Fellowships & Residency

The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves.” - Stephen Spielburg

Our 2-year fellowships & residency program, part of an elite group of APP postgraduate training programs, offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes both continuing education and supervised clinical practice. The program is designed to prepare recent graduates for the ups and downs of clinical care, overcoming treatment obstacles while offering support and mentorship from our experienced team so that they can confidently provide high-quality care to patients with mental health concerns across the lifespan. 

Our goal is to provide new industry professionals with a solid foundation in the early stages of their careers. Once proper supports are in place, building this foundation will lead to a positive, rewarding and successful career in psychiatric mental health for PMHNP’s, LCSW’s and LPC.  

Kick Start Your Clinical Career

Program Benefits
  • Competitive Salary
  • Dedicated ongoing support and mentorship
  • Comprehensive and hands-on training.
  • Work alongside experienced mental health clinicians
  • Daily case reviews
  • Payment of DEA licensure (PMHNPs)
  • Insurance credentialing 
  • Networking & professional development
  • 3 beautiful Alaskan locations to choose from
  • Relocation allowance options
Program Outcomes

100% of PMHNP, LCSW’s, and LPC’s that completed the ND Systems Fellowship and Residency programs will have:

  • Demonstrated confidence as independent practitioners in the field of behavioral health
  • Increased competence in the care of complex patient diagnosis of all age groups
  • The ability to incorporate a variety of modalities in the treatment of patients with behavioral health issues
  • Become leaders within their communities
Specific Track Outcomes
Fellowship (PMHNPs)
  • Increased confidence in utilizing psychotherapy as a therapeutic modality
  • Able to utilize specialty treatment modalities
  • Function as an active member of an integrated behavioral health team
  • Increased confidence in the management of medications
  • Ability to treat children, youth, adults, and seniors
  • Development of leadership skills through mentorship of newly graduated PMHNP’s
  • Confidence in psychotherapy skills achieved through working with practitioners who are experienced in the field
  • Experience of working within an integrated team of behavioral health professionals
  • Knowledge of a variety of therapeutic approaches
  • Ability to treat children, youth, adults, and seniors

What you can expect

In your first year, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on practical experiences with a multitude of treatment techniques, including; 
 – somatic therapy techniques/modalities
 – safe and sound protocol
 – and more

Engage in direct client care under supervision.
Attend regular case conferences 
Attend weekly one-on-one sessions with a Mentor  

Key Concepts: psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, establishing best practice habits for clinical work.
Anticipated Caseload: 
PMHNP:     15 appointments /week by the end of the year
MSW/LPC: 30 appointments/week by the end  of the year

Year two is specifically designed to build and expand on therapeutic modalities learned in year one. Fellows and residents will experience an increased level of direct client care and will be operating more independently with a focus on mentorship rather than supervision. Ongoing skill refinement will take place, defining you as a top-tier clinical provider. The continuation of regular one-on-one time is scheduled with your mentor for adequate Q&A opportunities to discuss challenges and explore alternative perspectives and ideas. 

Throughout the process, you will be building a strong client base and a highly marketable portfolio of skills. By the end of your 2nd year, there may be an offer extended for participation in the 3rd year leadership extension (by invitation only, based on performance), or potentially a permanent employment opportunity to remain with ND Systems as a valued member of our team.

Key Concepts: Utilization and application of therapeutic modalities, increasing number of clients’ ongoing experience with assessments.   

Anticipated Caseload: 
PMHNP: 20 appointments /week by the end of the year
MSW/MEd: 30 appointments /week by the end of the year

Eligibility Requirements

Fellowship

  • Must be a recent graduate of a master’s, post master’s certificate, or doctoral-level nurse practitioner program accredited by either the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
  • Possess current board certification or be eligible to sit for the board examination as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
  • Hold a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse and nurse practitioner.
  • Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.
  • Successfully pass a background check.
  • Provide evidence or self-certification of up-to-date vaccinations for healthcare workers, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (to be submitted after selection).
  • Be in, able to commute to, or relocate to Fairbanks, Kenai, or Anchorage, Alaska
  • Demonstrate willingness to commit to a 2-year program.

Residency

  • Masters Degree in Education (with a focus on counseling), Masters Degree in Social Work or Masters Degree in Counseling 
  • Willingness to complete state-required supervised clinical hours
  • Demonstrate willingness to commit to a minimum of a 2-year program for completion of the mandatory 3000 hours (to qualify for the licensing application)  
  • Demonstrate interest in advancing skills to serve clients with complex diagnoses
  • Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.
  • Successfully pass a background check
  • Be located in,  able to commute to or relocate to Fairbanks, Kenai or Anchorage, Alaska  

When to apply

Cohort Application Schedule

Before starting your application, please ensure you have the following supporting documentation; 
Professional Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Personal Statement 500-750 words explaining your interest in psychiatric mental health, goals for the fellowship, and what you hope to achieve.
Two Letters of Recommendation
List of 3 References with contact information
Copy of PMHNP Certification (If applicable)
Copy of RN or APRN License (if available/applicable)
Copy of ANCC board Certification or test date (anticipated date accepted)

Kick-start your Clinical Career with ND Systems Today

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If you have any questions about our Fellowship or Residency program, or if you are a graduate student looking for a
precepting placement, please don’t hesitate to pop us off an email. 

Thinking About Relocation?
Your Alaskan Adventure Awaits

Choosing to complete your residency in Alaska is nothing less than a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! You will be building your career in one of the more awe-inspiring places in the world. The landscapes, nature, wildlife, and culture will bring unmeasurable joy and growth to your personal life as you complete your residency or fellowship and grow professionally. This work, play, and stay opportunity will make you the envy of all your classmates! Looking for more information on what Alaska has to offer? Check out these great resources. 

Travel Alaska – Official Tourism Site of Alaska 
Anchorage Tourism
Fairbanks Tourism
City of Kenai Website

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