Clinical Social Worker Jobs in Massachusetts
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, with strong and consistent demand concentrated in hospital systems, community mental health centers, school-based programs, and substance use treatment settings at every level from entry-level case management through senior clinical director roles. Boston, Worcester, and Springfield anchor the largest hiring volumes, where anchor employers such as Mass General Brigham, Boston Medical Center, and UMass Memorial Health maintain deep rosters of clinical social work staff. The most in-demand specialties are behavioral health, child and family services, and integrated care within primary health settings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):
Provides clinical social work assessments of patients, this involves conducting clinical interviews with patients, families, and significant others to formulate a psychosocial assessment.
Participates in the interdisciplinary treatment team by developing and implementing patients’ treatment plan.
Implements treatment by providing individual, family and group therapy as indicated in the treatment plan.
Plans and coordinates discharge planning, in collaboration of the treatment team, case management and the vendor community.
Documents assessments, reports, and notes as is required by the Department of Social Work and DMH standards.
Supervises social work graduate students as assigned by the Coordinator of the Internship program/Director of Social Work.
Attends and participates in supervisor, ward, and discipline meetings.
Provides social work consultation and training to hospital staff and community agency staff as assigned by supervisor/ Director of Social Work.
Required Qualifications:
Current and valid licensures as a Licensed Certified Social Worker or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Social Work
Preferred Qualifications:
Refinement of treatment, discharge planning and programmatic skills
Knowledge of community service network
Experienced supervisory skills
Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency is preferred. ASL preferred. Candidates must be able to read, write and otherwise communicate in English.
About Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH):
Located on over 20 acres in Worcester, Massachusetts, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) is part of an integrated network of effective, efficient, and culturally competent mental health services. It provides intermediate and long-term inpatient care for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness who live in Massachusetts, as well as individuals requiring specialized court ordered evaluations.
WRCH provides inpatient services to 290 adults and 30 adolescents, inclusive of a Deaf Inpatient Mental Health Service program for 10 patients.
Learn more about WRCH: Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) | Mass.gov
DMH Mission Statement:
The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and support to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research.
Pre-Hire Process:
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines,
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.
ADA Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests
For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122, Option 4.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: None. (See Required Education and Licenses.)
REQUIRED EDUCATION: A Master's or higher degree in social work.
LICENSES: Based on assignment, travel may be required. Those employees who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license or the equivalent from another state.
- Current and valid licensure as a Licensed Certified Social Worker or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Social Work.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!
Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):
Provides clinical social work assessments of patients, this involves conducting clinical interviews with patients, families, and significant others to formulate a psychosocial assessment.
Participates in the interdisciplinary treatment team by developing and implementing patients’ treatment plan.
Implements treatment by providing individual, family and group therapy as indicated in the treatment plan.
Plans and coordinates discharge planning, in collaboration of the treatment team, case management and the vendor community.
Documents assessments, reports, and notes as is required by the Department of Social Work and DMH standards.
Supervises social work graduate students as assigned by the Coordinator of the Internship program/Director of Social Work.
Attends and participates in supervisor, ward, and discipline meetings.
Provides social work consultation and training to hospital staff and community agency staff as assigned by supervisor/ Director of Social Work.
Required Qualifications:
Current and valid licensures as a Licensed Certified Social Worker or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Social Work
Preferred Qualifications:
Refinement of treatment, discharge planning and programmatic skills
Knowledge of community service network
Experienced supervisory skills
Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency is preferred. ASL preferred. Candidates must be able to read, write and otherwise communicate in English.
About Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH):
Located on over 20 acres in Worcester, Massachusetts, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) is part of an integrated network of effective, efficient, and culturally competent mental health services. It provides intermediate and long-term inpatient care for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness who live in Massachusetts, as well as individuals requiring specialized court ordered evaluations.
WRCH provides inpatient services to 290 adults and 30 adolescents, inclusive of a Deaf Inpatient Mental Health Service program for 10 patients.
Learn more about WRCH: Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) | Mass.gov
DMH Mission Statement:
The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and support to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research.
Pre-Hire Process:
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori
Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines,
Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.
ADA Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests
For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122, Option 4.
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: None. (See Required Education and Licenses.)
REQUIRED EDUCATION: A Master's or higher degree in social work.
LICENSES: Based on assignment, travel may be required. Those employees who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator's license or the equivalent from another state.
- Current and valid licensure as a Licensed Certified Social Worker or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Social Work.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!
Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in clinical social worker jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active Massachusetts Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW or LICSW) issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program required
- Minimum two years of post-graduate supervised clinical experience in a relevant setting
- Proficiency conducting psychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and individual or group therapy
- Experience with Massachusetts-specific documentation and billing systems including MassHealth requirements
- Knowledge of mandatory reporting laws and child protective service procedures under Massachusetts DCF guidelines
Clinical Social Worker Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical social worker in Massachusetts?
To become a clinical social worker in Massachusetts, you must earn an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and obtain licensure through the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Social Workers. The board issues the Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) for those with supervised experience, and the Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) for those who complete additional supervised clinical hours and pass the ASWB Clinical exam, which is the standard for independent practice in the state.
Which companies hire clinical social workers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring clinical social workers in Massachusetts right now include Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Medical Center, and Boston Children's Hospital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts also sees consistent demand from community health centers, state agencies such as the Department of Mental Health, and school districts across the state.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most clinical social worker jobs?
Boston, Worcester, and Massachusetts have the most clinical social worker openings in Massachusetts. Boston leads because of its concentration of major academic medical centers and community behavioral health organizations, while Worcester and Springfield reflect strong regional hospital systems and publicly funded mental health programs that serve large and diverse populations in the central and western parts of the state.
Are there remote clinical social worker jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, though they are more selective than fully office-based roles. About 63% of clinical social worker openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects the shift toward telehealth that accelerated in community mental health and outpatient therapy settings. Fully remote positions are most common in outpatient therapy, care coordination, and utilization review roles, while school-based and inpatient hospital positions remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a clinical social worker in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for field placement coordinator or case manager roles while completing your MSW, then moving into clinical positions after licensure. Large Massachusetts employers such as Boston Medical Center and the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health run new-graduate training programs and supervised fellowship tracks. Adjacent roles like mental health counselor, crisis intervention specialist, or residential counselor at community behavioral health agencies give candidates the supervised hours needed to qualify for LCSW licensure and strengthen an application considerably.
Where can I find and apply to clinical social worker jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to clinical social worker jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across hospital systems, community mental health centers, school programs, and outpatient practices. Find the roles that fit your license level and specialty and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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