Social Worker I, Behavioral Health, Wolfson Children's Hospital

Date Posted: Nov 25, 2025

Status: Full-Time

Shift Details: Various shifts

Job Summary

Baptist HealthSocial Worker I is seeking a compassionate and motivated to join the Behavioral Health team at Wolfson Children’s Hospital. This Full-Time Day position plays a vital role in supporting pediatric patients and their families by addressing psychosocial needs and ensuring access to essential services and resources.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess patients’ psychosocial needs to support emotional well-being and optimal functioning.

  • Provide discharge planning, including coordination of home health services and durable medical equipment (DME).

  • Assist with patient placement and transfers, ensuring smooth transitions of care.

  • Offer referrals to community resources to support ongoing care and family needs.

  • Support utilization review activities to promote effective and appropriate care delivery.

If you are passionate about helping children and families navigate behavioral health challenges, we encourage you to apply and become part of the Wolfson Children’s Hospital team.

Apply today to make a meaningful difference at Baptist Health.


Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Education Preferred

Master's Degree

Experience

  • 1-2 years Social Work Experience
  • Case Management Experience

License and Certification

    None

Location

Wolfson Children's Hospital
800 Prudential Drive
Jacksonville, FL, 32207


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.

About Baptist Health

Chosen as the area's “Most Preferred” healthcare provider every year since 1990 according to the annual National Research Corporation study of Jacksonville area residents, Baptist Health ranks highest in the categories of Best Doctors, Best Nurses, Best Quality and Best Reputation.