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Southcentral Foundation
Anchorage, Alaska

Medical Director Psychiatrist: Child and Family Outpatient Services

PsychiatryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$286k-$400k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

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

PsychiatryLeadershipMedical ManagementCultural Competency

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 70% have no call, 74% 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).

How many Psychiatry jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$286k–$400kPsychiatry median $290k (middle half $263k–$325k)333 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$335k in purchasing powerAlaska index 102.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 70% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Physician listings: 41% state a sign-on bonus (median $75k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry hiring demand#27 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed
New Psychiatry listings1,348 in the last 30 days988 the 30 days before (+36%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend−3.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

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Salary Distribution

40 jobs · 14 employers
11
<$360k
11
$360k-410k
11
$410k-460k
7
$460k-510k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

35 jobs · 14 employers
Sign-on bonus
89%
401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
43%
Relocation assistance
17%
Loan repayment
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Psychiatrist - Adult

LifeStance Health · Des Moines, Iowa

$320k-$500k
#2

Psychiatrist - Child/Adolescent

LifeStance Health · Des Moines, Iowa

$320k-$500k
#3

Outpatient Psychiatrist

$300k–$500k
#4

Interventional Psychiatrist

From $500k
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,860 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Southcentral Foundation

Hospitals and Health Care
Anchorage, Alaska
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Employee Health Screenings & Immunizations
Alaska Native/American Indian Preference in Hiring

Living in Anchorage

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$417k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,845/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Anchorage, AK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.