Senior Mental Health Counselor Masters - Psych ED - Providence Anchorage

Join our team at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK as a Senior Mental Health Counselor. This is a full-time position with a 0.9 FTE, variable shift, and 36 hours per week. A $5,000 hiring bonus is available for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

About the role

The Clinical Assessment Specialist is a licensed professional with a master's degree in the social services fields. They serve as a member of the emergency/acute care clinical team to provide psychiatric risk assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and implementation, and crisis intervention to patients and families in both the Medical and Psychiatric Emergency Departments.

At Providence, caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. We empower our team members to thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric risk assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Implement crisis intervention for patients and families in emergency departments.
• Serve as a member of the emergency/acute care clinical team.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work or other related field. Or, Ph.D in Psychology or other related field.
• One of the following Alaska state licenses upon hire:
  • Masters Social Worker License
  • Clinical Social Worker License
  • Psychologist License
  • Marriage and Family Therapist License
  • Professional Counselor License
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association certification within 30 days of hire.
• 3 years of clinical experience in the mental health field.

Benefits

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. Benefits include:

• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching
• Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Life insurance and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, and time off for health issues
• Voluntary benefits and well-being resources

Providence is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard, and respected.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $40.11 - $62.27 per hour. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Schedule

• Full time, 0.9 FTE
• Variable shift
• 36 hours per week

Providence has a long history of serving Alaska, beginning in 1902 during the Gold Rush. Today, we are the state's largest private employer and leading health care provider, with award-winning medical centers in Anchorage, Eagle River, Kodiak Island, Mat-Su, Seward, and Valdez.