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.
About the Role
Competitive salary. Signing bonus available. Relocation assistance. Fort Hood, TX. Multiple schedules. Federal social work role.
Work-Life Balance Factors
Remote/telehealth
⚠️ Rotating shifts
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
Requirements
- Travel Required
- Occasional travel - Business Travel may be required.
- Not Required
- Credentialing
- A Personnel Security Investigation may be required.
- A pre-placement medical examination may be required.
Benefits & Compensation
- Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
Benefits & Compensation
- Relocation expenses reimbursed
- Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
- 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
Work Schedule
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Work Schedule
- Multiple Schedules
- Provide counseling services using various evidence-based modalities as clinically indicated.
- work (evenings, weekends, holidays).
- This position may require rotating shifts (i. e.
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 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
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Benefits package: Relocation Assistance, Signing Bonus. 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 (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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