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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 Esperanza Health Center as a Director of Behavioral Health & Social Services in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Director of Behavioral Health and Social Services DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health SUPERVISOR: Executive Director SALARY RANGE: $80,571 to $92,657 STATUS: Exempt, full-time SUPERVISORY: BH Consultants WORK HOURS: 40 hours week/M-F Clinical: 0.5 FTE, Administrative: 0.
Key Responsibilities
- house developmental training for staff on self care, patient communication, and other topics as needed; identify appropriate external trainings to develop staff skill in effective use of evidence
- care; supports and facilitates patient goal
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work or doctoral degree in Psychology.
- Licensed in Pennsylvania in Clinical Social Work (LCSW), Psychology (PsyD), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Marriage Family Therapy (LMFT) 3.
- Post licensure, 2 or more years of experience 4.
- Strong oral and written communication skills; bilingual in Spanish and English required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $80.6K - $92.7K
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Esperanza Health Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Dir of Behavioral Health and SS at Esperanza Health Center 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 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 — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Esperanza Health Center 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
Esperanza Health Center lists compensation for this physician position at $81k to $93k 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 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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 ($81k–$93k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Program Development, Clinical Supervision, Budget Management, Grant Writing, Evidence-Based Treatment, Trauma-Informed Care, Culturally Competent Care, Bilingual Spanish. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: Leads the behavioral health and social services teams to provide integrated care for underserved communities in Philadelphia. The role balances administrative oversight of programs and budgets with direct clinical practice as a practitioner.
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, CME Allowance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
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
5d ago
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