Social Worker (Behavioral Health Consultant)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

2 months ago

Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington$90K - $117KFull TimeSocial Work

✓ 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

This position is for a Social Worker Behavioral Health Consultant at the 92ND Medical Group, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. It is a full-time, permanent federal role focused on behavioral health within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations and propose behavioral health interventions.
Provide evidence-based treatments including behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
Offer regular feedback to primary care providers and staff regarding patient status.
Implement psychoeducational classes targeting common diagnoses.
Document patient encounters in electronic health records.

Requirements

Master's degree or higher in social work from an accredited school.
One year of specialized experience conducting behavioral health assessments and treatments.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required.
Ability to obtain and maintain clinical privileges.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $89,974 to $116,969 per year.
No relocation expenses reimbursed.
Permanent appointment with federal benefits.

Work Schedule

Full-time schedule.
No explicit call, weekend, or night shift requirements mentioned.

This federal position offers a stable career with competitive salary and benefits. It is located on-site at Fairchild AFB with no telework or remote options. The role involves behavioral health consultation within a multidisciplinary team, providing evidence-based care and patient education. Apply before the closing date to join this respected military health system.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker (Behavioral Health Consultant) at Military Treatment Facilities under DHA a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include 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 Military Treatment Facilities under DHA 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

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA lists compensation for this physician position at $90k to $117k 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 Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington.

Washington 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

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($90k–$117k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

About WeekdayDoc

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6.0

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