School Social Worker- 12 Month

This School Social Worker- 12 Month position at Memphis Shelby County Schools includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Social Work position at Memphis Shelby County Schools 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.

Memphis Shelby County Schools lists compensation for this physician position at $71k to $104k 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.

This position is based in Memphis, Tennessee.

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Social work, Counseling, Case management, Psychosocial assessment, Behavioral management, IEP facilitation, 504 program coordination, Crisis intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The position facilitates social, emotional, and academic support services for students through individual and group counseling, behavioral assessments, and IEP/504 meeting participation. It also serves as a liaison between the school, families, and community mental health agencies to advocate for st...