Entry Level Social Worker Jobs
New grad social worker jobs welcome 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 Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like LifeStance Health, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Presence hiring at this level now.
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**** This is a Remote Position with Tucson Unified Virtual Academy ****
SUMMARY
The Social Worker assists a Licensed Clinical or other Social Worker with their daily tasks to include providing material supportive services to students and their families in order to achieve maximum functioning and promote student achievement. As needed other duties may include but not limited to student assessments, maintenance of student case files, participation in multidisciplinary or IEP team meetings and weekly supervisory sessions. Serves as an integral part of a problem-solving team at the building level.
See full job description here!
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Social Worker - Bachelor's
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field from an accredited program at a college or university
- Ability to support a variety of students behavioral needs
- Reliable mode of transportation
- Ability to work well with a team and multitask
- Ability to manage time and problem-solve
- Availability to work flexible hours, as needed
Min Salary: $42,618.50 Max Salary: $49,478.76
Social Worker - Master's
- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Provider
- Dependable mode of transportation
- Availability to work flexible hours as needed
Min Salary: $45,692.80 Max Salary: $53,047.93
Social Worker - LCSW
- Current License as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health
- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Provider
- Dependable mode of transportation
- Availability to work flexible hours as needed
Min Salary: $51,988.87 Max Salary: $59,874.56
REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE
- FBI fingerprint background check.
- Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
- Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire)
- MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
- Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees
- Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Bilingual – Spanish/English
- Previous experience in a school setting
- Experience working with diverse or underprivileged populations.
- Master’s degree in Social Work
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) provider
COMMENTS
EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Multiple Locations – District-Wide TUSD Regions Map
FTE: Varies. Typical Teacher FTE 1.0, 7.5 hours per day.
WORK CALENDAR: 9.5 months – 207 days (212 days for new to district teachers)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TEACHER HIRING PROCESS:
This is a pooled job posting for positions across the district. By applying, your application will be added to a candidate pool accessible to schools or departments seeking to fill current or future vacancies. If your qualifications match the needs of a specific site, you may be contacted directly for further consideration.
If you are having trouble securing an interview, please contact Careers@tusd1.org.
CURRENT VACANCIES:
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy/C.O.L.E. – Online 1 position 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours
Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.
Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.
Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.
Now Hiring with Higher Pay! Thanks to community support, our posted rates now include increases funded through a community-approved override guaranteed through June 2031. Apply today!
**** This is a Remote Position with Tucson Unified Virtual Academy ****
SUMMARY
The Social Worker assists a Licensed Clinical or other Social Worker with their daily tasks to include providing material supportive services to students and their families in order to achieve maximum functioning and promote student achievement. As needed other duties may include but not limited to student assessments, maintenance of student case files, participation in multidisciplinary or IEP team meetings and weekly supervisory sessions. Serves as an integral part of a problem-solving team at the building level.
See full job description here!
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Social Worker - Bachelor's
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field from an accredited program at a college or university
- Ability to support a variety of students behavioral needs
- Reliable mode of transportation
- Ability to work well with a team and multitask
- Ability to manage time and problem-solve
- Availability to work flexible hours, as needed
Min Salary: $42,618.50 Max Salary: $49,478.76
Social Worker - Master's
- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Provider
- Dependable mode of transportation
- Availability to work flexible hours as needed
Min Salary: $45,692.80 Max Salary: $53,047.93
Social Worker - LCSW
- Current License as Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health
- Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school of social work
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) Provider
- Dependable mode of transportation
- Availability to work flexible hours as needed
Min Salary: $51,988.87 Max Salary: $59,874.56
REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE
- FBI fingerprint background check.
- Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization
- Valid Driver's license (Arizona Driver’s License required within 30 days of hire)
- MVReport – showing no more than the allowable points against Driver’s License as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees.
- Reliable mode of personal transportation with evidence of insurance compliance greater than or equal to the state required minimum for car insurance as described under Governing Board Policy: EEB-R-1 Business and Personnel Transportation Services - Transportation by Employees
- Bloodborne Pathogen training offered by TUSD Risk Management Department
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Bilingual – Spanish/English
- Previous experience in a school setting
- Experience working with diverse or underprivileged populations.
- Master’s degree in Social Work
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) provider
COMMENTS
EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Multiple Locations – District-Wide TUSD Regions Map
FTE: Varies. Typical Teacher FTE 1.0, 7.5 hours per day.
WORK CALENDAR: 9.5 months – 207 days (212 days for new to district teachers)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE TEACHER HIRING PROCESS:
This is a pooled job posting for positions across the district. By applying, your application will be added to a candidate pool accessible to schools or departments seeking to fill current or future vacancies. If your qualifications match the needs of a specific site, you may be contacted directly for further consideration.
If you are having trouble securing an interview, please contact Careers@tusd1.org.
CURRENT VACANCIES:
Tucson Unified Virtual Academy/C.O.L.E. – Online 1 position 1.0 FTE - 7.5 hours
Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.
Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.
Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.
Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.
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Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health114
- US Department of Veterans Affairs64
- Presence46
- Optum38
- Fresenius Medical Care25
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services848
- Education119
- Non-Profit & Social Services42
- Government & Public Sector30
- Consulting & Professional Services30
Entry Level Social Worker Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level social worker job?
Focus on field experience first: supervised internships, practicum placements, and volunteer work in community or clinical settings are what entry level employers look for most. Tailor your resume to highlight client-facing hours, case documentation, and any relevant coursework. A bachelor's in social work is typically the minimum credential, and candidates who can show hands-on experience with a specific population, such as youth, seniors, or families, stand out at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level social workers?
Companies hiring entry level social workers right now include LifeStance Health, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Presence, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers nonprofit agencies, government human services departments, hospital systems, and community mental health organizations, all of which regularly bring on new and junior professionals.
Are there remote entry level social worker jobs?
Yes, though most social worker roles are on-site given the nature of direct client work. About 13% of entry level social worker openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and these tend to concentrate in care coordination, case management, and administrative support functions where in-person client contact is less frequent.
Are these new grad social worker jobs?
Yes, the roles listed here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior social worker positions. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internship or practicum hours as qualifying experience, or accepts a portfolio of supervised field work in place of full-time employment history. Look for language like 'no experience required' or 'will train' as strong signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level social workers?
Entry Level social worker roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they rely on large direct-service workforces and frequently recruit new graduates to fill frontline case management and community outreach positions.