Social Worker-Counselor-Lic Indep

8 days ago
New Bedford, Massachusetts — Hybrid$74,256 - $104,499Full TimeSocial Work

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 Southcoast Health System, Inc. as a Licensed Social Worker – Evening Shift in [object Object].

Key Responsibilities

  • Duties include conducting behavioral health assessments and providing behavioral health treatment including individual and family psychotherapy utilizing brief treatment modalities.
  • Serves as a consultant and resource to hospital staff in the management and treatment of behavioral health disorders.
  • Collaborates and coordinates with complex/chronic care management and longitudinal community support services.

Requirements

  • Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • Duties include conducting behavioral health assessments and providing behavioral health treatment including individual and family psychotherapy utilizing brief treatment modalities.
  • Serves as a consultant and resource to hospital staff in the management and treatment of behavioral health disorders.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $74,256 - $104,499
  • Signing bonus: $1.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

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Key Skills

Behavioral Health AssessmentsBehavioral Health TreatmentIndividual PsychotherapyFamily PsychotherapyBrief Treatment ModalitiesConsultationComplex Care ManagementLongitudinal Community Support ServicesElectronic Medical Record DocumentationMulti-disciplinary Team Collaboration
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker-Counselor-Lic Indep at Southcoast Health System a 3.5 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 remote work flexibility.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Southcoast 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.

Remote physician positions in Social Work have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

Compensation Analysis

Southcoast Health System lists compensation for this physician position at $74k to $104k 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 is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
  • Transparent compensation ($74k–$104k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Behavioral Health Assessments, Behavioral Health Treatment, Individual Psychotherapy, Family Psychotherapy, Brief Treatment Modalities, Consultation, Complex Care Management, Longitudinal Community Support Services. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves performing behavioral health services and complex care management for patients across the hospital system, including conducting behavioral health assessments and providing psychotherapy using brief treatment modalities. Responsibilities also include consulting with hospital staff o...

Benefits package: $7,500 sign-on bonus, 403B retirement plan with match, Tuition assistance, Federal loan forgiveness, Earned Time Off, Employee wellbeing program, Health insurance, Dental/vision coverage. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Southcoast Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
New Bedford, Massachusetts
2-5

Benefits & Perks

$7,500 sign-on bonus
403B retirement plan with match
Tuition assistance
Federal loan forgiveness
Earned Time Off
Employee wellbeing program
Health insurance
Dental/vision coverage
3.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

8d ago