Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Join SEARHC’s Behavioral Health team in Juneau, Alaska—providing collaborative, culturally responsive care in a busy outpatient setting. The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant will have the opportunity to deliver meaningful behavioral health services to a diverse patient population while enjoying a supportive team, strong autonomy, and life in one of Alaska’s most scenic, community-focused regions.

Why Choose SEARHC?

• The Vintage Park Campus is the newest medical facility serving the Juneau community. Centrally located in the Mendenhall Valley, Vintage Park offers a range of high-quality healthcare services.

• As one of the largest Native-run healthcare organizations in the United States, SEARHC is committed to providing quality healthcare that honors the traditions of Alaska Native people and American Indians, while ensuring that advanced medical technologies are made accessible to all.

• The new $300 million Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center opened in Sitka, April 2026 and in 2021 we opened the $30 million Wrangell Medical Center, located in Wrangell. With plans to build a third critical-access hospital in Haines. In addition to the dozens of established outpatient and traveling clinics throughout the region.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary: $155,000 - $175,000 based on years of experience, with wRVU incentives.

• Financial incentives: $30,000 Sign-on bonus and $20,000 Relocation assistance with a three year commitment.

• Healthcare benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage with flexible spending options (FSAs).

• Life insurance and wellness: Basic life insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Accident - Critical Illness – Hospital Insurances, Identity & Fraud Protection, Legal Insurance, and Pet Insurance.

• Professional development: $6000 pre-tax annual CME allowance.

• Retirement planning: 401k plan with up to 5% employer match beginning on your date of hire, including Roth and 457b plans.

Schedule and Work-Life Balance:

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with four hours of administrative time.

• Call Schedule: No call requirement

• Generous Time Off: 33 days (264 hours) annually, including holidays, and 10 days (80hours) of CME.

Practice Details:

• Practice setting: 100% outpatient behavioral health clinic in Juneau

• Patient volume: 6–7 patients per day (30–32 weekly)

• Telehealth services: Integrated; in-person for local patients, virtual care for regional communities

• Patient population: Primarily adults (optional exposure to pediatrics with existing child psychiatry support).

• Technology & tools: MediTech EMR, Dragon dictation, and a new AI behavioral health scribe tool.

Qualifications:

• Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) with psychiatric experience

• Minimum of 2 years of mental health experience or relevant prior training

• Ability to practice independently in a variety of behavioral health settings

• Current or eligible Alaska licensure

• National certification (NP or PA) required

• BLS certification required

Community and Lifestyle:

• Outdoor recreation: Juneau offers a unique combination of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and strong community connection: Hiking, fishing, kayaking, skiing, and running/biking events year-round

• Vibrant arts community: Local markets, galleries, and events such as “First Friday”.

• Family-friendly environment: Multiple elementary, middle, and high schools. As well as Charter, Montessori, and alternative education options with strong youth sports and enrichment programs.

• Access: Regional airport and ferry system (there is no road access—adds to the community’s charm and uniqueness).

Working at SEARHC is more than a job—it’s the opportunity to build a fulfilling and rewarding career and to learn more please reach out to Provider Recruiter, Lyndse Clark: LClark@searhc.org

Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job

• Manages a caseload of patients within an interdisciplinary team model with psychiatric and substance use disorders, medical conditions, and extensive psychosocial stressors.  The mid-level provider will perform medical and psychosocial assessments, patient and family education and disposition planning.  Responsibilities will include coordination of referrals to other facility services and community agencies.  This position requires critical decision making regarding a patient’s condition and an appropriate plan of care.  Provide mental health care services in an outpatient setting in collaboration with the Psychiatrist and other SEARHC providers.  This includes mental health evaluations, problem-based counseling, medication management, and other appropriate treatment.

• Provides hospital, clinic and village based mental health assessment, consultation, and acts as liaison to SEARHC clinic and/or hospital medical staff to ensure continuity of care.

• Participates in medical staff functions as requested, peer review, patient care conferences, quality assurance and other relevant reviews and meetings.

Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required

• Graduation from a Physician’s Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) Program.

• PA: National certification as a PA.

• PA: Licensed in state of Alaska or obtain license in Alaska within 6 months of employment.

• NP: Current full, unrestricted Registered Nursing license in Alaska or other U.S. state required. Direct Hire must have applied for an Alaska nursing license before start date. Agency staff must have an active Alaska license.

• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience Required

• 2 years of experience in mental health treatment at the PA/NP level or prior training.

• Experience that allows the practitioner to work independently in a wide range of mental health settings.

Knowledge of

• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical mental health treatment as a nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant including assessment, diagnosis, and standards of care.

• Demonstrated knowledge of current developments and best practices in mental health treatment and medication management. 

Skills in

• Professional clinical skills in the practice of medicine, including assessment, diagnosis and treatment of behavioral health conditions.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure thorough documentation and positive working relationships with patients and other health care providers.

• Skilled in differential diagnosis including identification of interactions between physical conditions, mental health issues, and substance use disorders.

Ability to

• Ability to work cooperatively with other health care and social service professionals.

• Ability to integrate information from a variety of sources to assess, diagnose and treat complex conditions in both routine and crisis situations.

• Ability to apply best practices, standards of care, and ethical guidelines in interactions with patients and staff.

Required Certifications:

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!