Behavioral Health Technician Jobs in Alaska
Behavioral Health Technician jobs in Alaska are among the more active markets in the state, with consistent demand across community mental health centers, residential treatment facilities, tribal health organizations, and correctional settings. Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau hold the heaviest concentration of openings, where established employers such as Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, Southcentral Foundation, and Providence Alaska Medical Center maintain ongoing hiring. The most in-demand specialties include substance use disorder support, crisis stabilization, and youth behavioral health. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Pay Range:$29.82 - $41.60 This position performs evidence-based culturally relevant crisis intervention services in Sitka at Mount Edgecumbe Hospital in the emergency room and other departments of the hospital for those experiencing behavioral, emotional, substance and/or mental disorders. An essential component of the position is evaluation of individuals who present in crisis to determine the most appropriate level of care, up to and including involuntary psychiatric hospitalization (Alaska Statute Title 47 Involuntary Commitment and Admission for Treatment). The clinician also performs other behavioral health services such as intake/diagnostic evaluations, case evaluations, crisis counseling and intervention, discharge planning, and coordination of care external agencies. The clinician is an active, professional, engaged member of the patient’s interdisciplinary hospital treatment team comprised of physicians, nurses, utilization review staff, social work, discharge planners, etc. All services are documented within the electronic health record in accordance with established SEARHC policies, procedures and regulatory bodies. The clinician follows and maintains established clinical outcome measures and productivity standards.SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.
Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
Provide evidence-based culturally relevant crisis intervention services in Sitka at Mount Edgecumbe Hospital in the emergency room and other departments of the hospital for those experiencing behavioral, emotional, substance and/or mental disorders.
In coordination with the interdisciplinary team, assess individuals in crisis to determine the most appropriate level of care.
Implement Alaska Statute Title 47 for psychiatric involuntary assessments and associated documentation.
Coordinate care with other agencies and hospitals to facilitate a higher level of care when indicated, i.e., psychiatric hospitals, psychiatric evaluation and treatment facilities, etc.
Work closely and supportively with members of the patient’s support team, e.g., family members, guardians, outside treatment providers.
Communicate actively, collaboratively and professionally as a member of the patient’s interdisciplinary treatment team comprised of physicians, nurses, other behavioral health professionals, utilization review staff, social work, discharge planning, etc.
Utilize Trauma Informed Care in all aspects of patient, employee, and community interactions.
Provide short term management of mental health and substance use disorders for individuals within the hospital and/or community setting.
Provide motivational interviewing, bio-psychosocial education and skill development.
Coordinate care within the SEARCH health system and local community social agencies to assure appropriate referrals are offered for optimal individualized care.
Maintain complete, timely, and accurate documentation of all services as required by SEARCH policy and procedure and Title 47 Statutes.
Self-monitor and fulfill licensure requirements as required by clinician’s licensing board.
Adhere to patient confidentiality, sharing, and release of information per HIPAA and SEARHC policy.
Attend, engage, and professionally participate in meetings and trainings.
Promptly respond to coding/audit requests and corrections in a respectful, professional, and timely fashion.
Complete all required provider enrollment expectations and documentation.
Other duties as assigned
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related discipline from an accredited educational institution.
Licensed as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Counselor (LPC) or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) preferred.
Once licensure is obtained it is a requirement to keep it current for the duration of employment.
Clinicians who are not yet licensed will receive clinical supervision to ensure appropriate delivery of behavioral health services focused screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, therapy, case management, crisis intervention, patient education, referral, reports, and records keeping, and consultation.
Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License or can be obtained within 6 months of hire.
BLS required within 3 months of hire
Alaska State Chemical Dependency Counselor I or MAC certificate or equivalent preferred.
SEARHC Clinical Competency at 3 months and every 3 years thereafter
Experience Required
2 years experience in a mental health, substance use treatment program or similar behavioral health social service agency
Experience with behavioral health assessment and diagnoses for patients of all ages
Knowledge of
Behavioral health assessment and diagnostic evaluation criteria.
Treatment plan development and patient/family centered goals and objectives.
Evidence-based modern methods, techniques and procedures used in individual and family interventions for emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues.
Federal and state mandatory reporting requirements
Ethical and legal management practices, patient rights, state mandatory reporting requirements, documentation regulations specific to HIPAA, CARF, The Joint Commission, HRSA, State Medicaid and Federal regulations.
Skill and Ability to
Assess patients for risk of suicide, self-harm or homicide and develop effective safety plans.
Assess patient for grave disability due to a serious acute or chronic mental illness.
Implement and document Alaska Title 47 involuntary hold and treatment forms.
Advocate for patients and coordinate required services or to resolve problems in crisis situations.
Analyze, evaluate, and diagnose situations and adopt effective courses of action.
Document clear/concise reports drawing from direct patient observation, screenings, and assessments in accordance with professional standards, state regulations and department protocol.
Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in patients' needs.
Maintain knowledge of new developments in behavioral health assessment and counseling.
Required Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, Driver License - State of AlaskaIf you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
Pay Range:
Pay Range:$29.82 - $41.60 This position performs evidence-based culturally relevant crisis intervention services in Sitka at Mount Edgecumbe Hospital in the emergency room and other departments of the hospital for those experiencing behavioral, emotional, substance and/or mental disorders. An essential component of the position is evaluation of individuals who present in crisis to determine the most appropriate level of care, up to and including involuntary psychiatric hospitalization (Alaska Statute Title 47 Involuntary Commitment and Admission for Treatment). The clinician also performs other behavioral health services such as intake/diagnostic evaluations, case evaluations, crisis counseling and intervention, discharge planning, and coordination of care external agencies. The clinician is an active, professional, engaged member of the patient’s interdisciplinary hospital treatment team comprised of physicians, nurses, utilization review staff, social work, discharge planners, etc. All services are documented within the electronic health record in accordance with established SEARHC policies, procedures and regulatory bodies. The clinician follows and maintains established clinical outcome measures and productivity standards.SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement.
Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. We offer generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.
Key Essential Functions and Accountabilities of the Job
Provide evidence-based culturally relevant crisis intervention services in Sitka at Mount Edgecumbe Hospital in the emergency room and other departments of the hospital for those experiencing behavioral, emotional, substance and/or mental disorders.
In coordination with the interdisciplinary team, assess individuals in crisis to determine the most appropriate level of care.
Implement Alaska Statute Title 47 for psychiatric involuntary assessments and associated documentation.
Coordinate care with other agencies and hospitals to facilitate a higher level of care when indicated, i.e., psychiatric hospitals, psychiatric evaluation and treatment facilities, etc.
Work closely and supportively with members of the patient’s support team, e.g., family members, guardians, outside treatment providers.
Communicate actively, collaboratively and professionally as a member of the patient’s interdisciplinary treatment team comprised of physicians, nurses, other behavioral health professionals, utilization review staff, social work, discharge planning, etc.
Utilize Trauma Informed Care in all aspects of patient, employee, and community interactions.
Provide short term management of mental health and substance use disorders for individuals within the hospital and/or community setting.
Provide motivational interviewing, bio-psychosocial education and skill development.
Coordinate care within the SEARCH health system and local community social agencies to assure appropriate referrals are offered for optimal individualized care.
Maintain complete, timely, and accurate documentation of all services as required by SEARCH policy and procedure and Title 47 Statutes.
Self-monitor and fulfill licensure requirements as required by clinician’s licensing board.
Adhere to patient confidentiality, sharing, and release of information per HIPAA and SEARHC policy.
Attend, engage, and professionally participate in meetings and trainings.
Promptly respond to coding/audit requests and corrections in a respectful, professional, and timely fashion.
Complete all required provider enrollment expectations and documentation.
Other duties as assigned
Education, Certifications, and Licenses Required
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related discipline from an accredited educational institution.
Licensed as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Professional Counselor (LPC) or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) preferred.
Once licensure is obtained it is a requirement to keep it current for the duration of employment.
Clinicians who are not yet licensed will receive clinical supervision to ensure appropriate delivery of behavioral health services focused screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, therapy, case management, crisis intervention, patient education, referral, reports, and records keeping, and consultation.
Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License or can be obtained within 6 months of hire.
BLS required within 3 months of hire
Alaska State Chemical Dependency Counselor I or MAC certificate or equivalent preferred.
SEARHC Clinical Competency at 3 months and every 3 years thereafter
Experience Required
2 years experience in a mental health, substance use treatment program or similar behavioral health social service agency
Experience with behavioral health assessment and diagnoses for patients of all ages
Knowledge of
Behavioral health assessment and diagnostic evaluation criteria.
Treatment plan development and patient/family centered goals and objectives.
Evidence-based modern methods, techniques and procedures used in individual and family interventions for emotional, behavioral, and mental health issues.
Federal and state mandatory reporting requirements
Ethical and legal management practices, patient rights, state mandatory reporting requirements, documentation regulations specific to HIPAA, CARF, The Joint Commission, HRSA, State Medicaid and Federal regulations.
Skill and Ability to
Assess patients for risk of suicide, self-harm or homicide and develop effective safety plans.
Assess patient for grave disability due to a serious acute or chronic mental illness.
Implement and document Alaska Title 47 involuntary hold and treatment forms.
Advocate for patients and coordinate required services or to resolve problems in crisis situations.
Analyze, evaluate, and diagnose situations and adopt effective courses of action.
Document clear/concise reports drawing from direct patient observation, screenings, and assessments in accordance with professional standards, state regulations and department protocol.
Modify treatment activities or approaches as needed to comply with changes in patients' needs.
Maintain knowledge of new developments in behavioral health assessment and counseling.
Required Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association, Clinical Competency Assessment - SEARHC, Driver License - State of AlaskaIf you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
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The qualifications that appear most often in behavioral health technician jobs across Alaska.
- Active Alaska behavioral health aide certification or recognized equivalent credential required
- High school diploma or GED required with relevant coursework or vocational training preferred
- Experience supporting individuals with mental health, substance use, or developmental challenges
- Current CPR and first aid certification required prior to starting the role
- Ability to pass an Alaska background check including criminal history and registry review
- Valid Alaska driver's license required for roles involving community or home-based services
Behavioral Health Technician Jobs in Alaska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a behavioral health technician in Alaska?
Alaska requires behavioral health aides to obtain certification through the State of Alaska's Behavioral Health Aide Program, which is administered by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and recognized statewide. Candidates typically start at the BHA I level, which requires a high school diploma and on-the-job training hours completed under supervision. Advancing to higher aide levels requires additional training modules and supervised practice hours as outlined by the Alaska certification standards.
Which companies hire behavioral health technicians in Alaska?
Alaska behavioral health technician roles are posted by SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, Providence, and Southcentral Foundation and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Alaska's tribal health organizations and integrated community health systems are among the most consistent sources of openings in the state.
Which Alaska cities have the most behavioral health technician jobs?
Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks lead Alaska for behavioral health technician openings. Anchorage drives the highest volume because it is home to the state's largest hospital systems, tribal health campuses, and community mental health centers, while Fairbanks and Juneau reflect the regional hub effect, concentrating services for surrounding rural communities that rely on those cities for behavioral health care infrastructure.
Are there remote behavioral health technician jobs in Alaska?
Yes, but they're rare. Behavioral health technician work is primarily hands-on, requiring direct in-person support with clients in residential, clinical, or community settings. About 0% of behavioral health technician openings tied to Alaska are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those tend to be in care coordination, telehealth support, or administrative roles rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a behavioral health technician in Alaska with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a Behavioral Health Aide I position, which requires a high school diploma and no prior experience because training is completed on the job. Southcentral Foundation and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium both hire at this entry level and provide structured supervision toward certification. Candidates with experience as a direct support professional, psychiatric technician, or residential aide have an easier transition, and obtaining CPR certification and completing the Alaska BHA training modules before applying gives a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to behavioral health technician jobs in Alaska?
You can find and apply to behavioral health technician jobs in Alaska on Migrate Mate, which lists current Alaska openings. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, location, and scheduling needs, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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