Travel Social Worker Behavioral Health Job

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Travel Social Worker Behavioral Health Job at Healthforce 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, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Social Work position at Healthforce 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.

Stated compensation: $2,745 – $2,893 per week.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $2893 per weekly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Sitka, Alaska.

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial assessment, Care coordination, Discharge planning, Case management, Therapeutic support, Electronic health records, Interdisciplinary team collaboration, Crisis intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The social worker will conduct psychosocial assessments, coordinate care, and facilitate discharge planning for patients in a behavioral health setting. They will also provide therapeutic support to patients and families while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality care.

Benefits package: Weekly Pay, Guaranteed Hours, Travel Assignment. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.