Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW/LCSW)
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 Akicita Federal, LLC as a Licensed Independent Social Worker – No Weekends in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychosocial assessments, diagnostic evaluations (DSM/ICD criteria), and counseling for individuals and families.
- Provide crisis intervention, including assessment, stabilization, and coordination of psychiatric hospital admissions when necessary.
- Deliver behavioral health counseling, substance abuse counseling, and supportive therapy to eligible patients.
- Develop and implement treatment plans; participate as a core team member in multidisciplinary treatment planning.
Requirements
- Participate in Quality Assurance activities including peer review and case presentations.
- Attend mandatory meetings, orientations, and required trainings (trauma
- informed care, fraud/waste/abuse, ISSA security training, etc.). Operational Requirements
- Rotate to satellite clinic locations (Santa Clara, Cochiti, San Felipe) based on schedule needs.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $100K - $120K
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Akicita Federal, LLC in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW/LCSW) at Akicita Federal 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, no night shifts.
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 Akicita Federal 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
Akicita Federal lists compensation for this physician position at $100k to $120k 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 Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($100k–$120k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, Psychosocial Assessments, Counseling, Case Management, Diagnostic Evaluations, Referrals, Treatment Planning, HIPAA Compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The Licensed Independent Social Worker will provide comprehensive clinical social work services including assessments, counseling, crisis intervention, and case management across multiple clinic locations. This role involves developing treatment plans, coordinating care, and consulting with multidis...
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
5d ago
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