Family Preservation Counselor

Youth Outreach Services

1 month ago

Chicago, Illinois$45K - $48KFull TimeClinical Psychology

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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 Youth Outreach Services as a Family Preservation Counselor in United States. Position Title: Family Preservation Counselor Department: CCBYS/Crisis Location: Chicago, IL (Melrose Park) Address: 4419 W. North Ave.

Key Responsibilities

provide crisis intervention/stabilization services to youth ages 11-17 who are runaways or have been displac.

Requirements

17 who are runaways or have been displaced from their homes due to behavior issues. Services include home

based counseling to individuals and families, advocacy, community referrals, and stabilization services. Intensive home

based services are provided for up to 90 days for the youth and their family. Position Opportunities:

Excellent opportunity for individuals new to the social service field looking to gain experience in adolescent mental health.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $45K - $48K

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Youth Outreach Services in United States.

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionStabilization ServicesHome-Based CounselingAdvocacyCommunity ReferralsCrisis ManagementCritical ThinkingProblem-SolvingCase ManagementSpanish Language Ability

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Position Insights

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology position at Youth Outreach Services 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

Youth Outreach Services lists compensation for this physician position at $45k to $48k annually.

This is approximately 51% 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 Chicago, Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($45k–$48k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, Stabilization Services, Home-Based Counseling, Advocacy, Community Referrals, Crisis Management, Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Clinical Psychology role.

Core responsibilities: The Family Preservation Counselor provides crisis intervention and stabilization services to displaced youth aged 11-17, working to stabilize behaviors and reunify youth with caregivers within a 90-day intensive home-based service period. Responsibilities include providing home-based counseling, adv...

Benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision insurance, Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Disability, 403(b) Retirement, Paid Time Off, Mileage Reimbursement, Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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