Psychiatric Prescriber | Alaska Behavioral Health
Medical Team | Anchorage & Fairbanks
Do you love the outdoors? Come work for a financially stable Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) located in Alaska. Alaska Behavioral Health is seeking applicants to join our growing behavioral health team, serving clients in Anchorage, Wasilla & Fairbanks, Alaska.
Who We Are
Our mission is to strengthen Alaska communities and improve the lives of our clients by delivering exceptional behavioral healthcare services. We are a CCBHC in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. We are also a member of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network.
We believe all Alaskans with all mental health and addiction needs should have access to the best possible care. We are proud to be part of a dedicated team committed to ending the stigma around mental health and changing the lives of our clients for the better.
About the Team
Our medical department is dedicated to helping our clients improve their lives through a coordinated approach to care involving clients, their caregivers, their clinical staff, and primary care providers. We are proud to be part of a state-wide community of people who share our values, and part of a company that supports us so we can support our clients!
What You’ll Do
- Working in an outpatient setting, you will perform psychiatric assessments for new patients and provide continuity of care for existing patients.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record working within Organization policy and procedure and quality assurance standards. Time is allotted daily for review of labs, renewal of medications and conferencing with colleagues.
- Be part of a collaborative team of medical professionals in a work environment that will include primary care and psychotherapy providers.
Good To Know
- Two (2) Positions available: Anchorage, AK | Fairbanks, AK
- Full-time, exempt
- Position is eligible for up to $25,000 signing bonus based on length of commitment
- Salary Range $135,000 to $171,990
- AKBH offers generous benefits including two healthcare options for employees and their dependent children; 401k with immediate vesting and up to 5% match, 3% automatically contributed by AKBH, increasing to 10% company match after 3 years of employment!
- AKBH offers generous benefits including two healthcare options for employees and their dependent children; 401k with immediate vesting and up to 5% match, 3% automatically contributed by AKBH; 5 weeks of PTO for the first year and 8 weeks of PTO after the first year. The position does not require weekends, evening shifts, or call.
What We Need from You
- A minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited school and Psychiatric-Mental Health board certification.
- An unrestricted Alaska Registered Nursing License, Alaska Advanced Practice Registered Nursing License, prescriptive authority, and current DEA certificate
- Qualified PAs, DOs, and MDs are encouraged to apply as well.
- Preference will be given to those with experience in community mental health.
Alaska Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Master's degree from an accredited school
- Psychiatric-Mental Health board certification
- Unrestricted Alaska Registered Nursing License
- Alaska Advanced Practice Registered Nursing License
- Prescriptive authority
- Current DEA certificate
- Qualified PA, DO, or MD credentials
- Experience in community mental health
What We Do
Alaska Behavioral Health is the largest community-based mental health provider in the state of Alaska. Our corporation was originally founded in 1974, and has evolved and grown to meet needs across Alaska, with clinics in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Wasilla. Our mission is to strengthen Alaska communities and improve the lives of our clients by providing exceptional behavioral health care. We serve children and adults with a wide range of mental health concerns, from anxiety and depression to serious mental illness (SMI). Services include evaluation, psychiatric services/medication management, counseling, skill development, case management, and intensive supports for those who need them. Every day there are stories of children and adults getting better and overcoming the impact of mental illness on their lives.
