Social Worker (Clinical)
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.
Summary
About Us
Role: Vacanciesare located at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Cavazos, Texas.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
Benefits & Compensation
negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
This is an open continuous announcement.
We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available.
Summary
About Us
Role: Vacanciesare located at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Cavazos, Texas.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
Benefits & Compensation
negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
This is an open continuous announcement.
We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available.
Overview
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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/23/2026 to 06/30/2026
Benefits & Compensation
$74,678 to - $116,362 per year
Benefits & Compensation
scale & grade
GS 11 - 12
Location
MANY vacancies in the following location:
Fort Hood, TX
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Business Travel may be required.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Multiple
Work Schedule
Multiple Schedules
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
12
Job family (Series)
0185 Social Work
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
HSJT-26-12871187-DHA-S
Control number
855188600
This job is open to
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The public
U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.
Duties
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Perform bio-psychosocial assessments on behavioral health patients to determine a diagnosis.
Perform routine case management functions including telephonic monitoring of symptom severity and/or adherence to behavioral health treatment plans
- Provide targeted assessment and evaluation, including diagnostic impressions and/or functional status focused on the presenting problem.
- Provide consultation services for a subset of patients who require ongoing monitoring and follow-up.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
A Personnel Security Investigation may be required.
This position may have specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification
Requirements
since its duties may require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
Selectees may be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
A pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Immunization screening may be required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
This position may require the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing.
May be required to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e. g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing
Requirements
and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
This position may include
Work Schedule
work (evenings, weekends, holidays).
This position may require rotating shifts (i. e.
Work Schedule
that requires employees to continuously rotate from one
Work Schedule
to another at predetermined intervals).
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker (Clinical) at Military Treatment Facilities under DHA a 3.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
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 $75k to $116k 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 Fort Hood, Texas, Texas.
Texas 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 ($75k–$116k)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
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 physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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