Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Mental Health
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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 Military Treatment Facility as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker – No Call, No Weekends in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Facilitate appropriate referrals to community resources and other government agencies for services.
- Perform independent psychosocial assessments and provide psychosocial treatment to a diverse array of individuals from various socio
- economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other backgrounds.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
- Experience:
- A minimum of two years of experience within the last five years is required; prior experience working with the Department of Defense (DOD) or the Veterans Affairs (VA) is highly desirable.
- An active, unrestricted license to practice as a Clinical Social Worker from any state is mandatory.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $85,280 - $89,440/yr
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
- No weekends required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Military Treatment Facility in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Mental Health at Department of Veterans Affairs 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 social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, 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 — Social Worker Career Context
This Social Work position at Department of Veterans Affairs is open to social worker candidates.
Compensation Analysis
Department of Veterans Affairs lists compensation for this social worker position at $85k to $89k 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 United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($85k–$89k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessment, Treatment Planning, Psychotherapy, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Clinical Counseling, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves conducting independent psychosocial assessments and implementing treatment plans for diverse patients and their families. It requires providing psychotherapy and collaborating with medical, legal, and military personnel to ensure comprehensive care.
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 social worker jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
9d ago
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