Social Worker (Behavioral Health Consultant)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

2 months ago

Fairchild AFB, 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 Social Worker (Behavioral Health Consultant) position is located at the 92ND Medical Group, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. It is a direct hire federal role.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct biopsychosocial evaluations and propose behavioral health interventions.
Provide evidence-based treatments including behavioral, cognitive, and motivational approaches.
Provide feedback to primary care providers and staff on patient status and care recommendations.
Implement psychoeducational classes targeting common diagnoses in primary care.
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.
Ability to fulfill credentialing and maintain clinical privileges.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required.
Immunization and background checks required.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $89,974 to $116,969 per year.
Health insurance included.
No relocation assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Call, weekend, and night shift requirements not specified.
Fixed schedule.

This federal position offers a stable career with competitive pay in a military medical group setting. The role focuses on behavioral health consultation and team-based care without explicit call or weekend duties. Apply to serve veterans and military personnel with behavioral health needs.

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 AFB, 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

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Health Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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