Mental Health Counselor (Days), Co
Listed compensation
$34.20/hr + $1,246/wk stipend
The week, per this posting
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage and nights and shift pattern.
- Employment & setting
- Contract · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
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
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Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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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