<p>A Behavioral Health Clinician opportunity in Sitka, Alaska — one of the most visually striking and culturally rich communities in the Pacific Northwest — offering a full-scope outpatient mental health role embedded within a multidisciplinary team. This position delivers the complete continuum of behavioral health services, from diagnostic evaluation and individual therapy to crisis intervention and care coordination, using trauma-informed, evidence-based, and culturally responsive frameworks. The salary range of $70,000–$120,000 annually reflects meaningful earning potential for clinicians at varying licensure levels, and the role carries genuine community impact in a setting where behavioral health access matters deeply.</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>Full-scope outpatient behavioral health practice: individual, group, family, and marital therapy</li> <li>Comprehensive diagnostic services including bio-psychosocial assessments and formal diagnostic evaluations</li> <li>Crisis intervention coverage provided during clinic hours as needed</li> <li>Individualized treatment plan development and ongoing updates as part of active caseload management</li> <li>Active participation in multidisciplinary team meetings, case reviews, and clinical supervision sessions</li> <li>Care coordination with interdisciplinary providers and community-based partners to support continuity of care</li> <li>Electronic health records documentation with emphasis on accuracy, timeliness, and HIPAA compliance</li> <li>Referral management and cross-service continuity support for patients navigating complex behavioral health needs</li> <li>Trauma-informed, person-centered, and culturally responsive clinical model serving diverse populations and age groups</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field required</li> <li>Active licensure preferred (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent state credential); license-eligible candidates considered with supervision support</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning</li> <li>Clinical proficiency in crisis intervention, safety planning, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities</li> <li>Experience working with diverse populations across a range of age groups</li> <li>Active Alaska licensure or eligibility to obtain required prior to start</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Sitka occupies a dramatic stretch of Baranof Island on Alaska's Inside Passage — surrounded by old-growth Tongass National Forest, the Pacific Ocean, and the snow-capped peaks of the Baranof Mountains. The community is home to a rich Tlingit cultural heritage, a vibrant arts scene, world-class salmon and halibut fishing, sea kayaking, and hiking that begins steps from town. Sitka offers a small-city feel with genuine community cohesion, a lower cost of living relative to other coastal Alaskan communities, and the kind of work-life balance that draws clinicians who want their practice to mean something beyond the clinic walls.</p>