Social Worker LCSW - Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine

This Pediatrics position at Washington University in St. Louis 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.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Washington University in St. Louis lists compensation for this psychologist position at $56k to $87k annually.

This is approximately 71% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

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.

This position is based in St. Louis, Missouri.

Key skills and qualifications: Active Listening, Case Management, Computer Literacy, Critical Thinking, Customer Empathy, Family Support, Interpersonal Relationships, Oral Communications. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker will provide mental health screenings for adolescents and facilitate referrals for various treatment services. They will also support families and coordinate patient appointments.

Benefits package: Up to 22 days vacation, 10 recognized holidays, Sick time, Competitive health insurance, Metro transit U-Pass, 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 7% university contributions, Wellness programs, 4 weeks caregiver leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.