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Clinical Social Worker roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Healthcare systems, community mental health centers, and government agencies regularly sponsor foreign clinical social workers, particularly those with a Master of Social Work and state licensure.
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At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are actively looking to hire talented Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) within our Louisville, KY office, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.
Is this you?
- Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.
- Seeking work life balance.
- Interested in growing professionally.
WHAT WE OFFER THERAPISTS:
- Flexible work schedules.
- Telemedicine and in-person flexibility.
- Top compensation can exceed $90,000 - $103,000/year, no cap.
- Sign-on bonus.
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, EAP, and more.
- Collegial work environment.
- Newly designed and modern offices.
- Full administrative support.
- Latest in digital technology.
- Strong work/life balance.
LICENSED THERAPISTS are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Therapists that are:
- Independently licensed in the state of Kentucky (LCSW).
- Experienced in working with adults, children & adolescents, or across the lifespan.
- Must reside within commutable distance of local clinic.
ABOUT LIFESTANCE HEALTH
LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.
LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.
OUR VALUES:
Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
Compensation model based on productivity.
LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994. Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.
INTRODUCTION
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are actively looking to hire talented Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) within our Louisville, KY office, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.
Is this you?
- Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.
- Seeking work life balance.
- Interested in growing professionally.
WHAT WE OFFER THERAPISTS:
- Flexible work schedules.
- Telemedicine and in-person flexibility.
- Top compensation can exceed $90,000 - $103,000/year, no cap.
- Sign-on bonus.
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, EAP, and more.
- Collegial work environment.
- Newly designed and modern offices.
- Full administrative support.
- Latest in digital technology.
- Strong work/life balance.
LICENSED THERAPISTS are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Therapists that are:
- Independently licensed in the state of Kentucky (LCSW).
- Experienced in working with adults, children & adolescents, or across the lifespan.
- Must reside within commutable distance of local clinic.
ABOUT LIFESTANCE HEALTH
LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.
LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.
OUR VALUES:
Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
Compensation model based on productivity.
LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994. Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Clinical Social Worker
Verify your MSW meets PERM requirements
PERM labor certification ties your green card to a specific minimum education requirement. Confirm your Master of Social Work degree is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. MSW by a NACES-approved credential evaluation service before your employer files.
Obtain state licensure before targeting employers
Most clinical social worker PERM applications list state licensure as a job requirement. If you aren't yet licensed, the employer can't include it in the prevailing-wage determination without potentially creating a restrictive requirements issue during DOL audit.
Search for employers with EB-3 filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Social Worker positions by employers who have sponsored green cards before. Employers with PERM history in healthcare and social services move faster because they've already built the internal HR and legal processes.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your offer must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your specific county before your employer submits the prevailing-wage determination.
Target nonprofit and government employers for cap-exempt sponsorship
Nonprofit community mental health agencies and government social service departments can sponsor your green card without the H-1B cap constraint. These employers also tend to have established PERM workflows and are accustomed to multi-year sponsorship timelines.
Request concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing when your priority date is current
If your country of birth isn't in a backlogged preference category, ask your employer to file I-140 and I-485 concurrently once PERM is certified. Concurrent filing lets you start building employment authorization and travel benefits immediately.
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Find Clinical Social Worker JobsClinical Social Worker Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do clinical social worker roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available. EB-2 applies if the position requires a Master of Social Work or higher and the employer can justify the advanced-degree requirement in the PERM job description. EB-3 covers the same role when a bachelor's degree plus licensure meets the minimum requirements. Most clinical social worker PERM cases file under EB-3 because the standard job description aligns with that category, but employers with specialized clinical roles sometimes qualify for EB-2.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for clinical social workers?
Green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent, not temporary. There's no annual cap lottery at the EB-3 level for most countries, so your employer can file anytime. The process takes longer overall, typically two to four years from PERM filing to approval, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status. H-1B sponsorship also requires social work to meet USCIS specialty occupation standards, which can be harder to establish than the straightforward degree-and-licensure requirement used in PERM.
What documents do I need to support a clinical social worker PERM application?
You'll need a credential evaluation confirming your foreign MSW is equivalent to a U.S. degree, copies of your state social work license, and any documentation showing you meet the specific requirements in the job description. If your employer lists clinical supervision hours or a particular license level as a requirement, you'll need evidence you meet that threshold at the time of filing, not just by the time you start.
How do I find clinical social worker jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search Clinical Social Worker positions filtered by green card sponsorship history. Many healthcare systems and nonprofit mental health agencies sponsor regularly but don't advertise it prominently in job postings. Searching by employers who have filed PERM applications in the social services sector gives you a practical shortlist of organizations already set up to run the process.
Can my clinical social worker green card application be affected by a job change?
Yes. PERM labor certification is tied to a specific employer and job. If you change jobs before your I-485 has been pending for 180 days, your green card process restarts entirely with the new employer. After 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a same-or-similar clinical social work role without losing your priority date, but you'll need to notify USCIS and confirm the new position qualifies under the same occupational classification.
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