Entry Level Clinical Social Worker Jobs

New grad clinical social worker jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or practicum hours can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with employers like LifeStance Health, Presence, and Yale New Haven Health hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles335+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerLifeStance Health
Top cityNew Haven, CT
Work type60% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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HRI Hospital
Clinical Social Worker - Inpatient Psychiatry
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HRI Hospital
New 1m ago
Clinical Social Worker - Inpatient Psychiatry
HRI Hospital
Brookline, Massachusetts
Community & Nonprofit Services
Human Resources
Social Work & Counseling
Master's degree in social work

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Pasadena Unified School District
Clinical Social Worker (Grant Funded)
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Pasadena Unified School District
New 1m ago
Clinical Social Worker (Grant Funded)
Pasadena Unified School District
Pasadena, California
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Security & Protective Services
$6,426 - $7,516/mo
Master's degree in social work
1,001-5,000

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LifeStance Health
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
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LifeStance Health
New 1m ago
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
LifeStance Health
Irving, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$75k - $100k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Ryan Health
Licensed Clinical or Licensed Master Social Worker
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Ryan Health
New 1m ago
Licensed Clinical or Licensed Master Social Worker
Ryan Health
New York, New York
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$41 - $53/hr
Master's degree in social work
501-1,000

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Cone Health
Clinical Social Worker II - Value-Based Care Institute
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Cone Health
New 1m ago
Clinical Social Worker II - Value-Based Care Institute
Cone Health
Greensboro, North Carolina
Community & Nonprofit Services
Human Resources
Social Work & Counseling
Master's degree in social work
10,000+

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Entry Level Clinical Social Worker Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • LifeStance Health
    LifeStance Health103
  • Presence
    Presence45
  • Yale New Haven Health
    Yale New Haven Health15
  • Legacy Health
    Legacy Health13
  • Brightside Health
    Brightside Health10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services250
  • Education27
  • Science & Research4
  • Non-Profit & Social Services4
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals3

Entry Level Clinical Social Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level clinical social worker job?

Start by highlighting supervised clinical hours, internships, and practicum placements on your resume, since most entry level employers care about hands-on experience over work history length. A master's in social work (MSW) strengthens your candidacy, and an associate clinical social worker license or provisional licensure shows readiness to practice. Tailoring your application to the specific population a role serves, such as children, veterans, or adults with mental illness, gives you a real edge.

Which companies hire entry level clinical social workers?

Companies hiring entry level clinical social workers right now include LifeStance Health, Presence, and Yale New Haven Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers community mental health centers, hospital systems, nonprofit behavioral health agencies, and government social services departments, many of which actively recruit new graduates and candidates pursuing their clinical licensure hours.

Are there remote entry level clinical social worker jobs?

Yes, though most clinical social worker roles at the entry level are on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of the work. About 40% of entry level clinical social worker openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with telehealth positions most common in outpatient therapy, case management, and crisis support settings where direct client contact can happen over video.

Are these new grad clinical social worker jobs?

Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior clinical social worker roles alongside broader entry level postings. A new grad-friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internship or practicum hours as qualifying experience, and does not require an independent clinical license, making it accessible to candidates who are still accumulating supervised hours toward full licensure.

Which industries hire the most entry level clinical social workers?

Entry Level clinical social worker roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they rely on large frontline clinical workforces, fund supervised licensure hours, and often partner with universities to recruit new graduates directly from MSW programs.