Behavioral Health Clinician Licensed (Masters) - Opioid Treatment Program; $30,000 Sign On*, $15,000 Relocation, and Retention Bonus Eligible

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

We are working together to achieve excellent health. Come join us!

The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation is a Tribal health care organization, serving nearly 30,000 people living across rural, southwest Alaska in villages with populations from about 10 to more than 1,000. Bethel, the regional hub and location of the only hospital in the region, has a population of nearly 7,000. The Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta is home to thousands of lakes and two primary rivers—the Kuskokwim and Yukon.

We offer a broad range of employment opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the health of people in the region.

Position Summary

The purpose of this clinical position is to conduct consultations to individuals experiencing a variety of emotional, mental, or behavioral disturbances upon request from a medical professional in the acute care clinics of the YKDRH. The clinician will provide brief evaluations to reduce the impact of symptoms and/or coordinate a referral to other appropriate service providers within 3 contacts.

Position Qualifications

To perform this successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Nursing with a specialty in Mental Health.
  • Two (2) years supervised experience providing various behavioral health direct services performed at a satisfactory level
  • Experience in a cross-cultural setting, preferably with Native American cultures
  • Alaska Drivers License and provide a copy of current driving record.
  • Must provide a criminal record background.
  • State of Alaska License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) preferred
  • Must have basic computer knowledge, and standard office equipment usage skills.

Advanced written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in clinical assessment skills.

Benefits Include

  • Generous PTO – starting at 4.5 weeks per year, accrued over time
  • Eleven paid holidays
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Retirement plans
  • Employee Wellness Center

*$30,000 Sign On comes with 3-year commitment

Plus More!

Compensation Pay Range Minimum

44.38

Employment Type: Regular

Time Type

Full time

Hours Per Week

40

FLSA Exempt

Yes

Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other basis protected by law. Individuals with disabilities needing assistance in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources directly.

Under P.L. 93-638, preference is given to Alaska Native/American Indian applicants.

For more information, please contact the YKHC Recruitment Department at YKHCRecruitment@YKHC.org

Key Responsibilities

The clinician will conduct consultations for individuals experiencing emotional, mental, or behavioral disturbances in acute care settings. They are responsible for providing brief evaluations and coordinating referrals to appropriate service providers within three contacts.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Nursing with a mental health specialty and have at least two years of supervised behavioral health experience. Preference is given to those with LCSW or LPC licensure and experience working in cross-cultural or Native American settings.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health evaluationCrisis interventionCase managementCross-cultural communicationWritten communicationComputer literacyClinical documentationPatient consultationReferral coordination

Counselor Career Context

Of the 44 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 61% are remote, 16% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedMental Health Therapy median $62k (middle half $50k–$78k)237 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingAlaska index 102.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in Alaska21 active7,947 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 61% remote · 16% no call · 52% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$30k sign-onUS Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 18% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,463 in the last 30 days1,577 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

21 jobs
7
<$75k
1
$90k
2
$100k-125k
9
$125k-150k
2
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs
CME allowance
67%
401k / retirement match
67% this job
Loan repayment
24%
Sign-on bonus
19% this job
Relocation assistance
5% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,933 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Bethel

Median resident rent
$1,678/mo
Residents’ average commute
10 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.