Entry Level Social Researcher Jobs
New grad social researcher jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, with employers like Presence, Optum, and UT Southwestern Medical Center 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/ (https://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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) 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/ (https://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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
- Presence40
- Optum38
- UT Southwestern Medical Center9
- Boston Medical Center8
- New York State Office of Mental Health8
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services250
- Education117
- Insurance35
- Technology & Software28
- Government & Public Sector15
Entry Level Social Researcher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level social researcher job?
Entry level social researcher roles reward candidates who can demonstrate hands-on research experience, even from coursework or volunteer projects. Employers at this level look for familiarity with qualitative or quantitative methods, survey design, and data analysis tools. A portfolio showing a completed study, a senior thesis, or an internship report gives you a concrete edge over candidates with only a degree listed.
Which companies hire entry level social researchers?
Companies hiring entry level social researchers right now include Presence, Optum, and UT Southwestern Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a wide range of organizations including research nonprofits, public health agencies, government contractors, and universities that run ongoing community or policy studies.
Are there remote entry level social researcher jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles remain common at the entry level. About 30% of entry level social researcher openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions more common in roles focused on data coding, survey analysis, or literature reviews than in those requiring fieldwork or in-person interviews.
Are these new grad social researcher jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior social researcher roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic research in place of professional history, or invites a portfolio submission. Titles like research assistant, junior researcher, or research associate are reliable signals that a role is open to candidates just starting out.
Which industries hire the most entry level social researchers?
Entry Level social researcher roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they run continuous data collection, community needs assessments, and program evaluations that are well suited to recent graduates building foundational research skills.