Entry Level Medical Social Worker Jobs
New grad medical social worker jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with 0 to 2 years of experience to their first clinical roles, where strong internship hours or field placements often carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site positions across Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Education, with employers like Optum, National HealthCare Corporation, and Bronson Healthcare hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life."
Position: Medical Social Worker
ABOUT THE ROLE
NHC HomeCare Dickson is looking for a Medical Social Worker to join our team. The Medical 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
PLUS state-specific requirements:
Tennessee specific
- a. Current state certification as a certified master social worker (CMSW as provided in T.C.A. §63-23-102.), OR
- b. Current license as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Provides and accurately documents direct social services to patients planned to restore the patient to optimum social and health adjustment; including:
- Assesses social and emotional factors, to minimize impact on the patient’s health and ability to cope with problems of daily living
- Helps the patients and caregivers to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations
- Assists patients and caregivers with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care; and
- Identifies resources, such as caregivers and community agencies, to assist the patient to resume life in the community, including discharge planning
- Assists the providers and home care team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the health problems and
- Participates in the development of the plan of care.
National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.
The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.
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-dickson/
We look forward to talking with you! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
INTRODUCTION
"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life."
Position: Medical Social Worker
ABOUT THE ROLE
NHC HomeCare Dickson is looking for a Medical Social Worker to join our team. The Medical 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
PLUS state-specific requirements:
Tennessee specific
- a. Current state certification as a certified master social worker (CMSW as provided in T.C.A. §63-23-102.), OR
- b. Current license as Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
- Provides and accurately documents direct social services to patients planned to restore the patient to optimum social and health adjustment; including:
- Assesses social and emotional factors, to minimize impact on the patient’s health and ability to cope with problems of daily living
- Helps the patients and caregivers to understand, accept, and follow medical recommendations
- Assists patients and caregivers with personal and environmental difficulties which predispose toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care; and
- Identifies resources, such as caregivers and community agencies, to assist the patient to resume life in the community, including discharge planning
- Assists the providers and home care team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to the health problems and
- Participates in the development of the plan of care.
National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.
The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge ... innovation and improvement ... teamwork and collaboration ... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.
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-dickson/
We look forward to talking with you! NHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 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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Who's Hiring
- Optum10
- National HealthCare Corporation6
- Bronson Healthcare3
- OSF HealthCare2
- INSIGHT1
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- Insurance10
- Education1
- Transportation & Logistics1
Entry Level Medical Social Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level medical social worker job?
Start by completing supervised field placements during your MSW or BSW program, since most entry level roles require demonstrated clinical hours even without paid experience. Tailor your resume to highlight internship settings, populations served, and any case management or discharge planning work. Earning your state licensure, or sitting for the exam immediately after graduation, signals readiness and gives you a competitive edge over candidates who wait.
Which companies hire entry level medical social workers?
Companies hiring entry level medical social workers right now include Optum, National HealthCare Corporation, and Bronson Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hospitals, community health centers, and behavioral health organizations are among the most active employers at this level, often building pipelines from graduate school internship partnerships.
Are there remote entry level medical social worker jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles are on-site given the hands-on nature of clinical social work. About 0% of entry level medical social worker openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to focus on care coordination, telehealth counseling, or case management rather than direct bedside or inpatient work.
Are these new grad medical social worker jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior medical social worker roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes 0 to 2 years of experience, counts supervised internship or practicum hours toward requirements, or accepts a strong portfolio of field placements in place of paid work history. Look for language like 'new grads encouraged' or 'will train' in the job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level medical social workers?
Entry Level medical social worker roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive the most entry level hiring because they operate high patient volumes, carry regulatory requirements for social work coverage, and frequently run formal new graduate onboarding programs.