<p>A full-scope outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician opportunity is open in Sitka, Alaska, embedded within a multidisciplinary team delivering trauma-informed, culturally responsive mental health services to a diverse community. The role spans individual, group, family, and marital therapy alongside comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, crisis intervention, and care coordination — a genuinely broad clinical scope that suits a clinician who wants to practice at the top of their training. Sitka's remote coastal setting, strong sense of community, and access to Alaska's extraordinary natural environment make this a compelling destination for clinicians seeking meaningful work and an exceptional quality of life.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range: $70,000 – $120,000 annually, commensurate with licensure and experience</li> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>Paid time off and paid holidays</li> <li>Retirement plan options</li> <li>Life and disability insurance</li> <li>Professional development support and clinical supervision available for license-eligible clinicians</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Outpatient behavioral health setting serving individuals across a broad range of behavioral, emotional, and mental health presentations</li> <li>Full therapy modality mix: individual, group, family, and marital therapy delivered using evidence-based practices</li> <li>Comprehensive clinical scope includes bio-psychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and crisis intervention during clinic hours</li> <li>Trauma-informed, person-centered, and culturally responsive care model — particularly relevant given Sitka's Indigenous and Alaska Native patient population</li> <li>Active role on a multidisciplinary treatment team with regular team meetings, case reviews, and collaborative care coordination with community partners</li> <li>Documentation maintained in an electronic health records system with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and HIPAA compliance</li> <li>Referral support and continuity-of-care coordination across service lines</li> <li>Focus on improving community-wide access to mental health services and supporting long-term recovery and wellness</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field required</li> <li>Licensure preferred (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent state credential); license-eligible candidates considered with supervision support available</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, and individualized treatment planning</li> <li>Experience working with diverse populations across multiple age groups</li> <li>Strong clinical skills in crisis intervention, safety planning, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities</li> <li>Active Alaska licensure or eligibility to obtain required prior to start</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Sitka occupies a stunning stretch of Baranof Island on Alaska's Inside Passage — a coastal rainforest setting surrounded by mountains, ocean, and some of the most dramatic scenery in North America. The city offers a tight-knit community of roughly 8,500 residents, a rich Alaska Native cultural heritage, excellent public schools, and year-round access to world-class fishing, kayaking, hiking, and wildlife. For clinicians drawn to purposeful work in a place that genuinely needs skilled behavioral health providers, Sitka delivers both professional impact and an unmatched outdoor lifestyle far removed from the pace of urban practice.</p>