SOCIAL WORKER - SENIOR

Arizona Department of Administration

8 days ago

United States$65k+Full TimeSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ 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

Join Arizona Department of Administration as a SOCIAL WORKER - SENIOR in United States. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM. SENIOR SOCIAL WORKER Job Location: ARIZONA STATE VETERANS' HOME - FLAGSTAFF 2100 NORTH GEMINI DRIVE FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA 86001 Posting Details: SALARY: $65,000.

Key Responsibilities

Plans, organizes and supervises the social services program of the Arizona State Veteran Home

Ensures timely completion of assessments and documentation per federal and state regulations and facility policies and procedures

Ensures compliance with the PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) process

Supervises subordinate staff to ensure the goals and objectives of the work unit are met

Requirements

Active social work license issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners upon placement into position

Ability to obtain and retain a valid AZ DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card

Ability to drive a vehicle in the course of conducting State business and possession of a current, valid, state

issued driver's license

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $65,000 to $65,000 annually.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Arizona Department of Administration in United States.

Key Skills

Social workCase managementGeriatric psychiatric careResident assessmentCare planningSupervisionStaff managementDischarge planningRegulatory complianceAnalytical skillsProblem solvingVerbal communicationWritten communicationCounselingInterpersonal relationshipsIT program utilization

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SOCIAL WORKER - SENIOR at Arizona Department of Administration a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% 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 Arizona Department of Administration 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

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 United States.

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 ($65k–$65k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social work, Case management, Geriatric psychiatric care, Resident assessment, Care planning, Supervision, Staff management, Discharge planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Senior Social Worker plans, organizes, and supervises the social services program at the Arizona State Veteran Home. They are responsible for overseeing clinical discharge planning, managing staff performance, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulatory standards.

Benefits package: Pension, Healthcare benefits, Sick leave, Vacation, Paid holidays, Health insurance, Dental insurance, Retirement plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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