REHABILITATION COUNSELOR TRAINEE (UMP)
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 Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee – $64K-$90K in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- job training in the development and directing of wide
- ranging vocational rehabilitation programs for patients in the forensic units. Receives orientation and on
- crisis intervention techniques) and best practice treatment interventions in lieu of restraints/seclusions. Travels to escort patients to community
- based activities, training, interviews or for evaluation purposes. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Requirements
- All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work Hours: Mon
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $64K - $90K
- 10 days PTO.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with State of Illinois in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates REHABILITATION COUNSELOR TRAINEE (UMP) at State of Illinois a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Rehabilitation Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Rehabilitation Counseling — Physician Career Context
This Rehabilitation Counseling 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 $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 Alton, Illinois.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($64k–$90k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Rehabilitation Counseling, Vocational Rehabilitation, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Treatment Planning, Documentation, Data Collection, Independent Living Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Rehabilitation Counseling role.
Core responsibilities: The Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee assists in developing and directing vocational rehabilitation and independent living skills programs for patients in a forensic mental health unit. The role involves participating in treatment planning, maintaining documentation, and performing crisis interventio...
Benefits package: Pension Program, Competitive Group Insurance Benefits (Health, Life, Dental, Vision), 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually, 12 Paid Sick Days annually, 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation annually, 13 Paid Holidays annually (14 on even years), Flexible Work Schedules, 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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