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Arc of Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska

Behavioral Health Aide - Residential Extended (3-Day) or (4-Day)

Behavioral HealthIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$17.50 - $20.42/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 20m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Arc of Anchorage as a Behavioral Health Aide – Residential, 3 or 4-Day 12-Hour Shifts in Anchorage, AK, USA.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $17.50 - $20.42/hr.
  • Hiring Bonus Available
  • Overtime paid at time-and-a-half (4 hours per 12-hour shift)

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

Apply to join Arc of Anchorage as a Behavioral Health Aide – Residential, 3 or 4-Day 12-Hour Shifts.

Key Responsibilities

Provide person-centered behavioral health services and recovery-oriented support to individuals in a residential setting. Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure client safety, facilitate treatment goals, and maintain a therapeutic environment.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or GED and the ability to pass mandatory agency trainings and background checks. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record and demonstrate effective communication skills.

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Behavioral health supportCrisis interventionDe-escalationClient supervisionDocumentationMedication administrationTrauma-informed careActivities of daily living supportTherapeutic relationship buildingSafety monitoringInterdisciplinary collaborationElectronic health recordsIncident reportingPeer support

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 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.

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

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  • Includes weekends
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About Arc of Anchorage

Individual and Family Services
Anchorage, AK
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Hiring Bonus Available
Overtime paid at time-and-a-half (4 hours per 12-hour shift)