Social Worker MSW

UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper

5 days ago

VirginiaFull TimeSocial Work

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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 UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper as a Social Worker MSW – Healthcare Setting in United States. Social Worker MSW Job Code: SW1513 ABOUT US We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know – and making connections with – our patients.

Key Responsibilities

will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people’s lives every day.

will provide education and contact information to patients and families regarding needed community resources.

provide education and contact information to patients and families regarding needed community resources.

Requirements

Education: Graduate Degree required - Graduate of a school of social work that is approved by the Council on Social Work Education with a Master’s Degree (MSW).

Experience: Minimum of 2 years professional social work experience in a healthcare, hospital, or community health setting providing clinical and counseling services required.

Refer to the Life Support Training Policy for additional details.

Licensure: LCSW, if regulations demand – required.

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper in United States.

Key Skills

Social workPsychosocial assessmentClinical counselingCrisis interventionCase managementPatient educationCritical thinkingProblem solvingCommunicationInterdisciplinary collaborationResource coordinationDocumentationPatient advocacyCare planningConfidentiality

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker MSW at UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at UVA Health Northern Virginia & Culpeper 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

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 Virginia.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social work, Psychosocial assessment, Clinical counseling, Crisis intervention, Case management, Patient education, Critical thinking, Problem solving. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker MSW assesses and implements social work services for inpatient and outpatient settings, providing psychosocial interventions to improve patient health. They also assist the team with complex social situations and educate patients and families on necessary community resources.

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