Licensed Behavioral Health Clinician (LCSW / LMFT / LPC)
Southwest Alaska Position Highlights Work-Life Balance:
Choose a traditional Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. schedule in outpatient and residential settings, or a concentrated 7-on/7-off rotation for emergency coverage. Outpatient clinicians have input into their own daily schedule, typically averaging 6 sessions per day.
Work Environment:
Provide care across five distinct settings, including residential treatment, outpatient counseling, village outpatient serving remote communities, a dedicated pediatric clinic and children and family services. Caseload is capped at 40 patients, telehealth included.
Call Schedule:
Emergency behavioral health coverage runs 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on a 7-on/7-off rotation. There is no additional on call requirement outside of scheduled shifts.
Culture and Support:
Join a behavioral health department that is actively rebuilding, backed by hospital leadership invested in long term clinical support and growth.
Partnership and Leadership Opportunities:
A ground floor opportunity to help shape department protocols, mentor incoming clinicians and take on a leadership voice as the team expands. Compensation and Benefits Base salary range of $72,000 to $90,000, based on experience Sign-on bonus of $20,000 for a 2 year commitment or $30,000 for a 3 year commitment Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO and retirement plan Qualifications Active, unrestricted license as an LCSW, LMFT or LPC Minimum of 3 years of post licensure clinical experience Comfortable managing a high acuity caseload, including mental health, substance use, trauma and crisis related care Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship About the Community A rural, frontier community Regional Airport is a hub served by passenger carriers and major cargo carriers, ranking third in the state for total flight volume, with regular service to major metros Public education is provided through the local School District, one of the state's largest rural districts, ranked among the top 10 school districts for athletics in Alaska and recognized for integrating local culture into student life Deeply rooted local culture and traditions, including a locally owned community radio station, annual dance festivals and the sled dog races Outdoor lifestyle centered on the river, with fishing, hunting and subsistence traditions playing a central role in daily life A tight knit, multicultural community suited to clinicians looking for a lifestyle built around connection Job Reference #25322