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Neonatal Social Worker Jobs (NOW HIRING)

... Social Worker IIs hired after 12/25/2011. (Social Worker IIs hired before December 2011 met ... Is competent to care for patient age groups including neonatal/infant, child, adolescent, adult and ...

... 2011.(Social Worker IIs hired before December 2011 met previous education requirements ... Is competent to care for patient age groups including neonatal/infant, child, adolescent, adult and ...

... Social Worker IIs hired after 12/25/2011. (Social Worker IIs hired before December 2011 met ... Is competent to care for patient age groups including neonatal/infant, child, adolescent, adult and ...

Social Worker

Kearney, NE · On-site

$24.27 - $36.10/hr

Among our many other services are cardiac care including open-heart surgery, a level II neonatal ... Qualifications: * Certified Social Worker (CSW) in Nebraska upon hire * Minimum of a bachelor ...

... Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist ... One California As our Social Worker, you will be a compassionate advocate, providing vital support ...

... Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist ... One California As our Social Worker, you will be a compassionate advocate, providing vital support ...

Social Worker

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$59.26/hr

... Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist ... One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Social Worker, you will be a compassionate ...

Social Worker

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$59.26/hr

... Level II NICU, heart care, cancer care, women's health, and neurology. Additionally, Methodist ... One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Social Worker, you will be a compassionate ...

... NICU, heart care, women's health, and a family birth center. In 2025, we opened our new patient ... One California As our Social Worker, you will be a compassionate advocate, providing vital support ...

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How much do neonatal social worker jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for neonatal social worker in the United States is $78,890.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $93,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a neonatal social worker?

Neonatal social workers are specialized professionals who support families with newborns in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs). They provide emotional support, counseling, and resources to help families cope with the stress of having a critically ill or premature infant. Neonatal social workers also assist with discharge planning, connect families to community services, and advocate for the needs of both infants and their families during the hospital stay. Their work is crucial in helping families navigate complex medical and emotional challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a neonatal social worker, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Neonatal Social Worker, you need a master's degree in social work (MSW), state licensure, and a solid understanding of neonatal health issues and family dynamics. Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems and experience with hospital case management software are typically required. Compassion, resilience, and strong communication skills are crucial for supporting families in crisis and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. These competencies ensure effective advocacy, emotional support, and resource coordination for families facing the challenges of neonatal care.

How does a neonatal social worker collaborate with medical staff and families in the NICU?

Neonatal Social Workers play a vital role in the NICU by acting as liaisons between families and the medical team. They work closely with doctors, nurses, and therapists to ensure families understand their child's medical condition and treatment plan. Social workers provide emotional support, facilitate communication, and help families access hospital and community resources. This collaborative approach helps reduce stress for families and ensures that the infant’s psychosocial needs are met alongside their medical care.
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What states have the most Neonatal Social Worker jobs?

States with the most job openings for Neonatal Social Worker jobs include:

Infographic showing various Neonatal Social Worker job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,890 per year, or $37.9 per hour.

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Key responsibilities

  • Perform biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for inpatient and outpatient patients.

  • Coordinate discharge planning, facilitate meetings, and develop discharge plans for high-risk patients.

  • Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and assist with psychosocial needs of patients and families.


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Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Social Worker MSW? At St. David's Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Social Worker (MSW) is responsible for non-clinical, biopsychosocial assessments and interventions for the inpatient floors and the outpatient emergency department. The MSW performs crisis intervention, patient/family interventions, high-risk screening, focused emotional support, and referrals for financial assistance or other identified resource needs. The MSW assists in post-acute care placement on all discharges, primarily with those patients identified with post-discharge behavioral health and patient assistance/resource needs. The MSW is dedicated to patient and family-centered care that values personal self-determination, prioritization, and engages in creative and compassionate problem-solving. The scope of this role includes intensive care units, Trauma, Oncology, NICU, Transplant, and ED. The MSW responds to physician, non-discharge planning social work consults throughout the facility.

What you will do in this role:

  • You will work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs.
  • You will identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery. These barriers include financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual.
  • You will maintain a thorough working knowledge of the rules of Medicare, Medicaid, and private payer regulations and processes. You will possess a thorough understanding of managed-care concepts and length-of-stay management relating to patient and organizational fiscal responsibility.
  • You will perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high-risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.
  • You will coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers. You will assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.
  • You will intervene with patients/families/caregivers for psychosocial needs, assistance, and support in coping with chronic acute terminal illness. You will engage in consultation, discharge planning, education, counseling, advocacy, and information referrals to meet the emotional, social, and financial aspects of care.
  • You will provide emotional support to patients and family members during complex and/or emotionally charged issues, such as end-of-life, terminal illness notifications, death notification (with physician), and crisis interventions.

What qualifications you will need:

  • Masters Degree
  • (LMSW/RCSW-I) Licensed Master Social Worker/Reg Clin SW-Intern, or (LCSW) Clinical Social Worker
Benefits

St. David's Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

St. David’s Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.

The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.

St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. 


"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Social Worker MSW opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.


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