Youth Alternatives Family Counselor

CITY OF CHEYENNE

1 day ago

Cheyenne, Wyoming$54,493 - $76,289/yrFull TimeCounselor

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join City of Cheyenne as a Family Counselor – Cheyenne, WY in Cheyenne, WY.

Key Responsibilities

AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide counseling services for families and youth.

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.

Applicant must be able to pass a complete criminal background check which includes fingerprinting and child abuse registry.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $54,493 - $76,289/yr

Pension plan offered.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with City of Cheyenne in Cheyenne, WY.

Key Skills

Family CounselingSuicide AssessmentCrisis InterventionCase ManagementTreatment PlanningMandated ReportingClinical PsychologyMental Health AssessmentReferral CoordinationJuvenile Counseling

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Youth Alternatives Family Counselor at CITY OF CHEYENNE a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Clinical Psychology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at CITY OF CHEYENNE is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

CITY OF CHEYENNE lists compensation for this physician position at $54k to $76k annually.

This is approximately 31% below the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Wyoming has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($54k–$76k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Family Counseling, Suicide Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Treatment Planning, Mandated Reporting, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: Provide family counseling, suicide assessments, and crisis resolution services for youth and their families. Coordinate care with emergency rooms, schools, and community agencies while maintaining detailed client records.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Pension. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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