Psychiatrist - BURT (Behavioral Urgent Response Team)

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

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

The Psychiatrist is a member of an interdisciplinary hospital-based consult-liaison psychiatry team at Alaska Native Medical Center. The psychiatrist provides direct clinical care and works with other clinical staff to optimize care in a non-psychiatric setting. 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 psychiatrist attends regular meetings with outpatient Behavioral Services Division psychiatrists, addiction medicine physicians, and nurse practitioners to build relationship and to support ongoing learning. The position will also provide cross coverage for the Crisis Programs.

Minimum Qualifications: 

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.

Native Preference:

Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting, and training.

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.