Pediatrics Physician

Psychiatrist

C & A Psychiatrist Opportunity in Southeast Alaska. This position is located in Juneau, Alaska, within a behavioral health services setting.

Job Description

• Provide high-quality psychiatric care in an outpatient setting with occasional consultation-liaison and emergency services
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary behavioral health teams
• Join a non-profit health consortium dedicated to improving the health of Southeast Alaska's residents
• Provide psychiatric evaluations, psychotherapy, psychopharmacological therapy, and psychiatric emergency triage
• Perform differential diagnoses and treatment interventions based on clinical information
• Treat complex and seriously ill patients while providing education and support to patients, families, and medical providers
• Offer psychiatric consultation and guidance to our medical staff
• Maintain thorough documentation per our medical staff rules and regulations
• Support psychiatric residents with clinical supervision, coaching, and mentoring when applicable
• Embrace cultural competence in patient and community communication
• Participate in medical staff activities and committees

Requirements

• Education: MD or DO with completion of an AMA-approved psychiatric residency
• Experience: Knowledge of best practices in psychiatric diagnosis and treatment; proficiency in psychopharmacology and psychiatric medications; experience working with diverse patient populations, including those with substance abuse
• Certifications: Active DEA Registration; ongoing board certification in psychiatry; current certifications in ACLS, BLS, PALS (as required); buprenorphine registration strongly preferred
• Licenses: Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Alaska
• Skills & Abilities: Strong communication skills, both written and oral; ability to assess complex clinical situations, especially high-risk patients; demonstrated leadership in fostering cooperative working relationships with patients and medical teams; empathy, respect, and professionalism in patient care and staff interactions

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including retirement, health, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, paid time off, and more