Psychiatric Physician - Anchorage, AK, United States - MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society

Description

Providence Medical Group is seeking a Psychiatrist with substance use experience to join its new Crisis Stabilization Center opening in early 2024 in Anchorage, Alaska.

This new facility will provide additional services to adult patients who are experiencing mental health and/or substance use problems by utilizing two distinct programs.

The first is an outpatient program providing immediate intervention in a trauma informed setting.

This program is designed to divert people from hospital emergency departments to avoid unnecessary high levels of care and offers 23-hour crisis stabilization.

As a Psychiatrist for the center, you will not only have the opportunity to be on the forefront of a brand-new behavioral health initiative, but your work will have a lasting impact on the overall health and well-being of this entire community.

Monday to Friday schedule
Adult patients only
Must have experience in mental health and substance use disorder treatment

With 401 beds, more than 1,100 nurses and more than 800 doctors, Providence Alaska Medical Center is the largest and most comprehensive hospital in the state and the only one with a dedicated Children's Hospital.

A nationally recognized Level II trauma center, this hospital features heart and cancer centers, Alaska's largest emergency department with LifeMed Alaska air ambulance transport, full diagnostic, rehabilitation and surgical services, and inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance abuse recovery services for adults and children.

Anchorage, with 285,000 residents, is a modern American city surrounded by spectacular scenery and endless outdoor recreation opportunities.

With shopping malls, world-class restaurants, brewpubs, two universities, a sports arena and a performing arts center, Anchorage blends city living with the wilderness of the great outdoors.

Providence is a nationally recognized, comprehensive health care organization spanning seven states with a universal mission - to provide compassionate care to all who need its services, especially the poor and vulnerable.

Its 119,000-plus caregivers/employees serve in 51 hospitals, more than 800 clinics and a comprehensive range of health and social services.

Providence:
one name, one family, one extraordinary health system.
Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran