Entry Level Lead Social Worker Jobs
New grad lead social worker jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a field placement can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, with employers like Presence, Optum, and Humana hiring at this level now.
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Position: Masters Social Worker
"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life."
NHC HomeCare Greenville is looking for a Masters Social Worker to join our team. The Masters Social Worker supervises and provides for the evaluation of the social and emotional needs of the patient related to their medical condition, and provides counseling, etc. based on this evaluation.
Qualifications - ALL states:
- Master’s Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- One year social work experience in a health care setting is required.
Requirements
SOUTH CAROLINA
- Current state licensure at the Master (LMSW) or Independent (LISW) level.
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/homecare-greenville/
We look forward to talking with you!
EOE
Skills
Preferred Training - Social Services
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Position: Masters Social Worker
"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life."
NHC HomeCare Greenville is looking for a Masters Social Worker to join our team. The Masters Social Worker supervises and provides for the evaluation of the social and emotional needs of the patient related to their medical condition, and provides counseling, etc. based on this evaluation.
Qualifications - ALL states:
- Master’s Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- One year social work experience in a health care setting is required.
Requirements
SOUTH CAROLINA
- Current state licensure at the Master (LMSW) or Independent (LISW) level.
If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/homecare-greenville/
We look forward to talking with you!
EOE
Skills
Preferred Training - Social Services
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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- Presence40
- Optum36
- Humana7
- Legacy Health7
- Boston Medical Center7
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- Healthcare & Medical Services229
- Education43
- Insurance33
- Government & Public Sector11
- Non-Profit & Social Services9
Entry Level Lead Social Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level lead social worker job?
Start by highlighting any field placements, supervised internships, or volunteer case management experience on your resume, since entry level lead social worker roles value demonstrated client interaction over years on the job. Employers at this level also look for a completed or in-progress MSW or BSW, familiarity with case documentation systems, and clear examples of coordinating services or supporting a team, even in a junior capacity.
Which companies hire entry level lead social workers?
Companies hiring entry level lead social workers right now include Presence, Optum, and Humana, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from community health organizations, nonprofit social services agencies, government human services departments, and hospital systems that build their lead staff from recent graduate pipelines.
Are there remote entry level lead social worker jobs?
Yes, though most positions at this level are on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of case coordination. About 30% of entry level lead social worker openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve care coordination, documentation, or administrative oversight rather than direct in-person client work.
Are these new grad lead social worker jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior lead social worker roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or field placements toward the requirement, or accepts a strong portfolio of supervised case work in place of full-time history. Searching for new grad openings here surfaces those roles directly.
Which industries hire the most entry level lead social workers?
Entry Level lead social worker roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire at the entry level because they rely on structured caseload pipelines, regularly onboard recent graduates into supervised lead roles, and have ongoing demand for coordinators who can grow into senior positions over time.