Social Worker - LCSW

This Social Worker - LCSW position at Foundation Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Social Work position at Foundation Health is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Foundation Health lists compensation for this psychologist position at $36k to $58k 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.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $58000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Alaska has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical assessment, Psychotherapy, Crisis intervention, Discharge planning, Case management, Behavioral health, Substance abuse counseling, Treatment planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: Provides clinical assessment, psychotherapy, and crisis intervention services to patients and families across various hospital settings. Coordinates patient care from admission to discharge while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans.

Benefits package: Retention Bonus Available, Relocation Assistance up to $7,500, 90 Days Temporary Housing, Shift Differential: $2.00/hr Weekend, $2.50/hr Evening, $6.00/hr Night, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off, Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k with employer match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.