Social Worker - Health Department
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 Jefferson County Department of Health as a Social Worker – Health Department, No Weekends in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- wide agencies within Jefferson County. JobsQuest is administered by The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (PBJC). To learn more about the PBJC, visit our website at http://www. pbjcal. org.
Requirements
- related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position: License to practice social work in the state of Alabama (e. g., Licensed Bachelor of Social Work
- LBSW, Licensed Master of Social Work
- LMSW, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker
- LICSW). PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $53,664 - $83,262/year
- Pension plan offered.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Jefferson County Department of Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - Health Department at Jobs Quest a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Jobs Quest 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
Jobs Quest lists compensation for this physician position at $54k to $83k 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 Alabama.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($54k–$83k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Case Management, Mental Health Concerns, Poverty Intervention, Addiction Support, Domestic Abuse Intervention, Information Gathering, Treatment Plan Development, Resource Coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: This role involves providing case management services to individuals facing social challenges by gathering patient information, developing individualized treatment plans, and coordinating necessary resources like pharmaceuticals and supplies. Social Workers also deliver educational training programs...
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Employer-Sponsored Pension, Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, Vacation Leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Social Work physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
4/10 schedule (Compressed week ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
9d ago
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