SOCIAL WORKER IV
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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 IV 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 are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work Hours: Various shifts, see below: (2 vacancies) 8:00am
- 4:30pm, Monday
- hour unpaid lunch; D Unit (2 vacancies) 8:00am
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $91,224 - $139,260 per year
- 10 days PTO.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- M-F 8-4:30 schedule.
- No weekends required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with State of Illinois in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This SOCIAL WORKER IV position at State of Illinois includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. 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 $91k to $139k 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 United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($91k–$139k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Clinical Assessment, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Forensic Social Work, Treatment Planning, Patient Advocacy, Diagnostic Recognition. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The Social Worker IV performs advanced clinical social work services, including assessing complex emotional disorders and developing treatment goals for patients on a forensic unit. They act as a patient advocate, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, and provide testimony in court proceedings.
Benefits package: Pension Program, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Personal Business Days, Paid Sick Days, Paid Vacation. 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 weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
3d ago
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