Community Therapist

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Community Therapist at Kenneth Young Center a 4.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Mental Health Therapy position at Kenneth Young Center is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Kenneth Young Center lists compensation for this psychologist position at $50k to $58k annually.

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.

This position is based in Northwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois.

Key skills and qualifications: Mental health assessment, Crisis intervention, Case management, Therapeutic care, Trauma-informed care, Strength-based assessment, Treatment planning, De-escalation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide recovery-oriented behavioral health services, including in-person therapy, crisis intervention, and case management for adults with mental illness. Coordinate treatment services across various community settings, including in-home, office, and permanent supportive housing environments.

Benefits package: 403(b) plan with organizational matching, Medical Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois), Dental and Vision Insurance, Long Term and Short Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Basic life insurance, Incentive program with potential for quarterly bonuses, Opportunity for annual bonus and salary increase. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.