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 3-year fellowship 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 disorders across the lifespan.
It is our goal to give those new in the industry a solid foundation in the early stages of their career. 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, MSW’s and Med’s
Kick Start Your Clinical Career
Program Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Ongoing support and mentorship
- Comprehensive and hands on training.
- Work alongside experienced mental health clinicians
- Daily case conferences
- Payment of DEA licensure and insurance credentialing
- Networking & professional development
- 3 beautiful Alaskan locations to choose from
- Relocation allowance options
Program Breakdown
Opportunities for hands-on practical experience with a multitude of treatment techniques, including; neurofeedback, somatic therapies, EMDR, & safe and sound protocol.
Engage in direct client care under supervision.
Key Concepts: psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment
Anticipated Caseload: 10 appointments /week by the end of year
Year two is specifically designed to build and expand on therapeutic modalities learned in year one. Fellows and residents will see an increased level of direct client care with supervision and mentorship from our team of experienced clinicians. Regular one-on-one time is scheduled with your advisor for adequate Q and A opportunities to discuss challenges and explore alternative perspectives and ideas.
Key Concepts: Utilization of therapeutic modalities, Increasing number of
Anticipated Caseload: 20 appointments /week by the end of year
By the 3rd year, Fellows will be operating more independently with a focus on mentorship instead of supervision. During this final year, ongoing skill refinement will take place, defining you as a top-tier provider. This year, you will also provide program mentorship to a 1st-year fellow, providing you the opportunity to look inward on your foundation and evaluate your best / and worst habits to either keep or curb.
Throughout the process you will be building a client base and portfolio of skills. By the end of your 3rd year, we anticipate that you will have a full caseload and will transition into a full-time Mental Health Clinician with ND Systems.
Key Concepts:
Anticipated Caseload: 30 appointments /week by the end of year
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
Admission Requirements
Fellowship
- Graduate degree in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Have or be able to obtain an active Alaska RN license
- Demonstrate willingness to commit to a 3 year program
- Demonstrate interest in advancing skills to serve communities with complex diagnoses
- Be located in, able to commute to or relocate to Fairbanks, Kenai or Anchorage, Alaska
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 3 year program
- Demonstrate interest in advancing skills to serve communities with complex diagnoses
- Be located in, able to commute to or relocate to Fairbanks, Kenai or Anchorage, Alaska