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As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position involves the practice of mental health therapy and the application of generally recognized psychotherapeutic and social work principles and practices obtained through education and training. Providing professional mental health services of a preventative and developmental nature through, direct or indirect consultation with patients, supervision of practice of a certified social worker or social service worker, and interns, and developing program criteria for area of specialization.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Works in close collaboration with all members of the treatment team including medical doctors, to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors contributing to the patient's well being.
- Identifies appropriate outside resources, such as community agencies, to assist patients with resuming life in their own community and how to live with the patient's limitations.
- Develops and implements individualized treatment approach to meet the needs of each patient and their families.
- May perform therapy activities for individual, group, and couples counseling.
- Assists in the development of departmental policies and procedures.
- Provides practicing oversight of Certified Social Workers, Social Service Workers, and interns in accordance with Utah state law.
- May perform Case Management duties.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to communicate verbally as well as in writing.
- Ability to work independently and provide individual, group and couples counseling.
- Ability to oversee the activities of Social Workers, Interns and other caseworkers in their area.
- Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
- Ability to assist patients and their families with post-treatment adjustments including but not limited to working closely with local, state and federal agencies to ensure the patient receives the appropriate assistance.
Qualifications
Qualifications Required
- Experience with conflict resolution when counseling individuals, couples and groups.
Licenses Required
- Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) certificate for clinical practice in the State of Utah.
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Two years directly related experience.
- Experience working with community resources, instructing and supervising Social Workers, Interns and other caseworkers.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves intermediate work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects while providing patient care to those requiring psychiatric care.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 82092
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M - F, 8 - 4:30pm
Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department HCH ANC 60N PATIENT FAMILY SPT
Category Social Services
Workplace Set Up On-site
Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position involves the practice of mental health therapy and the application of generally recognized psychotherapeutic and social work principles and practices obtained through education and training. Providing professional mental health services of a preventative and developmental nature through, direct or indirect consultation with patients, supervision of practice of a certified social worker or social service worker, and interns, and developing program criteria for area of specialization.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Works in close collaboration with all members of the treatment team including medical doctors, to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors contributing to the patient's well being.
- Identifies appropriate outside resources, such as community agencies, to assist patients with resuming life in their own community and how to live with the patient's limitations.
- Develops and implements individualized treatment approach to meet the needs of each patient and their families.
- May perform therapy activities for individual, group, and couples counseling.
- Assists in the development of departmental policies and procedures.
- Provides practicing oversight of Certified Social Workers, Social Service Workers, and interns in accordance with Utah state law.
- May perform Case Management duties.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to communicate verbally as well as in writing.
- Ability to work independently and provide individual, group and couples counseling.
- Ability to oversee the activities of Social Workers, Interns and other caseworkers in their area.
- Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
- Ability to assist patients and their families with post-treatment adjustments including but not limited to working closely with local, state and federal agencies to ensure the patient receives the appropriate assistance.
Qualifications
Qualifications Required
- Experience with conflict resolution when counseling individuals, couples and groups.
Licenses Required
- Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) certificate for clinical practice in the State of Utah.
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Two years directly related experience.
- Experience working with community resources, instructing and supervising Social Workers, Interns and other caseworkers.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves intermediate work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects while providing patient care to those requiring psychiatric care.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Non Indicated, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 82092
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M - F, 8 - 4:30pm
Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department HCH ANC 60N PATIENT FAMILY SPT
Category Social Services
Workplace Set Up On-site
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Verify your ASWB credentials transfer correctly
Australian social work degrees are assessed on a case-by-case basis for LCSW licensure equivalency. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved body before applying, so employers can confirm your qualification meets the specialty occupation standard.
Target employers in high-demand clinical settings
Federally Qualified Health Centers, VA medical centers, and large hospital systems file LCAs regularly and have HR teams familiar with E-3 sponsorship. County behavioral health agencies and nonprofit community mental health centers are also strong targets.
Address state licensure requirements upfront with employers
LCSW licensure requirements vary by state, and many employers won't start the LCA process until you hold or are eligible for a state license. Research your target state's supervised hours requirement and confirm your Australian experience counts before applying.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and visa paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This removes the burden from your employer's HR team, which often accelerates the sponsorship decision for smaller clinical practices.
Distinguish supervised hours from licensed experience in interviews
U.S. employers hiring LCSWs want to know you can practice independently. Clarify in your application whether your Australian hours were supervised toward licensure or post-qualification clinical experience, as this directly affects how quickly you can be credentialed in their state.
Confirm telehealth roles still satisfy specialty occupation
Remote LCSW roles can qualify for E-3 sponsorship, but the LCA must list a specific worksite state. DOL requires the prevailing wage to match the location where you'll primarily work, so remote-first employers need to designate a state before filing.
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Find Licensed Clinical Social Worker JobsLicensed Clinical Social Worker E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Licensed Clinical Social Worker jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to find LCSW roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. The platform filters by visa type, so you're not sorting through listings that only consider H-1B candidates. Focus on hospital systems, federally funded health centers, and behavioral health networks, which are the most consistent sources of sponsored clinical social work positions.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an LCSW role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Licensed Clinical Social Worker positions qualify as specialty occupations because they typically require at minimum a master's degree in social work and state licensure. USCIS evaluates whether the specific role requires that level of education, so a generic 'social worker' title at a lower-level organization may not qualify. An LCSW position at a clinical or medical employer is a much stronger case.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for LCSW roles in the United States?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for Australian LCSWs than the H-1B. The H-1B has an 85,000-slot annual cap with a lottery, meaning you could go years without selection. The E-3 has no cap and no lottery, so once an employer files the LCA with DOL and your consulate interview is scheduled, the process moves on a predictable timeline without random selection risk.
Can I start working while my E-3 application is being processed?
You can't begin working until your E-3 visa is approved and you've entered the United States in E-3 status. The LCA must be certified by DOL before the consulate will issue the visa. Processing typically takes a few weeks for the LCA and additional time for a consulate appointment, so factor that gap into your start date negotiation with your employer.
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