<p>A full-scope outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician opportunity is open in Sitka, Alaska, embedded within a multidisciplinary team delivering trauma-informed, culturally responsive mental health care to a diverse community. The role spans individual, group, family, and marital therapy alongside comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, crisis intervention, and care coordination — making it an ideal fit for a clinician who wants broad clinical engagement rather than a narrow caseload. The $70,000–$120,000 salary range reflects meaningful earning potential in a setting where the work is genuinely community-defining.</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 serving individuals across a broad range of behavioral, emotional, and mental health disorders</li> <li>Full therapy modality mix: individual, group, family, and marital therapy delivered using evidence-based practices</li> <li>Comprehensive clinical scope: bio-psychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning, and ongoing plan updates</li> <li>Crisis intervention services provided during clinic hours as clinical need arises</li> <li>Active role on a multidisciplinary treatment team with regular team meetings, case reviews, and collaborative care coordination</li> <li>Care coordination with community partners to support referrals and continuity of care across services</li> <li>Documentation maintained in an electronic health records system in compliance with HIPAA and organizational standards</li> <li>Culturally responsive and person-centered care model serving diverse populations and age groups</li> <li>ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) program support component integrated into the role</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 license); license-eligible candidates considered with supervision support</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, and individualized treatment planning</li> <li>Clinical proficiency in crisis intervention, safety planning, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities</li> <li>Experience working with diverse populations across multiple age groups</li> <li>Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and clinical documentation skills</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Sitka, Alaska sits on Baranof Island in the Alexander Archipelago of Southeast Alaska — a coastal community surrounded by the Tongass National Forest, the largest national forest in the United States, and the waters of the Pacific. The setting draws clinicians who value dramatic natural scenery, world-class fishing, kayaking, hiking, and wildlife, all within a tight-knit community of roughly 8,500 residents. Sitka carries a rich cultural heritage rooted in Tlingit tradition and Russian colonial history, and its walkable downtown, strong arts community, and access to Alaska Marine Highway ferry service make it a distinctive and rewarding place to build a career in community health.</p>