SOCIAL WORKER II (UMP)

1 month ago
Springfield, Illinois$6,242 - $9,427 per monthFull TimeSocial Work
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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 State of Illinois as a Social Worker II – Forensic Mental Health, No Weekends in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Requirements

  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work Hours: Monday
  • Friday, 8:00am
  • hour unpaid lunch Unit South Headquarter Location: 901 E Southwind Rd Springfield, IL 62703

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $75K - $113K
  • 10 days PTO.
  • Pension plan offered.
  • 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

Social WorkCaseworkTreatment CoordinationTherapyAssessmentInvestigationsTreatment PlanningPerformance ImprovementRecord KeepingReferral PlacementMulti-disciplinary Teamwork
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This SOCIAL WORKER II (UMP) 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.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at State of Illinois 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

State of Illinois lists compensation for this physician position at $75k to $113k 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 Springfield, Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Transparent compensation ($75k–$113k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Casework, Treatment Coordination, Therapy, Assessment, Investigations, Treatment Planning, Performance Improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker II will provide social work services for a unit at the Elizabeth Packard Mental Health Center, performing comprehensive social histories, assessments, and investigations for adult forensic patients. Essential functions include extensive casework as a Treatment Coordinator, conducti...

Benefits package: Pension Program, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental, Vision, 3 Paid Personal Business Days, 12 Paid Sick Days, 10-25 Vacation Days. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About State of Illinois

Individual and Family Services
Springfield, Illinois
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Pension Program
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental
Vision
3 Paid Personal Business Days
12 Paid Sick Days
10-25 Vacation Days

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

1mo ago