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 Investment & Asset Management, with employers like Presence, LifeStance Health, and Sutter Health hiring at this level now.

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Open roles173+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerPresence
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type52% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Central Counties Health Centers, Inc. (CCHC)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/ Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
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Central Counties Health Centers, Inc. (CCHC)
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/ Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
Central Counties Health Centers, Inc. (CCHC)
Springfield, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$75k/yr
On-Site
Master's degree in social work
51-200

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URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC.
Clinical Social Worker
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URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC.
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Clinical Social Worker
URBAN HEALTH PLAN, INC.
Queens, New York
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$76k - $94k/yr
On-Site
Master's

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Legacy Health
Clinical Social Worker
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Legacy Health
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Clinical Social Worker
Legacy Health
Portland, Oregon
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$40.06 - $60.14/hr
On-Site
Master's

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Trinity Health
Clinical Social Worker - Hospital - LMSW
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Trinity Health
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Clinical Social Worker - Hospital - LMSW
Trinity Health
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
Master's degree in social work
10,000+

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Trinity Health
Clinical Social Worker - LMSW - PRN
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Trinity Health
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Clinical Social Worker - LMSW - PRN
Trinity Health
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
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

  • Presence
    Presence40
  • LifeStance Health
    LifeStance Health23
  • Sutter Health
    Sutter Health10
  • Legacy Health
    Legacy Health5
  • Valor Healthcare
    Valor Healthcare5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services115
  • Education13
  • Investment & Asset Management3
  • Government & Public Sector2
  • Non-Profit & Social Services2

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 Presence, LifeStance Health, and Sutter Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 48% of entry level clinical social worker openings are remote or hybrid as of August 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 Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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.