Forensic Social Worker
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Golden Gate Regional Center as a Forensic Social Worker – Competitive Salary in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Agency resource Serve as a resource for the Agency of specialized knowledge and skill in the area of forensics Understand the various roles (district attorney, public defender, etc.
- ) and structures (probation department, etc.
Requirements
- cultural settings and/or multi
- lingual capacity What are the
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $63K - $76K
- 13 days PTO.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Golden Gate Regional Center as a Forensic Social Worker – Competitive Salary.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Forensic Social Worker at Golden Gate Regional Center 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.
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 Golden Gate Regional Center 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
Golden Gate Regional Center lists compensation for this physician position at $63k to $76k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in 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
- Transparent compensation ($63k–$76k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Forensics, Court Appearances, Case Management, Legal System Knowledge, Report Writing, Public Speaking, Training Development, Problem Solving. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The Forensic Social Worker supports and educates social workers on legal matters, including court appearances, assessments, and various legal petitions, while also acting as a liaison to specialized facilities and providing enhanced case management services.
Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, 403b retirement plan with 10% employer contribution, 13 vacation days, 15 sick days. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Social Work physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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