Healthcare Social Workers salary in Jacksonville, Florida

Salary distribution

Where Jacksonville healthcare social workers fall on the wage curve.

Typical entry

• Education

  Master's degree

• Experience

  None

• On-the-job training

  None

Top skills (O*NET)

• Psychology

  Knowledge

  4.9 / 5

• Therapy and Counseling

  Knowledge

  4.7 / 5

• English Language

  Knowledge

  4.4 / 5

• Sociology and Anthropology

  Knowledge

  4.4 / 5

• Social Perceptiveness

  Technical

  4.3 / 5

• Speaking

  Basic skill

  4.1 / 5

• Service Orientation

  Technical

  4.1 / 5

• Oral Expression

  Ability

  4.1 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

1. 01

   Advocate for clients or patients to resolve crises.

2. 02

   Educate clients about end-of-life symptoms and options to assist them in making informed decisions.

3. 03

   Collaborate with other professionals to evaluate patients' medical or physical condition and to assess client needs.

4. 04

   Investigate child abuse or neglect cases and take authorized protective action when necessary.

5. 05

   Refer patient, client, or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education.

6. 06

   Utilize consultation data and social work experience to plan and coordinate client or patient care and rehabilitation, following through to ensure service efficacy.

7. 07

   Monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plan.

8. 08

   Identify environmental impediments to client or patient progress through interviews and review of patient records.

Other metros in Florida

How the Jacksonville metro compares to other major Florida metro areas for healthcare social workers.

• Miami$67,330
• Orlando$65,730
• Tampa$64,400