Psychologist

PsychologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$175k-$225k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Company Overview

Hope Valley Health & Wellness, is dedicated to providing high-quality mental health and addiction treatment. We serve our clients by focusing on evidence-based treatment and a person-centered approach.

Summary

We are seeking a passionate Psychologist to join our team at Hope Valley Health & Wellness in Wasilla Alaska. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to our mission of delivering transformative mental health care through evidence-based practices and holistic therapies.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts psychosocial assessments and initiates a discharge plan at admission.
  • Maintains assigned caseload.
  • Facilitate appropriate therapeutic groups and individual therapy sessions.
  • May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
  • May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.
  • Completes utilization reviews in a timely manner.
  • Complete necessary community referrals and ensure continuity of care with other agencies as needed.
  • Conduct assessments, screenings, treatment planning, and managing clients' progress.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Current license Psy. D, required.

  • At least two (2) years of experience working with individuals with substance use disorder preferred.
  • Expert knowledge of cognitive behavioral therapy.
  • Current CPR and First Aid certifications are required.
  • Must have a current TB test or chest x-ray.
  • Must have and maintain a valid Alaska driver’s license, clean driving record, and maintain personal auto insurance coverage.
  • Knowledge of the requirements for providing services needed to clients.
  • Experience in electronic charting preferred.
  • Experience with conducting client group sessions, and one on one sessions is required.
  • Strong understanding of the principles and application of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
  • Knowledge and understanding of HIPAA and CFR-42 client confidentiality regulations.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work well and quickly under pressure both individually and as part of a team.
  • Excellent project management skills to consistently meet deadlines.
  • Strong organizational skills with superior attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

Call-To-Action

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals seeking mental health support, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at Hope Valley Health & Wellness!

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Discharge planningHIPAA complianceCFR-42 regulations

Addiction Medicine — Psychologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychologist listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 42% have no call, 56% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Alaska is 102.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$200k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $195k in an average-cost state. 58.9% of Alaska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychologist pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$200k midpoint, that is roughly $8k–$14k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Salary Distribution38 jobs · 13 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 13 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
59%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Loan repayment
16%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.5this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychologist roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,947 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Wasilla

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$409k≈ 2.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,870/mo≈ 13% 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.