Pays $29.82-$41.6/hr — Psychologist market median is ~$71k (267 jobs)
Crisis Behavioral Health Clinician
About the Role
Crisis clinician in Sitka, AK. $29.82-$41.60/hr. Work in the ER. Evaluate and coordinate care. Full benefits.
Join SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) as a Crisis Behavioral Health Clinician in Sitka, Alaska.
Key Responsibilities
- Licensed as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Counselor (LPC) or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
Requirements
- American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment
- SEARHC, Driver License
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $29.82-$41.6/hr (Est. $62k-$87k/year).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
Apply to join SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) as a Crisis Behavioral Health Clinician.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 30% have no call, 44% require no weekends.
Alaska's cost-of-living index is 125.8 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$74k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k in an average-cost state — Alaska ranks #8 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through May 2026).
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$74k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.9/10 on work-life balance for Psychologist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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