<p>A licensed behavioral health leader is needed to manage the ACT (Access to Collaborative Treatment) Program in Bethel, Alaska — a clinically rich, community-focused role that blends direct program oversight with clinical supervision of a multidisciplinary behavioral health team. The position sits within a collaborative outpatient setting that integrates primary care and mental health services under a trauma-informed, strengths-based model of care. With a $10,000 sign-on bonus, up to $15,000 in relocation and retention incentives, and a salary reaching $108,268, this opportunity is designed to attract an experienced clinician ready to lead meaningful change in a high-need community.</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</li> <li>Eleven paid holidays annually</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, person-centered care framework</li> <li>Trauma-informed, strengths-based clinical philosophy applied across the full patient panel</li> <li>Evidence-based modalities in active use: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)</li> <li>Clinical population includes individuals experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, and a broad range of behavioral health concerns</li> <li>Program Manager provides direct clinical supervision and professional development guidance to ACT clinicians</li> <li>Responsibilities span program operations, staff scheduling, interdepartmental meeting participation, and ongoing quality monitoring</li> <li>Crisis intervention, clinical assessments, treatment planning, and referral coordination are supported at the program level</li> <li>Interdisciplinary collaboration is a core operational expectation — the role bridges behavioral health and primary care teams daily</li> <li>Program effectiveness is actively monitored and updated in response to evolving treatment philosophies and community needs</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 required</li> <li>Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in a behavioral health or related setting</li> <li>Demonstrated experience conducting clinical assessments, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions</li> <li>Clinical supervisory experience preferred</li> <li>Must obtain Alaska licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) within 6 months of hire</li> <li>Proven ability to work effectively with diverse patient populations and multidisciplinary care teams</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Bethel is a hub community in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta of western Alaska, serving as the regional center for one of the most culturally rich and geographically distinct areas in the United States. The region offers a rare opportunity to live and practice in close connection with Alaska Native communities, with access to subsistence activities, river travel, and some of the most expansive wilderness in North America. Clinicians drawn to purposeful work in underserved settings — and who value a lifestyle defined by natural beauty, cultural depth, and genuine community impact — will find Bethel a compelling place to build a career.</p>