Social Worker (Mental Health Consultant)

This Social Work position at Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA 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.

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 United States.

Key skills and qualifications: Biopsychosocial Evaluations, Behavioral Health Interventions, Evidence-based Treatment, Cognitive Approaches, Motivational Approaches, Patient Feedback, Team-based Care, Psychoeducational Classes. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves applying biopsychosocial evaluations to propose behavioral health interventions and providing evidence-based treatment using behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches. Responsibilities also include giving feedback to primary care providers and implementing psychoeducationa...

Benefits package: Competitive compensation packages, Paid-time off, Medical benefits, Student loan repayments, Retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.