Social Worker
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
Loan repayment up to $200K. VA Social Work. Full-time. Actually help homeless vets. Make a difference. Done.
Work-Life Balance Factors
Remote/telehealth
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis: The incumbent evaluates the veteran's situation, abilities, and capabilities, and arrives at a reasoned.
Requirements
- Travel Required
- Not required
- Credentialing
- does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
Benefits & Compensation
- This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility
Benefits & Compensation
- Relocation expenses reimbursed
- of a Allied Health Professional
- Direct Services: The incumbent provides direct mental health and substance abuse services for veterans and family members or significant others in support of the veteran's treatment.
- Evaluation, Education, Supervision, Coaching, and Mentoring: The incumbent establishes a continuing relationship with the veteran,
Work Schedule
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Work Schedule
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker at Department of Veterans Affairs 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.
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 Department of Veterans Affairs 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
Department of Veterans Affairs lists compensation for this physician position at $129k to $168k 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 Monterey, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Transparent compensation ($129k–$168k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
About WeekdayDoc
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Work-Life Balance Score
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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