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Cordova, Alaska

Mental Health Counselor (Days), Co

Counselor Top 25% in Mental Health CounselingContract

Listed compensation

$34.20/hr + $1,246/wk stipend

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Contract · on-site
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Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Travel Mental Health Counselor (Days)

Mobile Health Team Inc. is seeking an experienced Mental Health Counselor for a 13-week travel assignment in Cordova, AK.

  • Contract Details
  • Days
  • Start Date: 10/5/2026
  • Contract: 13 Weeks
  • Location: Cordova, AK
  • Hourly Pay: $ 34.20
  • Non-taxed Stipend: $ 1246.00
  • Weekly Total Pay: $ 2169.40
  • EMR Used: CPSI/Evident

Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain ethical behavior commensurate with the code of ethics of the employee profession.
  • Function as part of the agency team, working in cooperation with all staff.
  • Attend weekly clinical team meetings.
  • Attend weekly staff meetings.

Assure completion of documentation in a timely and efficient manner as required by funding sources and agency policy.

Provide comprehensive assessment, outpatient and aftercare, and crisis intervention for mental health and substance abuse clients in accordance with accepted clinical practice standards, current federal, state, and grant administrations and regulations (DBH), ethical standards of their professional affiliation and established agency policy and procedures.

  • Prepare all documentation and other reports as needed.
  • Represent Sound Alternatives to the community in an appropriate and professional manner.
  • Carry a caseload in the delivery of direct services including but not limited to individual, group, and family counseling/therapy.
  • Participate in needs assessment for identification of behavioral health needs in the community.
  • Provide consultation to members of the staff and community agencies as needed/requested.
  • Maintain an excellent working relationship with all community human service agencies and organizations.

Under the direction of the Director of Community Programs, coordinate treatment activities with departments as necessary.

Participate in treatment team meetings and case conferences with other staff, OCS, and other involved parties as appropriate.

  • Maintain client advocacy as a priority within and outside of the agency as necessary.
  • Maintain effective standards of communication between self & co-workers.
  • Participate in needs assessment for identification of behavioral health needs in the community.

Compensation

  • Weekly Pay (hourly) + Non-taxed Stipend (if eligible)
  • Pay package details provided upon offer

Requirements

  • Minimum Requirements:
  • MUST have at least 2 years of experience
  • Must be LCSW(Licensed Master Level Clinician )
  • Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification during employment
  • Effective team skills, including interaction, support, and respect are required.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
  • Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
  • Excellent communication skills, professionalism, and reliability

Ability to learn and apply basic computer skills including locating and opening documents, completing forms, opening and sending e-mail messages.

Compliance/Screening (Pre-Start)

  • Drug screen and background check (facility required)
  • Additional facility onboarding forms as assigned

Benefits

  • Why Work With Mobile Health Team Inc.:
  • Weekly pay
  • Dedicated recruiter support
  • Streamlined onboarding & compliance guidance
  • Transparent pay packages
  • Opportunities for extensions and future assignments
  • MED298764​

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental health counselingSubstance abuse counselingClinical documentationCase managementTreatment planningIndividual counselingGroup counselingMultitaskingComputer literacy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Counselor (Days), Cordova, AK at Mobile Health Team a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Counseling — ranked against 632 active Mental Health Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Mental Health Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 28% have no call, 57% require no weekends.

Mental Health Counseling pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k 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 ~$71k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution23 jobs · 6 employers

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 632 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Cordova

Median resident rent
$1,200/mo
Residents’ average commute
7 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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Benefits & Perks

Weekly Pay
Dedicated Recruiter Support
Streamlined Onboarding
Transparent Pay Packages
Opportunities for Extensions