PSYCHOLOGIST ASSOCIATE
One of 5 states allowing psychologists to prescribe.
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 State of Illinois as a Psychologist Associate – State Benefits in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Requirements
- All conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job descriptionWork Hours: Mon
- Fri, 8:00am
- 4:30pm, 30 minute unpaid lunch Headquarter Location: 1120 Washington Ave, Dixon, Illinois, 61021
- 1258 Division of Developmental Disabilties Mabley Developmental Center Psychological Services
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $64K - $90K
- 10 days PTO.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with State of Illinois in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This PSYCHOLOGIST ASSOCIATE position at State of Illinois includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Psychology — Psychologist Career Context
This Psychology position at State of Illinois 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.
Compensation Analysis
State of Illinois lists compensation for this psychologist position at $64k to $90k 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Dixon, Illinois.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Transparent compensation ($64k–$90k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychological screening, Individual counseling, Treatment planning, Clinical evaluation, Data interpretation, Crisis intervention, Patient assessment, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychology role.
Core responsibilities: The Psychologist Associate participates in on-the-job training to conduct individual counseling, administer psychological tests, and develop treatment plans. They serve as a member of the treatment team to discuss patient progress and attend committee meetings.
Benefits package: Pension program, Health insurance, Life insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 3 paid personal business days annually, 12 paid sick days annually, 10-25 days paid vacation annually. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (1)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2d ago
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