<p>A Behavioral Health Clinician opportunity in Sitka, Alaska — one of the most visually striking and culturally rich communities in Southeast Alaska — offering full-spectrum outpatient mental health services within a trauma-informed, multidisciplinary care model. This role carries genuine clinical breadth: individual, group, family, and marital therapy alongside comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, crisis intervention, and care coordination. The position is well-suited to a licensed or license-eligible clinician who wants meaningful community impact, a collaborative team environment, and a competitive salary in a uniquely compelling Alaskan setting.</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 delivering services across the full continuum: individual, group, family, and marital therapy</li> <li>Comprehensive clinical scope includes bio-psychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and care coordination</li> <li>Crisis intervention services provided during clinic hours as needed</li> <li>Trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered clinical framework throughout all service delivery</li> <li>Active participation on a multidisciplinary treatment team with regular team meetings and case reviews</li> <li>Care coordination with community partners and cross-service referral support to ensure continuity of care</li> <li>Documentation maintained in an electronic health records system in compliance with HIPAA and organizational standards</li> <li>Mission-driven focus on expanding access to mental health services and supporting long-term recovery and wellness for the Sitka community</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 individualized treatment planning</li> <li>Experience working with diverse populations across a range of age groups</li> <li>Strong clinical foundation in crisis intervention, safety planning, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities</li> <li>Ability to maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in an EHR environment</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Sitka occupies a dramatic stretch of Baranof Island on Alaska's Inside Passage — surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, old-growth Tongass National Forest, and the volcanic peak of Mount Edgecumbe. The community is known for its deep Tlingit cultural heritage, vibrant arts scene, world-class salmon and halibut fishing, kayaking, hiking, and wildlife viewing that rivals anywhere in North America. With a close-knit population and a lower cost of living relative to other Alaskan hubs, Sitka draws clinicians who value a high quality of life, genuine community connection, and the rare chance to practice in one of the most beautiful places on earth.</p>