Foundation Health, LLC·Fairbanks, Alaska
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will conduct initial evaluations and provide medication management for both new and established patients within the Outpatient Behavioral Health team. This role involves initial diagnoses and ongoing treatment planning for individuals seeking mental health support.
Overview Make your move to Alaska!
Experience the midnight sun in the summer, a front-row seat to the northern lights in the winter, and the opportunity to advance your career as you broaden your scope of practice.
Foundation Health Partners is actively recruiting an ambitious Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our Outpatient Behavioral Health team.
The Opportunity: Step into a fulfilling role as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Foundation Health Partners (FHP) Behavioral Health Clinic, where you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive mental health services.
In this position, you will conduct initial evaluations and provide medication management for both new and established patients, including initial diagnoses and ongoing treatment planning.
Our clinic is a trusted destination dedicated to delivering compassionate, comprehensive behavioral health services for individuals of all ages.
Recognizing the importance of mental health to overall well-being, our team of experienced and highly skilled professionals is committed to guiding patients on their journey toward healing and self-discovery.
Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals seeking support for their mental health and emotional well-being.
Starting at a base of $163,260, compensation can be further adjusted based on experience. $40k sign-on bonus.
40 hours, M-F outpatient clinic. 7 weeks ATO, 2 weeks CME.
Patient
Panel: Between 10-12 patients a day depending on combination of new/established patients
Team: Shared case manager and clinic tech.
Foundation
Health
Partners: Foundation Health Partners is a non-profit, community-owned and independently operated health system in Fairbanks, Alaska, comprised of a 152-bed community hospital, a 90-bed skilled nursing facility, and more than 15 hospital-based outpatient clinics. As the most advanced medical facility for hundreds of miles, we are committed to providing exceptional care to everyone who comes through our doors.
FHP is proud to offer its providers: Professional autonomy. Strong commitment to work-life balance. Comprehensive benefits package - 401k, medical, dental, vision, etc. $5,000 annual CME allowance plus 80 hours (2 weeks) of paid CME time. Licensure/credential reimbursement and covered malpractice insurance. Opportunity to collaborate with the state's most extensive multidisciplinary health system. 501(c)(3) non-profit status = eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). 90 days of temporary housing for relocating providers. Submit your CV for confidential consideration to Alex Gustafson at providerrecruiting@foundationhealth.org
Living in
Fairbanks: As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide-open space, making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true. Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents. College Town – University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical College Military Community – Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base 16 Elementary Schools | 4 Middle Schools | 4 High Schools | robust youth sports programs An easily accessible airport is less than 10 minutes from the hospital No state income tax and no sales tax.
Summer activities: Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, community-wide festivals, and events.
Winter activities: Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, hunting, ice art, etc.
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Must possess knowledge of clinical care and patient treatment as normally obtained through the completion of master’s degree in nursing. Must be approved to practice as an Adult NP (ANP), Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health NP (APMHNP), or Family Psychiatric & Mental Health NP (FPMHNP), by the State Board of Nursing by proof of license/certification. Requires current RN license in state of practice. Must be certified to practice by the State Board of Nursing within a particular population as a nurse practitioner. Requires personal DEA license or must have prescribing and dispensing authority granted by the state board of nursing. Depending on business need/area of focus, this position may require graduation from an ACNM accredited nurse-midwifery education program, as well as a current NRP certification. Additional technical and professional certifications may be required based on type of nurse practitioner and scope of delineation document under medical staff services for an individual facility.
DNP or PhD preferred. Current BLS certification preferred. Previous relevant experience preferred. Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Candidates must possess a master's degree in nursing and be approved to practice as an Adult NP, APMHNP, or FPMHNP by the State Board of Nursing, holding a current RN license. A personal DEA license or state-granted prescribing authority is also required.
Market context
Advanced-practice openings in Alaska often reflect steady demand in settings that need clinicians who can work with broad scope and limited local coverage. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an Alaska-licensed APRN or Physician Assistant with DEA registration, prescriptive authority, accredited training, and current BLS, while offering benefits such as professional development, CME support, mentorship, and loan repayment options. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm your license, prescriptive authority, and certification details before applying.
