Medical Director Psychiatrist: Child and Family Outpatient Services
Listed compensation
$286k-$400k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Hiring Range: $285,750.40 to $400,039.47
Medical Director Psychiatrist Summary of Job Responsibilities
The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) Medical Director is responsible for providing
direct clinical patient care. This position works with other clinical staff to
establish medical protocols and treatment regimens.
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.
Alaska Native/American Indian Preference in Employment
Pursuant to the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act, as
amended, SCF pursues a policy of Alaska Native/American Indian preference in
hiring, contracting, and training.
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.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Director is responsible for providing direct clinical patient care and collaborating with clinical staff to establish medical protocols and treatment regimens. They ensure the delivery of health services aligned with the organization's mission to support the wellness of the Native Community.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 52% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$343k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $335k in an average-cost state. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 22.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$343k midpoint, that is roughly $14k–$24k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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