Pays $44k — $27k below the Healthcare market median of ~$71k (48 jobs)
Behavioral Health Clinical Associate
About the Role
Support individuals with mental illness in community settings. Flexible schedule. Hiring bonus. Up to 4 weeks PTO first year. Anchorage.
Join Arc of Anchorage as a Behavioral Health Clinical Associate – Hiring Bonus in Anchorage, Alaska, United States.
Key Responsibilities
- High School Diploma and/or GED. One (1) year experience working with or having direct life experience with individuals who experience mental illness.
Requirements
- Communication skills using the English spoken word
- Ability to see within normal parameters
- Ability to hear within normal range The Arc of Anchorage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus offered.
- 20 days PTO.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Arc of Anchorage in Anchorage, Alaska, United States.
Licensure & Certifications
Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of experience working with individuals experiencing mental illness. Must possess a valid driver's license, insurance, and pass mandatory background checks and agency trainings.
Qualifications
- Education
- High school
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Clinical Associate at Arc of Anchorage a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Mental Health Therapy healthcare professional listings evaluated on our platform.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Mental Health Therapy — healthcare professional Career Context
Of the 48 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 19% are remote, 31% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Alaska's cost-of-living index is 125.8 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$44k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $35k 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).
Location & Logistics
Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$44k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$3k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Healthcare roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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