Psychiatrist
The psychiatrist oversees the psychiatric management of patients on a 12-bed acute adult inpatient psychiatric unit. Multidisciplinary team includes psychiatrist, advanced practice clinicians (Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners), nursing, therapists, social work case managers, and physical and occupational therapy. Provide direct care (psychiatric assessment and ongoing treatment) for inpatients including patients with severe mental illness and substance abuse. Provide psychiatric consultation for patients on other hospital services including Emergency Department. Coordinate care with outside providers, both in Juneau and other areas of Alaska.
Minimum Qualifications: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into this classification)
- Education: Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy Degree and completion of an ACGME-accredited general psychiatry residency training program
- License(s): Current State of Alaska Physician License
- Certification(s): ABPN Certified (or eligible, if recent residency graduate); DATA waiver to prescribe buprenorphine
- Experience: Proven competency in specialty area; two years post-graduate experience (preferred); experience in working in remote or underserved areas (preferred)
Practice Notice: All new employees are required to produce a negative drug screen prior to start of employment.