MENTAL HEALTH WORKER

State of careers Rhode Island

2 months ago

Cranston, Rhode Island$53,093 - $59,394Full TimePsychiatry

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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 Rhode Island as a MENTAL HEALTH WORKER in United States. Department Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals Division Healthcare Health & Allied Professionals Salary $53,093.00 - $59,394.

Key Responsibilities

based therapeutic patient activities and off

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one special supervision and observational care as assigned. To perform routine housekeeping duties to maintain the appropriate therapeutic milieu. To do related work as required. REQUIRED

Requirements

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1683 Zambarano Ph: (401) 567

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4003 RISPH Ph: (401) 462

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $53,093 - $59,394

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 Rhode Island in United States.

Key Skills

Direct CarePatient TreatmentForensic SettingCustodySupervisionTherapeutic MilieuTreatment PlanningPatient InteractionBehavioral ObservationInfection ControlPhysical RestraintSafety ChecksHousekeepingFirst AidMedication AssistanceTeam Collaboration

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This MENTAL HEALTH WORKER position at State of careers Rhode Island includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at State of careers Rhode Island 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, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

State of careers Rhode Island lists compensation for this physician position at $53k to $59k annually.

This is approximately 81% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

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 Cranston, Rhode Island.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
Transparent compensation ($53k–$59k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Direct Care, Patient Treatment, Forensic Setting, Custody, Supervision, Therapeutic Milieu, Treatment Planning, Patient Interaction. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Mental Health Worker provides direct care and treatment to severely and chronically mentally disabled patients within a secure forensic treatment setting at the Rhode Island State Psychiatric Hospital (RISPH), promoting the therapeutic milieu while exercising custody and supervision.

Benefits package: State retirement system, Direct deposit required, Comprehensive state benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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