Mental Health Clinician - Family Therapist

CounselorFull-Time

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.

Posted 1mo ago

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: Wasilla, 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 to resident youth. Conduct risk assessments, crisis interventions, and complete comprehensive behavioral health assessments.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Individual counselingGroup counselingAdolescent therapy

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 38% 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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Salary Distribution31 jobs · 6 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 6 employers

401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
77%
CME allowance
19%
Loan repayment
3% this job
PSLF eligible
3% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 7,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Wasilla

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$409k≈ 6.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,870/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
105.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Anchorage, AK metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health care – Comprehensive coverage for you and your family
Employer paid life insurance
401K – 6% employer match after 6 months
Accrued and Mental Health Leave
Paid College Tuition
Training Opportunities
Licensure Opportunities
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program