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Associate Chief Medical Officer|Alaska Behavioral Health
Medical Team - $25K sign-on bonus
Anchorage, Fairbanks and Wasilla
Who We Are
Our mission is to strengthen Alaska communities and improve the lives of our clients by delivering exceptional behavioral healthcare services. We are continuing to expand our services and have locations in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Wasilla.
We believe all Alaskans, with all mental health and addiction needs should have access to the best possible care. We are proud to be part of a dedicated team committed to ending the stigma around mental health and changing the lives of our clients for the better.
About the Team
Our medical department is dedicated to helping our clients improve their lives through a coordinated approach to care involving clients, their caregivers, their clinical staff, and primary care providers which we provide in-house. We are proud to be part of a state-wide community of people who share our values, and part of a company that supports us so we can support our clients!
What You’ll Do
- Provide direct psychiatric services.
- Assist the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) in overseeing the medical and psychiatric services provided to ensure they meet AKBH’s standard of care.
- Identify medical and psychiatric system issues and develop solutions to identified problems.
- Supervise the work of nurse practitioners, physician assistants, students, and psychiatric residents assigned for training and nursing services as assigned by the CMO.
- Assist with the development and implementation of medical/psychiatric policies.
- Consult with program units and individual therapists concerning case management.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the CMO and/or CEO that are in keeping with the mission, purpose, goals, and objectives of AKBH.
Good To Know
- There is flexibility about where the position is based. Applicants could choose Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Wasilla.
- Full-Time, Exempt
- $25,000 signing bonus (which requires a two-year employment commitment).
- Pay Range starts at $300,000
- Up to $5,000 and 40 hours for Category I CE’s.
- J-1 and H1 Visa applicants welcome
- Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Assistance is Available.
- Our excellent benefit package includes generous PTO (six weeks a year), 10 paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance/AD&D, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and up to 5% employer match (Roth and after-tax options are also available in addition to pre-tax contributions). Voluntary benefits include dental, vision, and additional life insurance.
What We Need from You
- Medical degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board certified is preferred but board eligible should also apply.
- A current, unrestricted license, or the ability to get a license, to practice medicine in Alaska.
- Federal DEA number.
- A minimum of two years’ experience in a supervisory position is preferred.
- New grads are welcome to apply but administrative duties would be deferred initially.
- Preference will be given to child-trained psychiatrists.
How To Get in Touch
Apply online directly at www.akbh.org or send an email with your resume to jobs@akbh.org.
Alaska Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
