Advanced Nurse Practitioner - NEW CRISIS PROGRAMS - Starting Janaury 2027

Hiring Range: $129,376.00 to $176,800.00

Hiring Incentives

* Relocation Assistance
* Sign on Bonus
* CME

Summary of Job Responsibilities

The Southcentral Foundation (SCF) is actively seeking nurse practitioners to
become an integral part of a growing continuum of behavioral health care
services This posting is for a new program, Crisis Stabilization, a short term,
high intensity program that accepts walk ins and first responder drop offs.
Responsibilities include participation as a member of a multidisciplinary
integrated care team, medical and psychiatric evaluation and management,
supporting and following legal requirements, de-escalation and crisis
intervention, engagement in milieu, and care coordination.

All employees for this position within the Crisis Stabilization program will be
expected to successfully complete Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Nonviolent
Crisis Intervention with Advanced Physical Skills training upon hire. 

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. Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the State of Alaska.
2. Current certification as a NP through the American Association of Nurse
Practitioners (AANP) or American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
3. Meets all requirements in order to obtain associate medical staff membership
and required privileges of service.
4. 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.

Additional Qualifications

Crisis Stabilization: Certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner (PMHNP) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or
the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
AND one (1) year of experience as a PMHNP providing psychiatric care.
AND one (1) year of experience as a nurse practitioner providing medical care to
adults.
AND must be eligible for schedule II through V DEA registration

Preferred, but not required

Experience in primary care, emergency/crisis psychiatry, peripartum care,
geriatrics, substance use disorder and/or withdrawal management. 

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.