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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HRI Hospital is 66-bed psychiatric facility with adult inpatient services and several partial hospitalization programs. We are part of the largest private mental health system in Massachusetts and can therefore provide competitive salaries, benefits, and opportunities for growth and development. At the same time, the smaller size of our facility allows us to provide personalized attention and training to all our employees. Employees are part of a multi-disciplinary team of dynamic professionals providing high quality care to a diverse inpatient and outpatient group of individuals. We are located in Brookline – right near Boston University and Coolidge Corner – and provide easy access to public transportation and free parking. Employees are our most valued asset and we encourage qualified individuals to apply.
Website: https://www.hrihospital.com/
The Inpatient Social Worker is a vital part of HRI Hospital’s multidisciplinary treatment team. This is a full time, Monday – Friday, 40 hour per week position.
Benefit Highlights
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- Further your education at a low cost through our Tuition Discount partnership with Chamberlin University
- Supervision for Licensure
- Provide case management, family case work, and group therapy on inpatient psychiatric units
- Document clients’ treatment
- Complete diagnostic assessments
- Provide crisis intervention
- Provide milieu management
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- Master’s Degree in Social Work, counseling, or other human services related field
- 1+ years of clinical experience preferred
- Preferred LCSW, LICSW, LADC, or LMHC
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Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health103
- Presence45
- Yale New Haven Health15
- Legacy Health13
- 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.