Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Social Services, Baptist Downtown

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Health in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for our Social Services Department. This PRN position supports high-risk ED patients with care planning and coordination.

The role involves collaboration with physicians, nursing, and ancillary staff to ensure high-quality, cost-effective patient care. Florida LCSW licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work required.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.
• Florida LCSW is required; interns will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Screen, assess, and plan care for high-risk ED patients.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and staff to deliver quality patient care.
• Apply Utilization Review criteria for admissions and discharges.
• Implement interventions to improve patient safety and outcomes.
• Communicate with patients, families, and payors to coordinate services.
• Support efficient patient throughput and reduce readmissions.
• Oversee resource utilization in critical care and ED areas.

Skills

Social Work Experience

Case Management Experience

Discharge Planning Experience

Education

Master's Degree (MA/MS)

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - FL Department of Health

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.

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 Medical Center is looking to add a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in our Social Services Department at Baptist Medical Center in Jacksonville, FL. This is a PRN opportunity.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for high-level screening, assessment, and care planning for an identified high-risk patient population in the Emergency Department.
• Collaborates with attending physicians, resident physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary, professional, and technical personnel to coordinate the delivery of high-quality, individualized, and cost-effective patient care.
• Utilizes Utilization Review criteria, admission guidelines, and discharge criteria to determine the appropriateness of patient admissions and discharges.
• Implements interventions to enhance patient safety, quality of care, and clinical outcomes.
• Maintains ongoing communication with patients and families, medical staff, caregivers, and third-party payors to establish priorities, coordinate services, and develop and implement goal-directed care plans.
• Promotes efficient patient throughput and works to reduce inappropriate hospital readmissions.
• Participates in the oversight of resource utilization in critical care and emergency services areas to support efficient, cost-effective care delivery.

Experience Requirements

• Social Work Experience
• Case Management Experience
• 3-5 years Discharge Planning Experience
• 3-5 years Case Management Experience

Education And Credential Requirements

• Master's Degree (MA/MS)
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)- FL Department of Health

** A valid Florida LCSW is required for this role, registered interns will not be considered**

This Licensed Clinical Social Worker will be located at Baptist Jacksonville.

Primary Location:

Downtown - 841 Building 841 Prudential Dr Jacksonville, FL 32207 United States of America