Pays $31.83-$44.56/hrCounselor market median is ~$96k (96 jobs)

Behavioral Health Clinician - Unlicensed

Counselor 8.9 Work-LifeFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago

About the Role

Outpatient behavioral health in Alaska. Unlicensed welcome with supervision. $66K-$93K. Sign-on bonus. Work in breathtaking Southeast Alaska.

Join SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) as a Behavioral Health Clinician - Unlicensed in Alaska.

Key Responsibilities

  • Licensed as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Counselor (LPC) or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).

Requirements

  • SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska.
  • We see our employees as our strongest assets.
  • It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $66K - $93K
  • Signing bonus offered.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Remote position - work from anywhere.

This position offers remote work flexibility. Work with SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) in Alaska.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavioral Health TreatmentBio-psychosocial AssessmentCrisis InterventionIndividual TherapyGroup TherapyFamily TherapyTrauma Informed CareCase ManagementDiagnostic EvaluationTreatment PlanningMotivational InterviewingCare CoordinationHIPAA ComplianceElectronic Health RecordsPatient Advocacy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Clinician - Unlicensed at SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) a 8.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,538 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.

Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 20% have no call, 76% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Alaska's cost-of-living index is 125.8 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $63k in an average-cost state — Alaska ranks #8 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$80k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 8.9/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) logo

About SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC)

Hospitals and Health Care
Juneau, AK
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Retirement plan
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance