Social Worker Jobs in Michigan

Social Worker jobs in Michigan are in steady demand, with strong hiring concentrated in healthcare systems, child welfare agencies, and community mental health organizations at every level from entry-level case aide through senior licensed clinician. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing anchor the largest share of openings, with major employers like Henry Ford Health, Michigan Medicine, and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services consistently recruiting. Child protective services, behavioral health, and medical social work are the specialties seeing the most consistent activity. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles195+
Top employerMichigan Association of School Boards
Top cityGrand Rapids, MI
Cities hiring81
Work type62% Hybrid
Top industryHealthcare

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Arabic-Speaking Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Westland, MI
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Arabic-Speaking Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) - Westland, MI
Cambridge Psychiatry & Behavioral Institute
Westland, Michigan
Clinical Trials
Laboratory Research
Research & Academia
$90k - $110k/yr
On-Site

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Social Worker
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Social Worker
Optalis Healthcare (Health & Rehabilitation Centers)
Troy, Michigan
Community & Nonprofit Services
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Master's degree in social work

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Education Specialist Social Worker
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Education Specialist Social Worker
Wellspring Lutheran Services
Livonia, Michigan
Customer Service
Technical Program Management
Bachelor's degree in social work
501-1,000

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Social Worker - Westland
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Social Worker - Westland
PACE Southeast Michigan
Westland, Michigan
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling
Master's degree in social work
501-1,000

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Licensed Social Worker
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Licensed Social Worker
Preferred Care MI
Flint, Michigan
Community & Nonprofit Services
Mental & Behavioral Health
Social Work & Counseling

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Social Worker Jobs by City in Michigan

Where Michigan roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Lansing
9 jobs
Saginaw
8 jobs
Ann Arbor
8 jobs
Flint
7 jobs
Detroit
7 jobs
Dearborn
5 jobs
Muskegon
5 jobs
Troy
4 jobs

Social Worker Job Market in Michigan

A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Michigan Association of School Boards11
  • Thriveworks8
  • Corewell Health8
  • Humana6
  • MyMichigan Health5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Michigan Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in social worker jobs across Michigan.

  • Active Michigan social work license from the Bureau of Professional Licensing (LMSW, LLMSW, or LBSW)
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program
  • Experience with case management, documentation, and service planning in a clinical or community setting
  • Familiarity with Michigan's child welfare system, DHHS protocols, or Medicaid-funded services
  • Strong written communication skills for court reports, assessments, and treatment documentation
  • Valid Michigan driver's license and reliable transportation for field or home-visit positions

Social Worker Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a social worker in Michigan?

To become a licensed social worker in Michigan, you must earn a degree from a CSWE-accredited program and apply through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Professional Licensing. A bachelor's degree qualifies you for the LBSW, while a master's degree is required for the LLMSW or fully licensed LMSW. The LMSW requires passing the ASWB clinical exam and completing supervised post-graduate hours, which most Michigan employers help you fulfill.

Which companies hire social workers in Michigan?

Employers hiring social workers in Michigan right now include Michigan Association of School Boards, Thriveworks, and Corewell Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Michigan's large integrated health systems, county-run DHHS offices, and nonprofit community mental health agencies together make up the core of consistent social work hiring across the state.

Which Michigan cities have the most social worker jobs?

Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Saginaw are the Michigan cities with the most social worker openings. Detroit leads because of its dense concentration of hospital systems, county human services offices, and behavioral health nonprofits, while Grand Rapids and Lansing draw volume from regional medical centers, state agency headquarters, and well-established community mental health providers serving large surrounding populations.

Are there remote social worker jobs in Michigan?

Yes, but they're rare. Social work is a relationship-driven, often field-based profession, and most Michigan roles require in-person contact with clients, court appearances, or site visits. About 68% of social worker openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to cluster in care coordination, utilization review, and telephonic counseling roles rather than direct case management.

How can I get hired as a social worker in Michigan with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a social work aide, case aide, or family support specialist role, which Michigan county DHHS offices and nonprofits like Samaritas and Wedgwood Christian Services routinely post without requiring licensure. Many Michigan hospitals also hire recent BSW graduates into care coordination or discharge planning assistant roles while they complete supervised hours toward licensure. Completing your LLMSW application early and listing field placement hours prominently gives candidates without post-graduate experience a clear edge.

Where can I find and apply to social worker jobs in Michigan?

You can find and apply to social worker jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your license level and specialty, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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