Behavioral Health Specialist, LCSW
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 SAC Health as a Behavioral Health Specialist, LCSW in United States. Who We Are: SAC Health empowers our patients and their families to live vibrant and healthy lives through culturally responsive, exceptional care. Patient-centered, whole-person care.
Key Responsibilities
- related to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
- Experience in crisis intervention and management is highly desirable.
- Relevant experience from previous positions which demonstrate a strong foundation in behavioral health services and includes specialized training or certification will be considered.
Requirements
- depth knowledge of mental health conditions, treatment modalities, and evidence
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with SAC Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Specialist, LCSW at SAC Health 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 psychologist 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.
Social Work — Psychologist Career Context
This Social Work position at SAC Health is open to psychologist candidates.
Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.
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 San Bernardino, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychotherapeutic Services, Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Substance Abuse Disorders Treatment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Specialist will deliver high-quality psychotherapeutic services to children, adults, and families, involving assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Key duties include developing individualized treatment plans, conducting therapy sessio...
Benefits package: Industry Leading PTO Accrual, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Jury Duty, Bereavement, Health Insurance (85% covered), Retirement (up to 8% employer contribution), Continuing Education, Annual Mission Trip. 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 (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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