Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics–Adults) – South Peninsula Hospital

Location: Homer, Alaska

Position Type: Full-Time (4×10 schedule)

South Peninsula Hospital is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our outpatient Behavioral Health team. This is a chance to practice meaningful, longitudinal psychiatric care in a supportive environment with strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive; aligned with MGMA 75th percentile and adjusted every two years
• Incentives: Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan support available
• Benefits:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance with up to a $2,000 HRA
  • Generous PTO
  • Loan forgiveness and tuition reimbursement programs
  • Retirement benefits and additional employer-supported programs

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• Four 10-hour clinic days per week
• No call
• Outpatient-only role

Scope of Practice & Clinical Environment

• Outpatient psychiatry caring for pediatric through adult populations
• Epic EMR with systemwide rollout
• Dragon dictation and DAX ambient scribe technology
• Plans to expand services with additional counselors and group therapy options
• Dedicated spaces for patient privacy and counseling

Support Staff & Team Structure

• Join a Behavioral Health team that includes:
  • 1 Psychiatrist
  • 1 Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
  • 1 LCSW (with active hiring plans for additional counselors)
• Nursing and administrative support integrated across the clinic
• Collaborative team approach with access to primary care and specialty services as needed

Qualifications

• At least one year of outpatient clinical experience after completing training
• Eligible for Alaska licensure
• Comfortable working with pediatric through adult patients

South Peninsula Hospital

South Peninsula Hospital is a 22-bed critical access hospital with a 28-bed long-term care facility and a 9-bed emergency department operating 24/7. We serve as the primary healthcare hub for the southern Kenai Peninsula, offering a full range of services you’d expect in a small town—primary care, home health, long-term care—along with advanced specialties including orthopedics, interventional radiology, pediatric therapy, and neurology.

We are a three-time Top 100 Critical Access Hospital and hold a 5-Star Patient Satisfaction rating from CMS. Our teams consistently score above state and national averages in patient experience, clinical quality, and employee satisfaction.

About Homer, Alaska

Homer sits on the shores of Kachemak Bay and offers remarkable views of glaciers, mountains, and wildlife. The town blends recreation, culture, and community, with great schools, a vibrant arts scene, and plenty of dining and entertainment. Whether you're drawn to adventure or looking for a peaceful coastal home, Homer is a unique and welcoming place to live and practice medicine.