Social Worker - Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program
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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
Join Gundersen Health System as a Social Worker – Adolescent PHP, M-F in [object Object]. Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.
Key Responsibilities
- will work: This position is full-time (40 hours/week) working primarily day shifts Monday – Friday Location: Onalaska, WI – Onsite What you will do: The Adolescent PHP Social Worker functions as an essential part of the treatment team; assessing incoming referrals, scheduling appointments, coordinating patient care, providing or assisting with crisis intervention, meeting with patients, facilitating/co-facilitating groups, and assisting with programming needs.
- provide direct support to adolescents ages 13–18 during program hours (9:00 a.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $25.40/hr
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Gundersen Health System in [object Object].
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker - Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program at Gundersen Health System 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.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Gundersen Health System 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
Stated compensation: $25.40/hr.
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 also offers production-based compensation: $25 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Onalaska, Wisconsin.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Therapeutic Group Facilitation, Crisis Intervention, Patient Care Coordination, Emotional Regulation Support, Case Assessment, Clinical Communication, Team Collaboration, Adolescent Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The Social Worker facilitates therapeutic groups and provides direct support to adolescents aged 13-18 in a partial hospitalization program. Key duties include assessing referrals, coordinating patient care, and performing crisis interventions within a team-based setting.
Benefits package: Monday-Friday schedule, Day shifts, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, PTO, Tuition Investment Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
today
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