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Medical Social Worker roles at hospitals, rehab centers, and community health organizations qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers document recruitment efforts, file an I-140 petition, and sponsor you for permanent residency. Licensed MSW professionals with clinical experience are well-positioned for this pathway.
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Explore opportunities with Assured Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Social Worker, provides medical social services under the direction of a physician and Interdisciplinary Group to assist in the understanding of significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health status and in development of coping mechanisms.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assists the patient, significant others, physician and health care team staff to understand significant personal, emotional, environmental and social factors related to the patient's health status on an as needed basis
- Contributes as a health care team member to the development of a comprehensive, integrated Plan of Care for patients on a daily basis
- Instructs health care team members on community resources available to assist patients on an as needed basis
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work
- Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
Additional State Specific Requirements: WA: If not licensed as a social worker, Agency Affiliated Counselor credential is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
- Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full-time employment
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Explore opportunities with Assured Hospice, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Social Worker, provides medical social services under the direction of a physician and Interdisciplinary Group to assist in the understanding of significant social and emotional factors related to the patient's health status and in development of coping mechanisms.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assists the patient, significant others, physician and health care team staff to understand significant personal, emotional, environmental and social factors related to the patient's health status on an as needed basis
- Contributes as a health care team member to the development of a comprehensive, integrated Plan of Care for patients on a daily basis
- Instructs health care team members on community resources available to assist patients on an as needed basis
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council of Social Work
- Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
Additional State Specific Requirements: WA: If not licensed as a social worker, Agency Affiliated Counselor credential is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of social work experience in a health care setting
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
- Licensed Social Worker in the state of residence
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full-time employment
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Medical Social Worker
Target hospital systems with PERM filing history
Large health systems and federally qualified health centers file PERM regularly for licensed clinical roles. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data by SOC code 21-1022 to identify employers who have sponsored Medical Social Workers before.
Search EB-3 sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Medical Social Worker roles with active green card sponsorship using Migrate Mate. The platform surfaces employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history, so you're applying where sponsorship is already established practice.
Confirm your state license transfers before relocating
PERM ties your sponsorship to a specific employer and work location. If your clinical social work license doesn't transfer to that state, you'll face a licensing gap that can stall the DOL labor certification process entirely.
Ask employers about prevailing wage level at offer stage
DOL requires PERM-sponsored wages to meet the prevailing wage for your location and job duties. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV range for SOC 21-1022 before negotiating your offer.
Understand the PERM recruitment documentation window
Your employer must complete mandatory recruitment steps, including job postings and SWA listings, within a 180-day window before filing with DOL. Gaps in their documentation are a leading cause of PERM audit or denial.
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Find Medical Social Worker JobsMedical Social Worker Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Social Worker role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Medical Social Worker positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least a bachelor's degree, though roles requiring an MSW and clinical licensure often support EB-2 classification as advanced-degree professionals. The determining factor is how the employer defines the minimum requirements in the PERM job description, not simply what you hold.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM targets permanent residency rather than a temporary status. Unlike H-1B, there is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, though country-of-birth backlogs apply to India and China. The process takes longer overall, typically two to five years, but results in lawful permanent residency rather than a visa you must continually renew.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for employers hiring Medical Social Workers?
Your employer files an ETA Form 9089 with DOL after completing mandatory recruitment steps to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers were available. For Medical Social Worker roles, this includes posting through state workforce agencies and professional publications. DOL reviews the application and either certifies it or issues an audit request, which can add six to twelve months to the timeline.
How can I find Medical Social Worker jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, showing Medical Social Worker roles at employers who have filed PERM or I-140 petitions before. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying and helps you prioritize organizations with demonstrated sponsorship capacity in the clinical social work field.
Can my clinical social work licensure from another country count toward PERM eligibility?
Foreign credentials do not automatically satisfy U.S. state licensure requirements. You'll typically need a NACES-approved credential evaluation confirming your degree is equivalent to a U.S. MSW, then apply for state licensure separately. PERM job requirements are defined by the employer, so confirm the posting specifies your credential path as an acceptable qualification before applying.
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