Psychiatrist - New Crisis Program - Starting January 2027

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

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

Summary of job responsibilities

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) is actively seeking a Psychiatrist to become an integral part of a growing continuum of behavioral health care services. This posting is for 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 for this position within the crisis residential program 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.

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:

To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an important part of that commitment.

Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public health experts.

New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions, public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers and the community.