What are the responsibilities and job description for the Neuropsychiatrist, Diagnostic Testing - Anchorage, Alaska position at North Star Behavioral Health?
Position Title: Neuropsychiatrist, Diagnostic Testing
Location: Anchorage, AK
North Star Behavioral Health System has been among the top providers of behavioral health services in the state of Alaska since 1984, with the goal of supporting the whole family. Located in Anchorage, AK, North Star offers healing environments through our acute care and residential treatment programs.
Our facility holds great expectations for bringing hope and healing to children and adolescents by positively impacting their emotional and behavioral health through the compassionate care we provide. Dedicated to excellence, North Star is accredited by The Joint Commission.
Details
- Position: Neuropsychiatrist, Diagnostic Testing
- Type: Part or Full Time considered.
- Schedule: Flexible, day shift, weekdays
- Conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for patients referred from inpatient and outpatient programs.
- Administer, score, and interpret a range of standardized cognitive and psychological tests (e.g., attention, memory, executive function, mood, and personality assessments).
- Perform detailed clinical interviews and mental status examinations to aid diagnostic formulation.
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to integrate findings into treatment planning.
- Prepare and deliver formal written reports summarizing testing results, diagnostic impressions, and recommendations.
- Provide feedback sessions to patients, families, and treatment teams regarding test results and implications.
- Participate in case conferences and team meetings to review complex neuropsychiatric cases.
- Ensure compliance with ethical, professional, and institutional standards for assessment and confidentiality.
- 1099 Independent Contractor highly preferred.
Required Education, Training, and Licensure
- MD/DO degree from an accredited program required.
- BE or BC General Psychiatry through ABPN required.
- BE or BC Addiction Psychiatry through ABPN or equivalent previous experience is preferred.
- Licensed to practice in the State of AK or the ability to obtain an AK medical license.
- Meets all credentialing criteria required by participating physicians.
About UHS
North Star Behavioral Health is proud to be a part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services.
With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, UHS offers equal employment opportunities to all applicants and teammates, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you're ready to join a team dedicated to providing the highest level of care and creating a brighter future for those we serve, please reach out to the In-House Physician Recruiter listed below.
Daniel Wilson
In-House Physician Recruiter
Universal Health Services, Inc. – Behavioral Health Division
📞 (615) 554-0073
📧 Daniel.Wilson@uhsinc.com