Lead Social Worker

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Social Worker at Southwest Behavioral & Health Services a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

This Social Work position at Southwest Behavioral & Health Services 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 Phoenix, Arizona.

Key skills and qualifications: Screening, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Care Coordination, Group Counseling, Programming Development, Case Management, Crisis Intervention. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Lead Social Worker will provide timely, evidence-based clinical and non-clinical support services to adults, including screening, assessment, treatment planning, care coordination, and crisis intervention. This role also involves assisting in developing and implementing therapeutic programming, ...

Benefits package: 3 weeks PTO first year, 10 paid holidays, Low-cost medical/dental/vision, 40% company match retirement, Tuition reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.