Outpatient Psychologist

Foundation Health • Fairbanks, AK

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Foundation Health Partners Behavioral Health Clinic is seeking an Outpatient Psychologist to provide psychological testing, individual psychotherapy, screening of new patient referrals, and waitlist management to support access to behavioral health care in the Fairbanks community. The clinic provides short- and long-term outpatient management of behavioral health conditions, serving approximately seven patients per day. The psychologist will join a multidisciplinary team of licensed psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and psychologists delivering compassionate, comprehensive, and personalized care to patients of all ages.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends. The starting salary is $137,690, with increases based on experience, and the position offers a $40,000 sign-on bonus. Foundation Health Partners is a community-owned health system in Fairbanks comprising Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Tanana Valley Clinic, and Denali Center. The organization highlights professional autonomy, clinical work freedom, and a commitment to work-life balance.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in a field of study in or related to psychology.
• Current psychologist licensure as required by the state where services are provided.
• Eligibility for affiliate medical staff membership at various facilities.
• Knowledge of personality dynamics; life-span development; abnormal psychology; psychological tests and measurements; DSM-IV diagnostic criteria and methods; basic neuropsychology and health psychology; learning principles; behavior modification; individual, family, and group psychotherapy techniques; and research methods.
• Graduate studies and completion of 2,000 hours of internship training; expertise acquired through experience.
• Graduate training and experience in evaluation and treatment methods for individuals from age 5 through geriatric populations.

Nice To Haves

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological testing services.
• Offer individual psychotherapy.
• Screen new patient referrals.
• Help manage waitlists to support access to care in the Fairbanks community.
• Provide evaluation and treatment for individuals ranging from age 5 through geriatric populations.
• Provide short- and long-term outpatient management of behavioral health conditions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• $5,000 paid continuing medical education (CME).
• Licensure and credential reimbursement.
• Covered malpractice insurance.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) through the organization’s 501(c)(3) non-profit status.
• 90 days of temporary housing for relocating providers.
• $40,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree