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Department of Defense
Fort Bliss, Texas

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Social Worker 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$93.6K - $114.4K

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 6mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Job Overview

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking qualified Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) to provide behavioral health and psychosocial support services at William Beaumont Army Medical Center (WBAMC) in Fort Bliss, Texas. The LCSW will assess patient needs, provide counseling, and coordinate care with medical teams and community resources.

This role focuses on helping patients manage emotional, social, and environmental challenges that impact their health and well-being. The LCSW works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team and supports both individual patients and their families.

General Duties

Clinical Privileges: Perform duties within the scope authorized by the MTF Director.

Contract Compliance: Execute all responsibilities in accordance with the PWS and contract requirements.

Specific Duties

  • Conduct psychosocial assessments to evaluate patient needs and challenges.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment and care plans.
  • Provide counseling and psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups.
  • Coordinate referrals to community resources and government support services.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, nurses, etc.) for patient care planning.
  • Assist patients in coping with medical conditions, trauma, and life stressors.
  • Educate patients and families on available services and coping strategies.
  • Participate in case conferences, peer reviews, and quality improvement activities.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with DoD and facility policies.
  • Support discharge planning and continuity of care.

Qualifications

  • Degree: Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
  • Education: Graduate from a CSWE-accredited School of Social Work
  • Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) (as applicable)

Experience

  • Clinical practicum during MSW or
  • Minimum 2 years of clinical social work experience within the last 3 years

Licensure

  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license
  • Citizenship: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Skills and Abilities

  • Strong counseling and interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to assess psychosocial needs and develop care plans
  • Knowledge of mental health conditions and treatment approaches
  • Familiarity with community resources and referral processes
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment
  • Strong documentation and organizational skills

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • 80 hours of paid vacation annually
  • Up to 56 hours of sick leave
  • 11 paid federal holidays
  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401K Plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

AIMS Locum Tenens is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Additional Information

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 0730–1630 (up to 40 hours/week)

Work Environment

Military hospital and outpatient clinics

Telework

May be available but not guaranteed

Physical Requirements

TB screening, immunizations (including Hep B) required

Security Requirement

Must meet base access and background check requirements

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide psychotherapy to patients and their families. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care and manage referrals to community resources.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationCrisis interventionCase managementPatient educationMental health assessmentReferral coordination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Department of Defense a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — ranked against 2,010 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Social Worker Career Context

Department of Defense holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 47 active listings.

Of the 38 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 53% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$104k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$104k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
43%
CME allowance
29%
Loan repayment
21%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,010 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Fort Bliss

Median resident rent
$1,654/mo
Residents’ average commute
14 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
80 hours paid vacation
56 hours sick leave
11 paid federal holidays