<p>This ACT Program Manager role in Bethel, Alaska offers a licensed behavioral health clinician the opportunity to lead an integrated, collaborative care team delivering evidence-based mental health services to a diverse and underserved population. The Access to Collaborative Treatment (ACT) model unites primary care and behavioral health professionals in a coordinated, person-centered outpatient setting — a genuinely distinctive clinical environment. With a $10,000 sign-on bonus, up to $15,000 in relocation and retention incentives, and a salary range reaching $108,268, this position is structured to reward experienced clinicians willing to bring leadership to a high-need community. The role blends direct clinical oversight, program management, and interdisciplinary collaboration in equal measure.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Salary range: $83,283 – $108,268 annually</li> <li>$10,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>Up to $15,000 relocation and retention bonus</li> <li>Generous PTO beginning at 4.5 weeks per year, plus eleven paid holidays</li> <li>Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including life and disability insurance</li> <li>Flexible Spending Account (FSA)</li> <li>Retirement plan</li> <li>Employee Wellness Center and additional employee resources</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>ACT (Access to Collaborative Treatment) model integrates primary care and behavioral health professionals into a single, coordinated outpatient care team</li> <li>Trauma-informed, strengths-based clinical framework applied across all patient interactions</li> <li>Evidence-based modalities in active use: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)</li> <li>Patient population presenting with trauma, depression, anxiety, and a broad range of behavioral health concerns</li> <li>Program Manager provides direct clinical supervision and professional development guidance to a team of ACT clinicians</li> <li>Responsibilities span program operations, staff scheduling, crisis intervention support, treatment planning oversight, and referral coordination</li> <li>Active participation in outpatient clinic meetings and interdepartmental collaboration forums</li> <li>Ongoing program evaluation with authority to implement updates aligned with evolving treatment philosophies and community needs</li> <li>Multidisciplinary team environment serving a diverse patient population in a rural Alaska setting</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology, or a related human services field</li> <li>Minimum of five years of clinical experience in a behavioral health or closely related setting</li> <li>Demonstrated experience conducting clinical assessments, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and direct therapeutic interventions</li> <li>Clinical supervisory experience preferred</li> <li>Ability to obtain Alaska licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) within six months of hire</li> <li>Effective communication and leadership skills with the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams and serve diverse populations</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Bethel is a hub community in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta of western Alaska — one of the most culturally rich and geographically striking regions in North America, home to a predominantly Yup'ik population and a strong tradition of community-centered care. Life here offers unmatched access to wilderness recreation including fishing, hunting, and subsistence activities across vast tundra and river systems. Clinicians drawn to meaningful, high-impact work in a close-knit community — and who value the singular experience of rural Alaska living — will find Bethel a compelling and rewarding place to build a career.</p>