Adult Palliative Care Counselor
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 OSF HealthCare as a Adult Palliative Care Counselor – Supportive Care in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes ben.
Requirements
- REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Master’s degree Experience: 3 years’ related work experience in social work or counseling.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $31.49 - $37.05/hr
- 401(k) with employer match.
- 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 OSF HealthCare in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Adult Palliative Care Counselor position at OSF HealthCare includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Palliative Care — Physician Career Context
This Palliative Care position at OSF HealthCare 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.
Compensation Analysis
OSF HealthCare lists compensation for this physician position at $31k to $37k 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 also offers production-based compensation: $37000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Illinois.
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 ($31k–$37k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Palliative care, Counseling, Psychosocial support, Mental health assessment, Crisis intervention, Clinical social work, Patient advocacy, Family support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Palliative Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Adult Palliative Care Counselor provides critical psychosocial support and counseling to patients and families dealing with chronic or life-limiting conditions. They also conduct mental health assessments and consult with healthcare professionals regarding the psychosocial impact of illnesses.
Benefits package: Total Rewards Package, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
4d ago
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