Social Worker II or Sr Social Worker
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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 St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as a Social Worker II or Sr – $65K-$114K in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the patient and family to establish and carry out comprehensive psychosocial treatment plans considering specific needs, strengths, and barriers to treatment.
- Facilitate resource referrals from community, social, health, and other agencies as needed by the patient and family.
Requirements
- master's experience in a relevant field (e. g., medical, mental health, child services). Minimum of two years post
- based and evidence
- informed practice to care of patients within area. Guides early career team members around steps and approaches for evidence
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $65K - $114K
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Social Worker II or Sr Social Worker position at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital includes the following lifestyle factors: flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 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
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital lists compensation for this physician position at $66k to $114k 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.
Location & Logistics
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.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Transparent compensation ($66k–$114k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Counseling, Case Management, Suicide Risk Assessment, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Project Management, Evidence-Based Practice. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive social work services, including psychosocial assessments and counseling, for patients and families facing catastrophic or chronic illnesses. Collaborate with medical teams to develop treatment plans and facilitate community resource referrals and support groups.
Benefits package: Generous paid time-off, On-campus conveniences, Work-life balance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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