Entry Level Social Work Jobs

New grad social work jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where internship placements and field practicum hours can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Government & Public Sector, with employers like Stanford Medicine Children's Health, Crown Equipment, and Metropolitan State University of Denver hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles140+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerStanford Medicine Children's Health
Top cityPalo Alto, CA
Work type80% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Gwinnett County Public Schools
Temporary/Miscellaneous - Social Work Intern
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Gwinnett County Public Schools
New 1m ago
Temporary/Miscellaneous - Social Work Intern
Gwinnett County Public Schools
Gwinnett County, GA
Community & Nonprofit Services
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
On-Site
201-500

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Simmons University
Administrative Assistant to the Dean (School of Social Work)
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Simmons University
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Administrative Assistant to the Dean (School of Social Work)
Simmons University
Boston, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
$18 - $30/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Gresham Smith
Experiential Graphic Designer - Life and Work Places Market
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Gresham Smith
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Experiential Graphic Designer - Life and Work Places Market
Gresham Smith
Nashville, Tennessee
Creative & Design
Graphic Designer
UI/UX Design
Bachelor's degree in graphic design
1,001-5,000

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Stanford Health Care
Social Work Clinician / Float - Inpatient Social Work
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Stanford Health Care
New 1m ago
Social Work Clinician / Float - Inpatient Social Work
Stanford Health Care
Palo Alto, California
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
$45 - $59/hr
Master's degree in social work
10,000+

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Stanford Health Care
Social Work Clinician (Geriatrics) - Social Services - Full-time (1.0 FTE) Days
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Stanford Health Care
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Social Work Clinician (Geriatrics) - Social Services - Full-time (1.0 FTE) Days
Stanford Health Care
Palo Alto, California
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
$45 - $59/hr
Master's degree in social work
10,000+

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Entry Level Social Work Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Stanford Medicine Children's Health
    Stanford Medicine Children's Health5
  • Crown Equipment
    Crown Equipment4
  • Metropolitan State University of Denver
    Metropolitan State University of Denver4
  • Emory Healthcare
    Emory Healthcare3
  • HUB International
    HUB International3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education51
  • Healthcare & Medical Services47
  • Government & Public Sector7
  • Insurance6
  • Construction & Real Estate4

Entry Level Social Work Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level social work job?

Entry level social work employers look for completed field placement hours, a relevant bachelor's or master's degree in social work, and familiarity with case management or client documentation. Candidates who can show direct client contact experience from internships, practicum rotations, or volunteer work have a clear edge. Tailoring your resume to highlight specific populations you have worked with, such as youth, older adults, or families in crisis, also strengthens your application.

Which companies hire entry level social works?

Companies hiring entry level social works right now include Stanford Medicine Children's Health, Crown Equipment, and Metropolitan State University of Denver, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from community health organizations, government agencies, school districts, and nonprofit service providers who regularly onboard new graduates into supervised roles.

Are there remote entry level social work jobs?

Yes, though most positions at this level are still on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 20% of entry level social work openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with those roles most often found in case management, care coordination, or telephone-based counseling support rather than direct in-person services.

Are these new grad social work jobs?

Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles designed for people early in their social work career. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or supervised practicum hours toward requirements, or explicitly states that a strong academic background or volunteer history can substitute for paid work experience.

Which industries hire the most entry level social works?

Entry Level social work roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive the most entry level hiring because they rely on a steady pipeline of new graduates to fill frontline case management, crisis intervention, and client support positions that require direct practice skills over seniority.