SOCIAL WORKER III
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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 III 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
- 4:30pm; 1 hour unpaid lunch Headquarter Location: 901 E Southwind Rd Springfield, IL 62703
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $79,068 - $119,688 per year
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with State of Illinois in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SOCIAL WORKER III 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 Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
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 $79k to $120k 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 on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($79k–$120k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Casework, Treatment Coordination, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Social Histories, Social Assessments, Pre-placement Evaluations. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: This role involves performing extensive casework as a Treatment Coordinator for forensic adult patients, including conducting individual, group, and family therapy sessions. The Social Worker III will also complete comprehensive social histories, social assessments, and required court reports for sp...
Benefits package: Pension Program, Group Insurance Benefits, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Personal Business Days, Paid Sick Days. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
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
1mo ago
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