<p>This ACT Program Manager opportunity is based in Bethel, Alaska — a hub community in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta region — and sits at the intersection of clinical leadership and direct behavioral health service delivery. The role leads an integrated, collaborative care team operating under the Access to Collaborative Treatment (ACT) model, which co-locates primary care and mental health professionals to deliver coordinated, person-centered services. 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 offers a compelling package for a seasoned behavioral health clinician ready to step into a program leadership role in a high-need, high-impact community.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual salary range: $83,283 – $108,268</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>Leads the ACT (Access to Collaborative Treatment) program — an integrated care model that co-locates primary care and behavioral health professionals to deliver coordinated, person-centered treatment</li> <li>Clinical population includes individuals experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, and a broad range of behavioral health concerns</li> <li>Program employs a trauma-informed, strengths-based framework with evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)</li> <li>Provides direct clinical supervision and professional development oversight to a team of ACT clinicians</li> <li>Manages daily program operations including staff scheduling, interdepartmental meeting attendance, and program effectiveness monitoring</li> <li>Supports crisis intervention, clinical assessments, treatment planning, and referral coordination as needed</li> <li>Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration across healthcare disciplines to ensure comprehensive, continuous client care</li> <li>Outpatient collaborative care setting with ongoing program development responsibilities tied to evolving community needs and treatment philosophies</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 five years of clinical experience in a behavioral health or related setting</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in clinical assessment, crisis intervention, treatment planning, and therapeutic intervention delivery</li> <li>Clinical supervisory experience preferred</li> <li>Must be able to obtain Alaska licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) within six months of hire</li> <li>Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and work effectively with diverse patient populations</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Bethel is the largest community in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta and serves as the regional hub for more than 50 surrounding Alaska Native villages, offering clinicians a rare opportunity to make a measurable difference in an underserved and culturally rich region. Life in Bethel is defined by vast wilderness, subsistence culture, and a close-knit community — with world-class fishing, hunting, and access to some of Alaska's most remote and spectacular landscapes. The region's remoteness is offset by a strong sense of purpose and community among healthcare professionals who choose to serve here, and Bethel's role as a regional center means access to a broader range of services and amenities than most rural Alaska postings provide.</p>