Pays $54,493 - $76,289/yr — Counselor market median is ~$73k (308 jobs) · Top 25% in Counseling for work-life (7.2/10, vs 12,580 in this profession)
Youth Alternatives Family Counselor
About the Role
Family counselor for youth in Cheyenne. $54-76K. Provide counseling, suicide assessments, crisis intervention. Master's degree + Wyoming license required. Full benefits + pension.
Join CITY OF CHEYENNE as a Youth Alternatives Family Counselor in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide suicide assessments, prevention, and follow-up services for referred youth and their families.
- Provide emergency counseling and crisis resolution services.
- Facilitate referrals from community agencies and families and coordinate services with referrals.
Requirements
- FOR THE JOB Required: Must have a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in clinical psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work, or a related field.
- Bachelor degrees may be considered if accompanied by certification as a Social Worker or Certified Mental Health Worker from the Wyoming Mental Health Professions Licensing Board.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $54,493 - $76,289/yr
- Pension plan offered.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with CITY OF CHEYENNE in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Clinical Psychology — Counselor Career Context
In Wyoming, Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$107k across 10 listings, vs ~$76k nationally (15,736 listings).
Wyoming's cost-of-living index is 98.4 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$65k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state — Wyoming ranks #1 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 57.2% of Wyoming clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Youth Alternatives Family Counselor at CITY OF CHEYENNE a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 12,580 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Location & Logistics
Wyoming has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$65k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$5k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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