Alaska | Part Time Mental Health Therapist | Telehealth
Listed compensation
$35-$45/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Telehealth Part Time Mental Health Therapist – Remote
Please note: This is a state-specific application. If you are not currently licensed in Alaska, we encourage you to visit affect.com to view our active openings by state.
If you do not see a current opportunity in your state, we still welcome you to submit your information through our General Application for Future Openings, also available on our website. We’d love to keep your details on file for future consideration.
About Affect
Building on our success in substance use disorder care, Affect has expanded its services to include high-quality, accessible mental health treatment. Our model brings together licensed therapists, innovative technology, and a deeply human approach to help people manage anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges—on their terms.
As we grow, we’re seeking skilled, compassionate licensed mental health professionals to join our remote care team. If you're an Alaska licensed LCSW, LPC, or LMFT looking to make an impact through virtual care, we’d love to connect.
Our ability to provide supervision for non-independent mental health professionals varies by state and license, but we also encourage you to apply. We try to support non-independent licensees when possible.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct diagnostic assessments and collaboratively develop evidence-based treatment plans
Provide individual psychotherapy sessions via secure telehealth platforms
Support Members with a wide range of mental health needs, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges with flexibility to work with members with substance use disorders at times.
Maintain clear and timely clinical documentation in our electronic medical record (EMR) system. Affect provides an AI-powered clinical scribe to assist with documentation, helping reduce administrative burden and allowing clinicians to spend more time focused on member care.
Coordinate care as needed and contribute to a supportive, multidisciplinary environment
Participate in clinical team meetings and optional case consultations
Adhere to HIPAA and all applicable state licensure regulations
Requirements
Active and verifiable license from one of the following Alaska licenses: LCSW, LPC, or LMFT as well as your state of residence if it is not Alaska. All credentials must be verified through the State Board’s website as part of the application process
- Experience providing psychotherapy in outpatient, private practice, or telehealth settings
- Strong communication and clinical skills with a person-centered, trauma-informed approach
- Comfort with EMRs, Google Suite or Microsoft Office, and telehealth tools
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting with professionalism and integrity
- Have a private, HIPAA-compliant workspace and reliable internet
The Benefits of Joining Affect
- The hourly pay range for this part-time contractor role is $35 - $45 per hour, commensurate with experience and professional licensure
- AI-powered clinical scribe technology to streamline documentation and reduce administrative workload
- Supportive team culture focused on impact, collaboration, and innovation
- Be part of building a modern, inclusive, and accessible mental health care system
Join us as we expand our mission—empowering recovery, healing, and hope through digital-first mental health care!
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Alaska | Part Time Mental Health Therapist | Telehealth at Affect a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,820 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 47 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 13% have no call, 60% require no weekends — this position is remote.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,820 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $73k–$94k | Mental Health Therapy median $87k (middle half $72k–$95k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | remote | peers: 70% remote · 13% no call · 60% no weekends47 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US counselor listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 14% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,542 in the last 30 days | 1,395 the 30 days before (+82%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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.
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