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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 80 posted behavioral health roles in Jacksonville, Florida salarys. This role sits in the 50th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about level with the Jacksonville, Florida median for behavioral health roles.
The social worker will conduct psychosocial assessments, facilitate crisis interventions, and provide short-term psychotherapy for transplant and behavioral health patients. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment and transition plans.
Why Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Benefits
Highlights Medical: Multiple plan options.
Dental
Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
Vision
Affordable plan with national network.
Pre-Tax
Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
Retirement
Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
Responsibilities
Join our dynamic and collaborative transplant social work team at Mayo Clinic in Florida.
In this position you will complete psychosocial assessments, reassess individual transplant plans with patients and families, and provide counseling and education during the inpatient transplant/donation episode of care.
You will coordinate care with a multidisciplinary team in this fast paced supportive role to ensure high quality outcomes for our patients.
Mayo Clinic Florida is seeking a compassionate and skilled social work professional to join our team in a crisis response position.
The successful candidate will have a passion for assessing and planning with patients experiencing a mental health or safety crisis.
Demonstrated experience in crisis assessment, intervention, risk evaluation, and the development of effective safety plans is highly desired.
This role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage patients and families during challenging situations.
The ideal candidate will be committed to providing patient-centered care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and supporting positive outcomes for individuals in need of behavioral health intervention and support.
This outpatient social work position is a member of highly skilled, professional, and supportive social work team.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and at least two years of supervised therapy experience in behavioral health or medical social work. A Florida LCSW/LICSW license is required to practice independently at the clinical level.
postgraduate degree
Communication skills
Treatment planning
Clinical judgment
Patient education
Crisis intervention
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Case management
Safety planning
Psychosocial assessment
Diagnostic assessment
Medical social work
Risk evaluation
Behavioral health intervention
Short-term psychotherapy
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$71,510 - $107,390/yr
Location
Jacksonville, Florida
Posted
Jul 30, 2026
Application
Employer website
Responsibilities include: Conducting diagnostic assessment, determining clinical interventions, facilitating crisis intervention and short-term psychotherapy, and provides education for patients and their families.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external support systems.
Participating in the development and implementation of the treatment/transition plan.
Functioning as an interdisciplinary team member.
Functioning within the research, practice, and education shields at Mayo Clinic.
Complying with required standards for medical/legal responsibilities and serves as a resource to other allied and administrative staff within the section of Social Work and the Department of Nursing.
This role is eligible for TN sponsorship.
Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification
Qualifications
To be considered for this position, you must have a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and two years supervised therapy experience in behavioral health and/or medical social work including diagnostic assessment, individual, group, and family therapy. Licensure/Certification Florida LCSW/LICSW license to practice independently at the clinical level as required by applicable state requirements.
Additional Qualifications
Clinical experience with population to be served is preferred.
Advanced knowledge of mental illness, personality development, and the types of treatment, and skills in conducting individual, group, and family therapy.
Knowledge of adjustment to medical diagnosis and chronic disease.
Strong communication skills to interact with patients, patients' family members, consultants, residents, hospital personnel, community agencies, and other resources.
Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
Psychosocial diagnostic skills. Application Requirements All required documents must be attached to your application for consideration:
CV/Resume
Cover Letter
Internal candidates must also attach their three most recent performance appraisals.
Internal candidates who have not met their current department's 1- or 2-year commitment, must attach an early release from their current supervisor. International Degrees
A detailed equivalency evaluation is required, demonstrating a U.S. equivalent degree.
Evaluation must be completed by an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) (www.naces.org) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) (www.aice-eval.org).
Site Description
Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Market context
Behavioral health roles remain in steady demand
In Florida, behavioral-health roles are typically in steady demand across community clinics, schools, and care settings serving diverse populations. Competition often centers on licensure status, supervised experience, and the ability to work well with interdisciplinary teams while applying mental health ethics and cultural awareness. Review the full posting carefully and confirm your Master’s degree, Registered Intern License, and communication experience; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits can save you time by condensing the original job description.
