Pays $59k-$107k — Counselor market median is ~$76k (328 jobs)
Military Family Life Counselor - Ft. Wainwright, AK
About the Role
No call required. Behavioral health counseling for military families. Fairbanks, Alaska. Salary $59K-$107K/year.
Join Leidos as a Behavioral Health Counselor – No Call, Paid Holidays in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States. Leidos is hiring licensed behavioral health professionals to join our Adult Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) team to support Fort Wainwright, AK. Join the mission to support U.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $59K - $107K
- Paid Federal Holidays
- Free and unlimited behavioral healthcare training
- Reimbursement for job-related license renewal fees
- Eligibility to participate in 401K retirement plan
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
This position offers no call requirements. Work with Leidos in Fairbanks, Alaska, United States.
Key Responsibilities
Provide non-medical counseling, outreach, and support services to military service members and their families at Fort Wainwright. Engage in face-to-face sessions, facilitate presentations, and assist with military life adjustments and transitions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree or higher in a behavioral health profession and possess a valid independent clinical license. Applicants must be U.S. citizens capable of passing a background check and Public Trust clearance.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 64% are remote, 18% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$83k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Clinical Psychology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Military Family Life Counselor - Ft. Wainwright, AK at Leidos a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Psychology counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$83k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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