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47+ Counselor Jobs in Alaska

Counselor positions in Alaska with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

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47+ Counselor Jobs in Alaska Available Now

These 28 roles pay ~$122k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Sonder Mind logo

Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Sonder MindTop Employer

CounselorRemote
86-$106 per hour
2d ago
Work-life

6.1/10

Leidos logo

Military Family Life Counselor - CDC - Eielson, AK

Leidos

Presbyterian Hospitality House logo

Mental Health Clinician - Family Therapist

Presbyterian Hospitality House

CounselorWasilla, AK
65k-$70k
1w ago
Community Health Systems Professional Services logo

Behavioral Health Therapist

Community Health Systems Professional Services

UHS logo

Clinical Therapist

UHS

Confidential Employer logo

SATS MATR Counselor (Substance Abuse Treatment Services Medication Assisted Treatment for Reentry) at Goose Creek Correctional Center

Confidential Employer

Confidential Employer logo

SATS IOP Counselor at Palmer Correctional Center

Confidential Employer

Leidos logo

Military Family Life Counselor - Fort Greely, AK

Leidos

Presbyterian Hospitality House logo

Mental Health Clinician - Family Therapist

Presbyterian Hospitality House

Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Confidential Employer logo

GCCC - Dual Diagnosis Counselor

Confidential Employer

Top 25%

in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)

Confidential Employer logo

SATS IOP Counselor at Hiland Mountain Correctional Center

Confidential Employer

Top 25%

in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)

Confidential Employer logo

PCC - RSATS Counselor

Confidential Employer

Top 25%

in Addiction Medicine (Counseling)

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) logo

Behavioral Health Clinician - Licensed

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)

CounselorSitka, AK
87k-$122k
3w ago
Top 25%

in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)

Mobile Health Team logo

Mental Health Counselor (Days), Co

Mobile Health Team

CounselorCordova, AK
34.20 per hour + $1,246/wk stipend
4w ago
Top 25%

in Mental Health Counseling

Providence logo

Mental Health Counselor Masters - Providence Youth Behavioral Residential Center

Providence

CounselorAnchorage, AK
37.84-$58.75 per hour
30+ days ago

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How Alaska Compares for Counselor Pay

Alaska against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$99k
Pay rank
#3 of 51
Work-life balance
6.0/10 · #19
Open listings
145

Counselor roles in Alaska advertise $24k above the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Mississippi leads at $113k.

Counselor median pay and work-life-balance score, Alaska compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs AKWLBListings
Alaska (this page)$99k6.0/10145
Mississippi#1$113k+$14k5.9/10144
Louisiana#2$101k+$2k5.6/10224
Montana#4$91k−$8k6.4/10114
Arkansas#5$91k−$8k6.1/10204
Maine#6$89k−$10k6.7/10108
District of Columbia#7$89k−$10k6.5/1059
Wyoming#8$88k−$11k5.4/1038

“borders” = shares a border with Alaska; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Counselor Jobs in Alaska: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

Alaska offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in alaska. With 47+ open positions and salaries ranging from $59K to $220K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in Alaska on this page have an average score of 4.6/10, with 5% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for counselor jobs in alaska include Confidential Employer, Community Health Network, Leidos, Presbyterian Hospitality House, and more. Positions span counselor jobs alaska. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in alaska, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 3.0% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 15,119+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do counselors earn in Alaska?

Listed counselors in Alaska on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $59K to $220K per year, with a median near $71K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?

Yes — about 5% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which counselors jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring counselors in Alaska right now?

Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include Confidential Employer, Community Health Network, Leidos, Presbyterian Hospitality House, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many counselor jobs in alaska are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 47+ counselors positions in Alaska listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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