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Southcentral Foundation
Anchorage, Alaska

Advanced Nurse Practitioner - NEW CRISIS PROGRAMS - Starting Janaury 2027

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$129k-$177k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

The nurse practitioner will participate in a multidisciplinary integrated care team to provide medical and psychiatric evaluation and management within a crisis stabilization program. Responsibilities include performing crisis intervention, de-escalation, and care coordination for patients in a high-intensity setting.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Medical evaluationSubstance use disorder managementEmergency psychiatry

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 52% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Psychiatry by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$129k–$177kPsychiatry median $139k (middle half $130k–$159k)292 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$150k in purchasing powerAlaska index 102.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Alaska10 active2,225 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% remote · 52% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusUS Nurse Practitioner listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry hiring demand#14 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 days · 18% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 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+6.2% 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 ~$153k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution

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9
<$150k
9
$150k-180k
7
$180k-210k
5
$210k-240k
3
$260k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs
401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
59% this job
Sign-on bonus
44% this job
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7% this job

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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,161 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Anchorage

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$417k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,845/mo≈ 17% 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.