Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Medical Director for Psychiatry

Join our team as a Medical Director for Psychiatry in Juneau, Alaska, where you will lead psychiatric care delivery across the organization with a focus on evidence-based practices.

Job Description

• Supervise and mentor psychiatric medical staff, including residents
• Champion quality improvement and clinical process consistency
• Drive access to behavioral health care in remote communities
• Collaborate on strategic initiatives to optimize clinical services and fiscal responsibility
• Provide high-quality psychiatric evaluations, therapy, and psychopharmacological treatments
• Offer consultation and guidance to psychiatric providers and medical staff
• Maintain clinical compliance with Joint Commission (TJC) and HRSA standards
• Foster teamwork and collaboration within and across clinical teams
• Lead efforts to implement new psychiatric treatments and strategies
• Build relationships with external agencies, clinics, and hospitals to enhance care
• Serve as medical director for youth residential services
• Participate in medical staff functions, including annual reviews and clinical standards

Requirements

• Education: MD or DO with an active U.S. medical license (Alaska license preferred)
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of clinical experience in psychiatry
  • 2+ years in a medical leadership role
• Certifications:
  • Board-certified in psychiatry
  • DEA Registration
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS (as required by practice location)
• Skills & Abilities:
  • Knowledge of best practices in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment
  • Expertise in psychopharmacology and mental health treatments
  • Ability to lead change and improve care delivery
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to handle complex situations with a collaborative approach

Benefits

• Comprehensive package including retirement, PTO, parental leave, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage

Leadership Impact

Shape psychiatric care delivery and community health outcomes across Southeast Alaska.