordination, and understanding of social determinants of health.

All employees in this position will be expected to successfully complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills training upon hire.

Minimum Qualifications

• D. or D.O. degree required.
• Licensed as a Physician in the State of Alaska.
• Current American Board certification specialty appropriate for the service.
• Meets all requirements in order to obtain associate medical staff membership and required privileges of service.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate or better.
• Basic Life Support BLS.

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, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Influenza, T‑dap, and COVID‑19 vaccination is required.

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