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Clinical Social Work roles in hospitals, community mental health centers, and government agencies can qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers document the recruitment process, file an I-140 immigrant petition, and sponsor you for permanent residency. MSW licensing requirements and state-specific credentialing directly affect how your PERM application is structured.
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What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Join our team as a Social Work Case Manager supporting the Houston Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP), where you’ll connect eligible patients with critical services, community resources, and ongoing support to help prevent future violence. This flexible, hybrid Monday-Friday role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside patients, families, healthcare providers, and community partners, with access to training and professional development at UTHealth Houston. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly preferred.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Provides professional case management and social work services and oversees the care of patients. Provides indirect services to patients: provides utilization review oversight of the treatment program; acts as an advocate for the patient/family with the treatment team and with third party payers.
POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Oversees patients' care and progress in treatment in order to prevent both the under-utilization and over-utilization of inpatient treatment services through feedback to and from the patient, significant others, the treatment team, third party payers and community resources.
- Provides third party payers with clinical data in order to justify, advocate for, and arrange for necessary services for the patient while in the hospital, as well as after discharge.
- Works with a multidisciplinary treatment team to develop an individualized treatment and discharge plan that enables patients to quickly begin or return to outpatient treatment programs.
- Develops a discharge plan that will support patient's ongoing recovery and development.
- Assesses patients at admission and throughout the treatment program; conducts interviews with patients and significant others to determine assets as well as challenges to optimal patient functioning both while in the program and upon discharge to a lesser restrictive level of care.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with community resources to assist patient's needs at discharge for ongoing treatment, residence, financial support, transportation, education, and vocational rehabilitation.
- Provides direct services to patients which includes the following: assessment, treatment and discharge planning; individual, couple, and family education, crisis prevention and supportive counseling.
- Must be able to respond to emergency situations.
- May be assigned to act as mentor to new employees and to social work students.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATION/SKILLS:
- None
- Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) by State of Texas required
- Accredited Case Manager - Social Worker (ACM-SW) by American Case Management Association (ACMA) preferred
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Master's Degree in social work from a school approved by the Council on Social Work Education required
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
5 years experience in medical social work to include two years in case management required
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
SECURITY SENSITIVE:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
INTRODUCTION
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Join our team as a Social Work Case Manager supporting the Houston Hospital-Based Violence Intervention Program (HVIP), where you’ll connect eligible patients with critical services, community resources, and ongoing support to help prevent future violence. This flexible, hybrid Monday-Friday role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside patients, families, healthcare providers, and community partners, with access to training and professional development at UTHealth Houston. Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is highly preferred.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Provides professional case management and social work services and oversees the care of patients. Provides indirect services to patients: provides utilization review oversight of the treatment program; acts as an advocate for the patient/family with the treatment team and with third party payers.
POSITION KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Oversees patients' care and progress in treatment in order to prevent both the under-utilization and over-utilization of inpatient treatment services through feedback to and from the patient, significant others, the treatment team, third party payers and community resources.
- Provides third party payers with clinical data in order to justify, advocate for, and arrange for necessary services for the patient while in the hospital, as well as after discharge.
- Works with a multidisciplinary treatment team to develop an individualized treatment and discharge plan that enables patients to quickly begin or return to outpatient treatment programs.
- Develops a discharge plan that will support patient's ongoing recovery and development.
- Assesses patients at admission and throughout the treatment program; conducts interviews with patients and significant others to determine assets as well as challenges to optimal patient functioning both while in the program and upon discharge to a lesser restrictive level of care.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with community resources to assist patient's needs at discharge for ongoing treatment, residence, financial support, transportation, education, and vocational rehabilitation.
- Provides direct services to patients which includes the following: assessment, treatment and discharge planning; individual, couple, and family education, crisis prevention and supportive counseling.
- Must be able to respond to emergency situations.
- May be assigned to act as mentor to new employees and to social work students.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
CERTIFICATION/SKILLS:
- None
- Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
- Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) by State of Texas required
- Accredited Case Manager - Social Worker (ACM-SW) by American Case Management Association (ACMA) preferred
MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Master's Degree in social work from a school approved by the Council on Social Work Education required
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
5 years experience in medical social work to include two years in case management required
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
SECURITY SENSITIVE:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Clinical Social Work
Verify your MSW meets PERM requirements
PERM labor certification ties the minimum education requirement to your actual role. If the position requires a Master of Social Work, your foreign MSW credential must be evaluated by a NACES-approved agency to confirm U.S. equivalency before your employer submits the application to DOL.
Confirm state licensure before the I-140 stage
Most clinical roles require an LCSW or LCSW-equivalent license before an employer can sponsor you through PERM. Unlicensed candidates are typically limited to supervised roles, which narrows the pool of sponsoring employers and can restrict which EB category fits your position.
Target healthcare systems with established PERM pipelines
Large hospital networks, Veterans Affairs medical centers, and federally qualified health centers file PERM applications regularly for clinical social workers. Employers with an existing DOL compliance infrastructure move significantly faster than those setting up the process for the first time.
Search green-card-sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Filter by Clinical Social Work roles at employers with documented PERM filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces which organizations have actively sponsored foreign workers so you spend your time on applications with a realistic path to permanent residency, not just a job offer.
Understand how EB-2 versus EB-3 affects your timeline
EB-2 requires the position to genuinely need an advanced degree as a minimum. If the role accepts a bachelor's plus experience, DOL will classify it as EB-3. For most countries except India and China, both categories currently move without significant backlog delays.
Ask employers directly about prevailing wage compliance
Before any offer, verify that the posted salary meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. You can cross-check this using the OFLC Wage Search. A role priced below prevailing wage cannot proceed through PERM regardless of employer intent.
Green Card Clinical Social Work: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Social Work roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on how the job is defined. EB-2 fits positions where the employer genuinely requires a Master of Social Work or equivalent advanced degree as a minimum qualification. If the role accepts a bachelor's degree plus experience, PERM will classify it under EB-3. Your employer's HR or immigration counsel determines the correct category based on the actual job duties, not the candidate's credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Clinical Social Work positions?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not temporary status. Unlike the H-1B visa, there's no annual lottery and no cap concern at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM recruitment and I-140 adjudication typically take one to two years before you reach adjustment of status. H-1B approval can happen in months, but it doesn't build toward permanent residency on its own.
Which employers sponsor green cards for Clinical Social Work jobs?
Hospital systems, Veterans Affairs facilities, community mental health centers, and county behavioral health departments are the most consistent sponsors. These organizations have existing DOL and USCIS compliance infrastructure. Smaller private practices rarely sponsor because the PERM process requires dedicated legal and HR resources. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with a documented history of filing PERM applications for clinical social workers specifically.
Does state licensure affect my green card sponsorship eligibility?
Yes, directly. PERM requires the employer to list the minimum qualifications the role genuinely needs. If clinical licensure is a real job requirement in that state, it becomes part of the certified job description. Candidates who don't yet hold an LCSW or equivalent may only qualify for supervised positions, which limits sponsoring employer options and can affect whether the role meets EB-2 criteria.
Can a foreign Clinical Social Work professional self-petition for a green card without employer sponsorship?
Employer sponsorship through PERM is the standard path for clinical social workers. Self-petition is theoretically possible through EB-1A for candidates with extraordinary recognition in the field, but this is a high bar that few clinical practitioners meet. An EB-2 National Interest Waiver is another option if your work addresses a documented shortage in underserved communities, though USCIS approval is not guaranteed and requires strong supporting evidence.