Staff Psychiatrist

Job Description

This position is open to

All Applicants

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The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is recruiting for a

Staff Psychiatrist/No Brd Cert

What You Will Be Doing:

The Alaska Psychiatric Institute in Anchorage is seeking a full-time, board-eligible or board-certified Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric care in an acute inpatient setting. The incumbent will conduct assessments, lead treatment planning, and oversee psychological services for adult and adolescent patients. This position functions within a multidisciplinary team that includes therapists, psychologists, nurses, case managers, and pharmacists. Additional duties include contributing to program development and supporting staff in maintaining a therapeutic, recovery-oriented treatment milieu. Qualified candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. with psychiatry board eligibility or certification and meet licensure requirements for practice in Alaska; experience in inpatient or forensic settings is preferred.

Our Organization, Mission, and Culture:

The Alaska Psychiatric Institute's mission is to: Provide compassionate healthcare to support Alaskans in living their best possible lives.

The Alaska Psychiatric Institute vision is: An Alaska where everyone receives the care they need when they need it without judgment.

Our division values are:

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ntegrity

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ignity

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xcellence

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ccountability

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afety

If you are someone that embraces these values and wants to assist in the mission of API, we encourage you to apply today.

The Benefits of Joining Our Team:

At the Alaska Psychiatric Institute, your work directly supports individuals and communities across the state, offering care that changes lives. This position offers a competitive salary with the opportunity for regular merit/longevity increases as well as opportunities for on-call shifts for additional compensation, professional certification in MANDT and CPR, opportunities for advanced training from specialists in advanced psychiatric and health care topics, comprehensive orientation, and annual training. As a State of Alaska employee, you'll have access to comprehensive health coverage -including medical, dental, and vision- along with optional Flexible Spending Accounts and supplemental insurance such as life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment. The State also provides a robust retirement program through PERS, offering lifetime benefits, investment-based savings, and medical coverage options to support you throughout retirement. In this position, you'll start by accruing approximately 21 days of leave per year, in addition to about 12 State-paid holidays. You would be doing meaningful work in supporting the mission of API and will allow you to develop your skills and advance your career

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

The selected candidate will work in an environment that is fast paced, busy and challenging at times, but embraces collaboration through working closely with supervisors, managers, and personnel to assist in providing services to Alaska Psychiatric Institute.

This position is located at 3700 Piper Street in the U-MED district of east Anchorage which offers several maintained walking trails, parks and nearby lakes. This area is filled with several restaurants, shopping stores, and has easy access to public transportation.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a candidate with the following competencies:

Decision Making | Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

Interpersonal Skills (***) | Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.

Written Communication | Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

Oral Communication (***) | Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.

Professional License Required

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. with psychiatry board eligibility or certification and meet licensure requirements for practice in Alaska.