Clinical Social Worker Jobs
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- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Bargaining Unit:
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building: Lerner Hall
- Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000
Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Social Worker, this position will promote the psychological well-being of the Columbia student body by performing consultation, liaison, case management, direct clinical services and other related functions to the general patient population of Counseling and Psychological Services. This will include comprehensive case management for high-risk students and/or students with complex psychosocial circumstances as they transition through different levels of mental health care which may include hospitalization, residential treatment program, day treatment program, and ongoing outpatient treatment.
This is an essential onsite role requiring some evening hours and on-call duties; limited hybrid flexibility may be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Responsibilities
- In collaboration with clinical staff, especially psychiatric staff, serves as a primary resource for students in facilitating referrals to outside psychological and other resources. 35%
- Provides comprehensive case management for high-risk students and/or students with complex psychosocial circumstances as they transition through different levels of mental health care which may include hospitalization, residential treatment program, day treatment programs, and ongoing outpatient treatment. 20%
- Serves as a chief liaison to outside clinical and social support resources. Helps to identify, develop and maintain a network of outside providers and institutions to whom students (both with or without student health insurance) can be referred.
- Serves as a liaison to students on medical leave of absence for psychiatric reasons, promoting continuity of care and helping students maintain a sense of connection to the University. 10%
- Performs administrative duties related to clinical work (e.g., collaboration with other providers and services within and outside of Columbia Health) and to other departmental business. Maintains up-to-date and accurate patient records. 5%
- Compiles data and creates periodic reports on all liaison and consultation activities; participates in quality assurance activities related to assigned scope of duties. 5%
- Provides as needed, initial psychological evaluation (e.g., phone triage), involving diagnostic assessment, based on a review of presenting problem(s) and of the patient’s developmental, social, psychological, and treatment history. 5%
- Conducts focused support groups including, but not limited to, groups for students awaiting assignment to other resources, as needed. 5%
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work and New York State LCSW license required.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ related experience required with at least three (3) years acceptable clinical experience.
- Demonstrated experience in advanced diagnostic and clinical skills, particularly with respect to crisis intervention.
- Must be able to work with serious psychopathology (e.g., suicidal and psychotic patients). Experience in case management.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Position requires some evening hours.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated training and experience in one or more areas of specialty such as: Alcohol/substance abuse; eating disorders and body-image concerns; problems of international students and cross-cultural counseling; multicultural concerns; trauma; military veterans; survivors of sexual violence.
- Experience in college mental health settings, and/or with late adolescent and young adult populations. Inpatient experience and familiarity with local psychiatric resources and social services.
- Proficiency in Bengali, Cantonese, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese and other languages is a plus.
Other Requirements
- N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Bargaining Unit:
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building: Lerner Hall
- Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000
Position Summary
Reporting to the Senior Social Worker, this position will promote the psychological well-being of the Columbia student body by performing consultation, liaison, case management, direct clinical services and other related functions to the general patient population of Counseling and Psychological Services. This will include comprehensive case management for high-risk students and/or students with complex psychosocial circumstances as they transition through different levels of mental health care which may include hospitalization, residential treatment program, day treatment program, and ongoing outpatient treatment.
This is an essential onsite role requiring some evening hours and on-call duties; limited hybrid flexibility may be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
Responsibilities
- In collaboration with clinical staff, especially psychiatric staff, serves as a primary resource for students in facilitating referrals to outside psychological and other resources. 35%
- Provides comprehensive case management for high-risk students and/or students with complex psychosocial circumstances as they transition through different levels of mental health care which may include hospitalization, residential treatment program, day treatment programs, and ongoing outpatient treatment. 20%
- Serves as a chief liaison to outside clinical and social support resources. Helps to identify, develop and maintain a network of outside providers and institutions to whom students (both with or without student health insurance) can be referred.
- Serves as a liaison to students on medical leave of absence for psychiatric reasons, promoting continuity of care and helping students maintain a sense of connection to the University. 10%
- Performs administrative duties related to clinical work (e.g., collaboration with other providers and services within and outside of Columbia Health) and to other departmental business. Maintains up-to-date and accurate patient records. 5%
- Compiles data and creates periodic reports on all liaison and consultation activities; participates in quality assurance activities related to assigned scope of duties. 5%
- Provides as needed, initial psychological evaluation (e.g., phone triage), involving diagnostic assessment, based on a review of presenting problem(s) and of the patient’s developmental, social, psychological, and treatment history. 5%
- Conducts focused support groups including, but not limited to, groups for students awaiting assignment to other resources, as needed. 5%
Minimum Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Social Work and New York State LCSW license required.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ related experience required with at least three (3) years acceptable clinical experience.
- Demonstrated experience in advanced diagnostic and clinical skills, particularly with respect to crisis intervention.
- Must be able to work with serious psychopathology (e.g., suicidal and psychotic patients). Experience in case management.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Position requires some evening hours.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated training and experience in one or more areas of specialty such as: Alcohol/substance abuse; eating disorders and body-image concerns; problems of international students and cross-cultural counseling; multicultural concerns; trauma; military veterans; survivors of sexual violence.
- Experience in college mental health settings, and/or with late adolescent and young adult populations. Inpatient experience and familiarity with local psychiatric resources and social services.
- Proficiency in Bengali, Cantonese, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese and other languages is a plus.
Other Requirements
- N/A
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical social worker jobs.
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program
- Active state licensure such as LCSW, LMSW, or equivalent credential
- Experience providing individual, group, or family therapy
- Proficiency with electronic health records such as Epic or Cerner
- Knowledge of crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning
- Familiarity with Medicaid, Medicare, and managed care documentation requirements
Tips for Your Clinical Social Worker Job Search
Lead your resume with licensure details
List your license type, state of licensure, and expiration date at the top of your resume. Hiring managers scan for LCSW, LMSW, or state-specific equivalents before reading anything else, so bury it and you risk early elimination.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists clinical social worker openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job postings by clinical population
Search by the population you want to serve, such as geriatric, pediatric, or forensic, not just the job title. Employers often use population-specific language in listings that broad searches miss entirely.
Tailor your cover letter to the setting
A hospital social worker role and a community mental health role call for completely different emphasis. Match your examples to the setting's priorities, whether that's care coordination, crisis intervention, or case management.
Prepare for competency-based interview questions
Most clinical social worker interviews include structured behavioral questions tied to the NASW Code of Ethics, mandatory reporting scenarios, or caseload management. Practice concrete answers using real case examples without identifying client information.
Negotiate supervision hours into your offer
If you're working toward full licensure, confirm in writing how many supervised hours per week the employer provides and who your supervisor is. Vague verbal commitments can delay your licensure timeline by months.
Clinical Social Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most clinical social workers?
The companies hiring the most clinical social workers right now include LifeStance Health, Thriveworks, and Presence, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Health systems, community mental health centers, and school districts consistently account for the majority of active postings.
How many clinical social worker jobs are remote?
About 59% of clinical social worker openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, a share that has grown alongside telehealth adoption across the field. Roles focused on outpatient therapy, care management, and employee assistance programs tend to have the highest concentration of remote opportunities compared to hospital-based or in-person crisis positions.
How do you become a clinical social worker?
You earn a Bachelor of Social Work or a related undergraduate degree, then complete a Master of Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program, which includes a required field practicum. After graduation, you apply for your state's provisional or associate license, accumulate the supervised clinical hours your state requires, and then sit for the ASWB Clinical exam to earn full licensure.
Can you get hired as a clinical social worker with little experience?
Yes, many employers hire newly licensed or provisionally licensed social workers, particularly in community mental health, school-based programs, and hospital systems that offer structured supervision. Completing your MSW field placements in a clinical setting and highlighting any internship work with your target population can make your application competitive even without post-graduation experience.
What does the clinical social worker interview process look like?
Most hiring processes start with a phone or video screen by HR, followed by a panel interview with the clinical supervisor and team members that focuses on case scenarios, ethical dilemmas, and your approach to documentation. Some employers add a practical component such as a mock intake assessment or a written vignette, and reference checks typically happen before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to clinical social worker jobs?
You can find and apply to clinical social worker jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your license type, preferred setting, and location, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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