Travel Social Worker Behavioral Health

Embark on a meaningful and transformative journey as a Social Worker specializing in Behavioral Health in Bethel, Alaska. This opportunity invites you to bring your clinical expertise, cultural humility, and passionate advocacy to bear in service of individuals and families navigating behavioral health challenges. In Bethel, you’ll work within a close-knit, resilient community where your impact goes beyond the session room—your insights help shape pathways to recovery, resilience, and connection.

Alongside this fulfilling mission, you’ll witness Alaska’s remarkable beauty in your day-to-day life, from the expansive river systems and pristine landscapes to the aurora lighting the winter sky. Bethel offers a unique blend of remote community life and welcoming neighborhoods, with opportunities to learn from diverse cultural traditions and to engage in collaborative care with tribal health partners. And for professionals seeking broader horizons, our program also provides the chance to contribute across multiple U.S. locations through our expansive network, enriching your practice with varied settings while maintaining a stable, supportive foundation.

Working in Bethel means embracing a location that is both profoundly unique and deeply supportive of its people. Bethel sits at the heart of Alaska’s Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, where days are defined by strong community ties, local knowledge, and a shared commitment to well-being. You’ll benefit from a comprehensive orientation and ongoing resources designed to help you acclimate quickly and thrive in a dynamic, remote environment.

The experience also offers the rare opportunity to witness Alaska’s dramatic seasonal transitions—from summer’s glow to winter’s quiet majesty—while collaborating with experienced colleagues who value cultural context as a cornerstone of effective behavioral health care. If you’re drawn to the idea of making a difference in small communities, while keeping your professional growth front and center, this role provides the best of both worlds.

And for those who relish variety, there’s potential to extend your service through assignments at additional sites across the country, expanding your clinical toolkit and your professional network.

In this Behavioral Health Social Worker role, you’ll provide compassionate, client-centered care focused on assessment, treatment planning, case management, and crisis intervention. You’ll conduct intake assessments, develop and monitor treatment plans, coordinate services with local community resources and tribal partners, and advocate for clients experiencing barriers to care. You’ll document progress, monitor risk, and deliver culturally responsive supports that honor community strengths and individual autonomy.

Your work will include family engagement, discharge planning, and education that empowers clients and families to sustain wellness. You’ll have opportunities to grow in specialty practice areas such as trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. The position offers a competitive weekly pay range of $1,450–$1,565, with guaranteed hours of 32 per week. The assignment runs for Weeks with extension opportunities, allowing you to deepen your impact while expanding your professional footprint.

A variety of supportive elements accompany the role, including a sign‑on or performance bonus, housing assistance or stipend to ease relocation, and the potential for extended engagement based on program needs and your demonstrated excellence.

From day one, you’ll be backed by comprehensive support designed to ensure you can concentrate on delivering outstanding care. You’ll work with a dedicated supervisor and a national network of peers, receive 24/7 support while traveling with the company, and have access to ongoing training, resources, and clinical supervision. Our program emphasizes career advancement through structured mentorship, clinical skill‑building, and opportunities to broaden your scope within behavioral health services.

Housing assistance helps reduce geographic barriers, while extension opportunities reward continuity and…