Social Worker (Clinical)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

2 months ago

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington$100K - $130KFull TimeSocial Work

✓ No Weekends

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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

Federal role. Competitive pay. Full-time. Join DoD Behavioral Health. Serve military patients. Solid salary. No call info. On-site. Stable career.

Work-Life Balance Factors

No weekend work Remote/telehealth

Key Responsibilities

Provide targeted assessment and evaluation which includes diagnostic impressions and functional status focused on the presenting problem
Assess crisis intervention for service members.
Evaluate treatment effectiveness using objectives and measurable outcomes to make adjustments if appropriate for increased compliance and efficacy.
and is subject to annual vaccination or must provide a recognized exemption.
and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.

Requirements

Travel Required
Not Required
Credentialing
This position requires that applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing

Benefits & Compensation

This position is located at Madigan Army Medical Center, Department of Behavioral Health in Tacoma, Washington.

Benefits & Compensation

Relocation expenses reimbursed
Formulate behavioral health interventions and assists with implementing and monitoring treatment plans

Work Schedule

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker (Clinical) at Military Treatment Facilities under DHA 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 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 Military Treatment Facilities under DHA 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

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA lists compensation for this physician position at $101k to $131k 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 Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

Washington 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.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($101k–$131k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

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6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%