Medical Director - Integrated Psychiatrist

Hiring Range:

$285,750.40 to $400,039.47

Hiring Incentives:

• Relocation Assistance

• Sign On Bonus

• Enhanced Personal Leave

Summary of Job Responsibilities:

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Medical Director is responsible for providing direct clinical patient care and directing a primary care-based consult liaison psychiatry team serving Anchorage and Valley Native Primary Care Centers. The program provides integrated psychiatric consultation across the lifespan, supporting adult, pediatric, and obstetric customer-owners through collaborative partnerships with primary care teams. Services include identifying the appropriate level of psychiatric care, evaluation and management of neuropsychiatric symptoms, provider consultation, and facilitation of care transitions. This position works collaboratively with the Operations Manager and Clinical Director and fosters strong liaison relationships throughout the primary care system.

Qualifications:

SCF programs are established to serve a primary population comprised of Alaska Native people who are affiliated with Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and Alaska Native and American Indian people within SCF’s geographical service area. Employees should have a thorough understanding of the cultures and the needs of this population. Such knowledge is critical to ensure the achievement of SCF’s vision of a Native Community that enjoys physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness, and mission of working together with the Native Community to achieve wellness through health and related services:

1. M.D. or D.O degree required.

2. Licensed as a Physician in the State of Alaska.

3. Current American Board certification specialty appropriate for the service.

4. Meets all requirements in order to obtain associate medical staff membership and required privileges of service.

5. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. ACLS, NRP, ATLS, ALSO and PALS as required for specialty and any certification relating to the scope of practice as required.

6. Two (2) years of post-residency experience as a physician; OR demonstrated proficiency as a physician at SCF.

Native Preference:

Under P.L. 93-638, as amended, the company pursues a policy of Native preference in hiring, contracting and training. SCF Human Resources must receive certification before applicants receive preference.

Employee Health Requirements:

To protect the health of customer-owners and employees, Southcentral Foundation (SCF) requires health screenings and immunizations for all new and current employees. SCF's philosophy of care is built on creating and maintaining trusting relationships with customer-owners, and a healthy workforce is an important part of that commitment.

Following SCF's Employee Health Procedure, including all required job-related health screenings and immunizations, is a condition of employment. The procedure is based on the latest scientific evidence and recommendations from public health experts.

New employees must complete all required health screenings and immunizations before their first day of work. Current employees must complete any additional screenings or immunizations that become necessary due to workplace conditions, public health concerns, or newly available vaccines that help protect coworkers and the community.