Medical Director- Behavioral Health Services *Sign on Bonus, Relocation, Free Health Insurance*

Sign In

Sign Up

Sign Up

Log In

Post a Job

Find Jobs

Register Now

Contact Alaska's People

Digital Badging

Resources

FAQ

Employers:

Find Talent

Post a Job

Search Jobs

Register Now

Return to job listings

Medical Director- Behavioral Health Services *Sign on Bonus, Relocation, Free Health Insurance*

Maniilaq Association

Title:  Medical Director – Behavioral Health Services                                                                 Range:  TBD

Division: Behavioral Health Services                                                                                              Status:  Exempt-Professional

Housing Priority:  None                                                                                                                     Covered:  Yes

BCU: Yes

POSITION SUMMARY

Licensed psychiatrist provides direct psychiatric clinical care and medical leadership for patients living in the Maniilaq service area. This position is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of behavioral health conditions in children, adolescents, and adults, while also providing medical oversight and supervision of psychiatric and medication providers across all Behavioral Health Services programs.

Credentials and privileges are approved by Maniilaq Medical Staff and Board of Directors. The Medical Director establishes psychiatric standards of care, prescribing protocols, and scope-of-practice expectations; supports quality assurance and regulatory compliance; and works collaboratively with administrators, Medical Staff, and health care providers across Maniilaq Association. This position reports to the Director of Behavioral Health Services for operational duties, and to the Chief Medical Officer for medical standards. Regular travel throughout the Maniilaq service region and villages is required.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direct psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for youth, adolescents, and adults receiving Behavioral Health Services, including outpatient, inpatient, crisis, emergency department, telehealth, and village-based services.

Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications in accordance with Maniilaq clinical protocols, Medical Staff Bylaws, and applicable State of Alaska requirements.

Maintain an active clinical caseload consistent with assigned clinical FTE (0.4–0.5), including complex, high-risk, or consultative cases, while meeting established clinical productivity expectations.

Provide medical oversight, clinical supervision, and consultation for psychiatric and medication providers, including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and tele-psychiatry providers.

Establish, implement, and monitor psychiatric standards of care, prescribing guidelines, standing orders, and scope-of-practice expectations across Behavioral Health Services programs.

Participate in quality assurance, peer review, chart audits, and clinical performance improvement activities in alignment with Medicaid, CMS, CARF, and Joint Commission standards.

Collaborate with the Director of Behavioral Health Services, Medical Staff, program leadership, and multidisciplinary teams to support integrated care delivery, program development, grant requirements, and system improvement.

Attend and participate in required Medical Staff, committee, clinical, and administrative meetings related to Behavioral Health Services.

Provide psychiatric consultation to medical providers and clinical teams as needed to support patient care and continuity of services.

Travel regularly throughout the Maniilaq service region, including village communities, with a minimum expectation of two (2) weeks per month to support direct clinical care, provider supervision, quality assurance, and program development.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must have a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school. Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist. Current, unrestricted license to practice psychiatric medicine (Alaska or eligible for Alaska licensure). Eligible for and able to maintain Maniilaq Medical Staff privileges. Demonstrated psychiatric experience providing care to both youth/adolescents and adults. Minimum five (5) years post-residency experience in psychiatric or behavioral health care preferred. Experience in rural, Tribal, or community-based behavioral health settings preferred.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in this job, and the employer reserves the right to revise or change this description.  This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet physical demands.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet those conditions.

Join a

compassionate

and

adventurous

team that delivers tribal, health and social services to Kotzebue and its 11 surrounding villages above the Arctic Circle!

COMPENSATION:

Increases depending on experience, education and as determined by the hiring manager.

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Relocation, sign-on and retention bonuses, free medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability and retirement for employee, IHS, NHSC and Alaska State loan repayment site, CEU/CME/CDE allowance and paid days, furnished hospital housing for rent, 30 days accrued leave in first year, 11 paid holidays, leave cash out option, no State Income Tax, Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend, employee gym and saunas, close knit community, 5 minute commute/walk to work, endless year-round outdoor activities and ways to enjoy the beauty of Alaska, and more!

We hope to hear from you soon!

Kotzebue, AK

1 month(s) ago

Tribal Affiliation(s)

Any Affiliation

Apply Now

About us:

Alaska Native Hire is an easy-to-use online forum that

brings together job seekers and employers. The site allows

individuals to create a profile highlighting their experience,

skills, education and employement history. Employers then

have the ability to search the database for the specific skills

to fill vacant positions.

For job seekers, this is the website where the jobs find you.

And for employers, Alaska Native Hire is a powerful tool to

help meet your local hire needs.

Employees:

Find Jobs

Register Now

Resources

FAQ

Contact Alaska's People

Employers:

Find Talent

Post a Job

© 2026 - Alaska Native Hire 1.21.2.0

|

Contact Alaska's People