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Fairbanks, Alaska

Adult Counselor

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract bid.

Goldbelt Glacier is accelerating healthcare delivery and providing superior force health readiness across the military, federal, and civilian landscapes. Goldbelt Glacier is committed to providing transformative and comprehensive health operational capabilities to support customers across scientific, clinical, technological, and program management areas.

Summary

The licensed clinical Adult Counselor positions have the primary responsibility of providing short term, non-medical counseling and outreach to military service members and their families in Alaska. This includes individual, couples, group counseling, as well as briefings and presentations and 'walk-around' counseling to decrease the stigma often associated with counseling.

We are currently seeking qualified Adult Counselor to support the Military and Family Life Counseling (MFLC) program in Alaska.

MFLC Adult Counselors provide services to military service members and their families to increase their ability to develop strong relationships, stress management, adequately express and manage their emotions and helps participants learn to anticipate and resolve unique challenges associated with military life.

Other issues typically include marital problems, parenting, grief and loss, adjustment issues related to PSC'ing and deployments. These services aid in preventing or reducing the effects of stressors that may detract from military and family readiness.

Additionally, Adult Counselors provide proactive outreach to service members and their families via walk-around counseling. Counselors work closely with military branch points of contact (POCs) to ensure that program services are provided within the scope of the contract and meet the needs of the assigned installation.

Salary and leveling commensurate with experience.

Essential Job Functions

  • Providing face-to-face, short-term, non-medical counseling to military service members and their families.
  • Making appropriate referrals and handoffs to military and community resources, as needed.
  • Using approved training and materials to provide presentations / briefings to individuals and groups.
  • Providing referral resources to participants who need a greater level of care or to those that are not eligible for the MFLC program.
  • Providing outreach services to parents and the installation command staff.
  • Communicating information regarding trends and issues at assigned installation to supervisors.
  • Participating in regular in-service training, quality improvement committees, or other contract activities as assigned.
  • Submitting Activity forms daily, to show 8 hours of direct daily contact.
  • Reporting time daily for employer and government.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge

  • Thorough knowledge and experience using short term, solution focused counseling techniques.
  • Working knowledge of relevant military, state, federal, and local laws and resources.
  • A thorough understanding of the military lifestyle and experience working with military family members.
  • Ability to understand, apply, and maintain professional standards.
  • Highly developed written, oral, and presentation communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Proficient in iPhone, iPad and other APPLE technology/products.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Licensure at the independent practice level (LCSW, LMFT, LPC LCPC, LMHC).
  • Master’s degree from an accredited graduate program in a mental health-related field such as social work, psychology, marriage/family therapy, or counseling.
  • Ability to pass all background/suitability checks, including CNACI security clearance.
  • Fluency in the English language.
  • A valid driver’s license; ability to travel locally as needed.
  • Willing to travel 10% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

MFLC experience

Bilingual in Spanish

Ability to interact with military members during routine unit activities, such as physical training and military exercises.

Pay and Benefits

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical counselingShort-term counselingSolution-focused therapyCrisis interventionPublic speakingPresentation skillsCase managementMilitary culture knowledgeReferral managementDocumentationRelationship building

Behavioral Health — Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 58% are remote, 28% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

What does the Counselor market look like in Alaska?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedCounselor median $73k (middle half $63k–$83k)306 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingAlaska index 102.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All counselor listings in Alaska76 active12,745 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 58% remote · 28% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS counselor listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings835 in the last 30 days473 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Counselor pay trend (all specialties)−2.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Alaska figures use all counselors: too few Alaska Behavioral Health postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Counselor Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs
8
<$75k
8
$75k-95k
6
$95k-115k
5
$115k-135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs
401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
34%
Loan repayment
21%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Mental Health Counselor Masters - Providence Youth Behavioral Health Center

Providence · Anchorage, AK, United States

$37.84-$58.75/hr
#2

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LMHC, LCSW)

Gotham Enterprises · Cartersburg, Indiana

$115k-$120k
#3

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMFT, LCSW, LPC)

$115k-$120k
#4

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist - LICSW - LPCC - LMFT

$74k-$117k
+ 42 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Behavioral Health (Counseling) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 332 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Goldbelt

Health and Human Services
Alexandria, Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company matching
Tax-deferred savings options
Supplementary benefits
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

Living in Fairbanks

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$365k
Typical market rent
$1,907/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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