Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LCSW, LPC)
Listed compensation
$115k-$120k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) – Alaska
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- Work Setting: Remote / Telehealth
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Salary: $115,000–$120,000 per year, plus benefits
Position Overview
We are hiring independently licensed mental health professionals in Alaska to provide counseling through telehealth. This opportunity is open to LPCs, LCSWs, and LMFTs who are comfortable working with clients experiencing emotional, behavioral, relationship, and life-related concerns. The role is focused on direct therapy and thoughtful case management, with regular weekday hours and the flexibility of remote practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide individual counseling through secure video sessions
- Review client concerns, history, and current circumstances
- Determine the areas that should be addressed during therapy
- Use therapeutic methods appropriate to the client and situation
- Maintain clear and current clinical records
- Help clients work through emotional, behavioral, and relationship concerns
- Recognize when additional services or referrals may be appropriate
- Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Follow Alaska licensing, ethical, and telehealth requirements
- Eligible Licenses
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- Master’s degree in a relevant field: Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Mental Health Counseling
- Active, independent license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT) in Alaska
- Two years of experience in a clinical mental health setting
- Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
- Paid time off and retirement savings with a 401(k) match
- Disability insurance and employee assistance programs
- Send your resume now!
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active, independent license as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT in Alaska. A master's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of clinical mental health experience are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Work — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% are remote, 26% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Gotham Enterprises ranks #1 of 10 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 84/100, 620 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 9.3 / 10 · top 5% in social work (counseling) | ranked against 321 Social Work (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $115k–$120k | Social Work median $88k (middle half $75k–$119k)18 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 76% remote · 26% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Social Work pay trend | +4.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Gotham Enterprises | silver tier, 84/100 · #1 of 10 for pay | Top Employers work-life index620 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LCSW, LPC) at Gotham Enterprises a 9.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Social Work (Counseling) — ranked against 321 active Social Work (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$118k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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