Mental Health Clinician - Family Therapist
Listed compensation
$65k-$70k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
PHH, Alaska's leading adolescent residential treatment program, is looking for additional team members. We are currently recruiting for a Master’s Level Mental Health Therapist to join our team.
In person interviews available to qualified applicants.
We are seeking an emotionally healthy individual with common sense, humor, and the ability to work with youth and families.
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Requirements
Master’s Degree in: Psychology, Social Work, Guidance and Counseling, Behavioral Sciences or related Social Science and experience.
Able to pass a background check.
Function
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling.
- Provide risk assessment and crisis intervention.
- Completes Comprehension Behavioral Health Assessment (BHA).
- Maintain a contemporary knowledge of mental health resources.
- Prepare and present pertinent, mental health related groups for resident youth and their families.
Benefits
- Health care – Comprehensive coverage for you and your family.
- Employer paid life insurance.
401K – Secure your future with our competitive retirement benefits with a 6% employer match of your annual salary after 6 months of service.
Accrued and Mental Health Leave – Your well-being is our priority. Enjoy a generous leave package and additional time off specifically for mental wellness.
Paid College Tuition: Committed to your growth, you may qualify for tuition reimbursement in a related field after five years of dedicated service.
Training Opportunities: Stay at the forefront of your profession with continuous learning options to further your career and education after one year of service.
Licensure Opportunities: For qualified applicants, we provide avenues to gain official licensure in your field.
- Employment with PHH may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
- Competitive salary
- Relocation Assistance Negotiable
- Family Friendly work environment.
- Learn more at phhalaska.org
PHH is a Drug/Smoke/Alcohol/Violence Free Workplace.
Alaskan Natives are encouraged to apply.
PHH is an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual, group, and family counseling services while conducting risk assessments and crisis interventions. Complete comprehensive behavioral health assessments and prepare mental health-related group sessions for residents and their families.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Clinician - Family Therapist at Presbyterian Hospitality House a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 8,029 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 28% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state. 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 ~$68k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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