CompHealth

Inpatient Psychiatrist Needed in Alaska JOB-3253856

Palmer, AK

full-time
Inpatient and outpatient

Palmer, Alaska is a small, rural community just 43 miles from Anchorage. Twelve miles north of Palmer is Hatcher Pass, a scenic mountainous pass that's been established as a state park and is home to the Independence Mine. It serves as a local backcountry area for skiers, snowboarders, and hikers, as well as a tourist attraction in the summer months

As industry leaders and Joint Commission Certified, CompHealth applies over 40 years of tenured experience to your unique situation, preferences, and goals

Quick Facts

  • Choose your schedule: 7 on/7 off or Monday - Friday
  • Hospital-employed position in acute behavioral health unit
  • Primarily adults with occasional adolescents
  • Three advanced practitioners in the unit
  • Medical Director opportunity available if desired
  • Inpatient only with plans to expand to outpatient
  • Recent graduates and experienced physicians welcomed
  • Alaska has no state income tax

CompHealth Services

  • Our services are free for you
  • We help negotiate your salary and contract
  • We coordinate interviews and help with licenses
  • Specialized recruiters match your career preferences
  • Experienced support teams take care of every detail

About CompHealth

We may be the nation’s number one healthcare staffing agency, but rest assured your specialty-specific CompHealth recruiter will take the time to get to know you so we can place you in the perfect job. You'll have support at every step.Access to our specialized, in-house credentialing and licensing team.Access to highly skilled customer service specialists that are available from day one to assist you through the entire process.For locums, we’ll be there for you before, during, and after every assignment.For permanent placements, our services are no cost to you. We'll help negotiate the best salary and contract possible, and help with interview and CV preparation.

Posted May 1, 2026