Pre-Licensed Mental Health Jobs in Alaska
Out of school and on your way to licensure? Looking for guidance and support to find your path, and hone real life skills to positively impact the clients you serve? Our clinical associate position may be the right fit for you.
Choosing Where to Build Your Clinical Foundation
Early career decisions matter, especially when it comes to where and how you develop your clinical skills. There are multiple paths toward licensure, and each offers different experiences, challenges, and opportunities for growth.
Many clinicians begin their careers in community-based mental health settings. These programs play an important role in serving high-need populations and often provide exposure to a wide range of clinical presentations. At the same time, the structure and demands of these systems can limit the depth of supervision, flexibility, and skill refinement available to early-career providers.
Our approach offers an alternative path for clinicians who want structured supervision, consistent outpatient work, and intentional skill development within a private practice setting. The focus is on learning how to practice well, building confidence over time, and developing habits that support long-term sustainability rather than burnout.
This model is not about rushing the process. It is about creating a thoughtful training environment where clinical growth, ethical practice, and professional identity are supported from the start.
Supervision, Licensure Support, and Early-Career Development
Clinical associate roles are designed to support pre-licensed clinicians as they complete supervision requirements toward independent licensure. Associates work within established outpatient practices and receive supervision that aligns with Alaska licensure standards for counseling, marriage and family therapy, and social work tracks.
Supervision is structured, consistent, and focused on skill development rather than simple case oversight. The goal is to help early-career clinicians build clinical confidence, sound judgment, and professional identity within a supportive learning environment.
Associates are compensated competitively while completing licensure requirements. Compensation is tied to caseload and grows as clinical capacity and experience increase, allowing clinicians to earn meaningful income while progressing toward licensure.
Scheduling, Flexibility, and Work-Life Balance
Schedules are designed to be sustainable during the licensure process. Associates have flexibility in how their clinical hours are structured and can plan time off in coordination with supervisors and the practice team. The expectation is steady clinical work balanced with realistic workload management.
A Collaborative Learning Environment
Pre-licensed clinicians work alongside experienced therapists and supervisors who value collaboration, professionalism, and accountability. Questions are encouraged, consultation is accessible, and expectations are clear. The focus is on learning how to practice well, not simply getting through hours as quickly as possible.
Where Clinical Associate Roles Are Based
Kenai Peninsula Mental Health
Soldotna, AK
Mat-Su Mental Health
Wasilla, AK
A Professional Path Forward
Pre-licensed clinicians who thrive in our practices are thoughtful, reliable, and committed to ethical outpatient care. We look for associates who take clinical responsibility seriously, are open to supervision and feedback, and approach their work with care and professionalism.
Clinical readiness, references, and conversations during the interview process help determine whether a role is a strong mutual fit. Our goal is to support early-career clinicians who want to develop sound clinical judgment, strong therapeutic skills, and a sustainable approach to practice as they move toward licensure.
These roles are designed for clinicians who are intentional about their professional development and who value learning within a structured, supportive environment. Whether you are early in your supervised practice or nearing licensure, we are focused on building teams grounded in accountability, collaboration, and respect for the work.
If you are seeking a pre-licensed role that offers meaningful supervision, clear expectations, and a path toward long-term outpatient practice, we invite you to explore current clinical associate opportunities.