Pediatric Social Worker, Social Services, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Job Summary

Baptist Health is actively seeking a compassionate and experienced Medical Social Worker II (MSW) to join our Pediatric Social Services team at Wolfson Children’s Hospital in Jacksonville, Florida. This is a part-time clinical social work opportunity supporting high-acuity pediatric patients and families. Wolfson Children’s Hospital – A nationally recognized, full-service pediatric hospital located in Jacksonville, FL, and part of the Baptist Health System, a leader in compassionate, high-quality healthcare in Northeast Florida. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Master of Social Work (MSW) at Wolfson Children’s Hospital, your primary goal is to enhance the patient care experience and improve health outcomes by addressing psychosocial needs, reducing hospital readmissions, and collaborating with families, caregivers, and multidisciplinary medical teams.

Work Schedule:

• 3 days/week – Preferred shifts: Monday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Friday (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)

• Alternative shift options: Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)

• Rotating Sunday shift every 10–12 weeks

Patient Care Units Covered:

• Level III/IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU; 6–8 beds)

• Pediatric Dialysis Unit (10 beds)

• Labor & Delivery Consultations

As a Social Worker in our Pediatric Social Services department, you will be responsible for:

• Conduct advanced psychosocial assessmentsEmergency Department (ED) and care planning for high-risk pediatric patients in the and inpatient units

• Serve as a liaison between families, physicians, nurses, and ancillary services to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care

• Utilize evidence-based utilization review criteria for efficient patient admissions, discharges, and transitions of care

• Provide crisis intervention, support services, and community resource coordination

• Advocate for patients and families while ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and ethical standards in pediatric social work

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution

• Previous experience in a hospital, healthcare, or pediatric setting strongly preferred

• Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and care coordination skills

If you are a dedicated and empathetic healthcare social worker looking to make a difference in the lives of children and families, we encourage you to apply today for this part-time social work job at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. Apply now to join the Baptist Health team and help shape the future of pediatric care.

Education Required

Master's Degree

Education Preferred

Doctorate

Experience

• 1-2 years Counseling Experience Required
• 1-2 years Experience in Child Welfare Services Required
• 1-2 years Social Work Experience Required
• 1-2 years Hospital Experience Required
• Less than 1 year Experience in Behavior Health Setting Required

License and Certification

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker Preferred
• Driver's License Preferred

Location

Location Overview

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is the only children’s hospital in the region, serving North Florida, South Georgia and beyond. Ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best children’s hospitals in the U.S., the hospital is staffed by skilled pediatric subspecialty physicians, pediatric nurses and other health care professionals, and equipped with advanced technology to help children overcome serious illnesses like congenital heart disease, cancer, neurological disorders, diabetes and more. As one of only two children’s hospitals in Florida to receive Magnet™ status, Wolfson is a regional referral center for tertiary pediatric care. Centrally located on the beautiful St. Johns River, 213-bed Wolfson Children’s Hospital is a part of Baptist Health.  The hospital is located close to the shops and fine dining of the historic San Marco area and is also near sports stadiums, theater and music venues, and museums.