Social Worker II, Social Services, Baptist Downtown
Compensation
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Job Description
About Baptist Health
Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years.
We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals.
Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.
Baptist Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Master’s Level Social Worker (Social Worker II) to join our team. This is a Full-Time, Day Shift opportunity working at our Baptist Downtown campus.
In this role, you will be a key member of an interdisciplinary care team, working to improve overall well-being by addressing the psychosocial needs that impact patients' lives. The focus is on reducing barriers to care and easing the burden of medical conditions through emotional support, education, and resource connection.
Social Worker II, Job Responsibilities
- Assess psychosocial needs and deliver services to enhance patient functioning and emotional well-being
- Coordinate care to ensure continued access to support and services
- Provide psychoeducation to patients and families
- Connect individuals with appropriate community resources and referrals
Education and Credential Requirements
Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) is required
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in patients' lives and are looking for a Full-Time, Day Shift opportunity, apply now to join the Baptist Health team.
Primary Location
Downtown - 841 Building 841 Prudential dr Jacksonville, FL 32207 United States of America
Key Responsibilities
Assess patients’ psychosocial needs and provide services that support their functioning and emotional well-being. Coordinate ongoing care, educate patients and families, and connect them with appropriate community resources and referrals.
Requirements
A Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) is required. The role calls for a dedicated, compassionate social worker to address psychosocial needs as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 28% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Social Work median $71k (middle half $53k–$74k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Florida | 268 active | 6,392 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 32% remote · 28% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Social Worker listings: 3% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment287 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,349 in the last 30 days | 1,566 the 30 days before (+50%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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