Psychiatrist

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium serving the residents of Southeast Alaska. We prioritize our employees' development and offer a fulfilling career with generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, parental leave, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage.

The position within the Behavioral Health Division provides clinical psychiatric care for SEARHC patients, focusing on diagnosing and treating mental and emotional disorders. Treatment is mainly outpatient, with potential consultation-liaison and emergency services in some locations. The Psychiatrist collaborates with other providers as part of an interdisciplinary behavioral health team.

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Provides high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care, including evaluations, psychotherapy, medication management, emergency triage, inpatient consultation, and liaison services.
• Performs differential diagnosis, determines appropriate level of care, and coordinates treatment with medical providers and care systems.
• Treats complex cases, offering education, consultation, and support to patients, families, and other health professionals.
• Provides consultation and guidance to non-physician psychiatric staff and supervises as needed.
• Documents all patient interactions per SEARHC standards.
• Approaches patients respectfully, fostering effective therapeutic relationships.
• Collaborates positively with healthcare team members.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in communication with diverse populations.
• Supports psychiatric residents through supervision, mentoring, and teaching.
• Maintains confidentiality according to standards and regulations.
• Participates in Medical Staff activities and committees.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses

• MD or DO degree.
• Completion of an AMA-accredited psychiatric residency program.
• Unrestricted medical license in Alaska.
• Active DEA registration; Buprenorphine registration preferred.
• Ongoing board certification in psychiatry.
• BLS certification.

Knowledge

• Current best practices in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, including substance abuse.
• Up-to-date knowledge of psychopharmacology.
• Understanding of medical staff bylaws, policies, and ethical standards.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Clinical judgment for assessing complex and emergency situations.
• Ability to build cooperative relationships with patients and colleagues.

Abilities

• Empathy and respect towards patients and staff.
• Integrity and adherence to ethical principles.
• Professionalism under pressure and in conflicts.

We value enthusiastic, growth-oriented professionals eager to contribute to our mission.