Green Card Medical Social Worker Jobs
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 Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Per diem Medical Social Worker you will provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination to patients and families receiving services in the home. This role addresses emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors that impact health and recovery while supporting safe and effective care transitions. As the Medical Social Worker you will collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and provide counseling.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assists the patient and family with health related financial, social and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills
- Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care
- Ensures that changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner
- Educates the patient and family members and other team members on medical social work interventions and treatment plan
- Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions
- Identifies risks or threats to the patient's health in the patient's environment and promptly implements appropriate interventions to reduce risks. Communicates identification of risks/ threats to the patient to the physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively
- Other duties as assigned
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
- Masters and/or Doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Active licensure in Medical Social Work (LMSW) or Clinical Social Work (LCSW)
- Driver's License and access to reliable transportation
- Current CPR certification
- Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting
- Meets state and federal requirements for this position
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. The hourly pay for this role will range from $36.70 to $55.05 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Per diem Medical Social Worker you will provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination to patients and families receiving services in the home. This role addresses emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors that impact health and recovery while supporting safe and effective care transitions. As the Medical Social Worker you will collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and provide counseling.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Assists the patient and family with health related financial, social and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills
- Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care
- Ensures that changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner
- Educates the patient and family members and other team members on medical social work interventions and treatment plan
- Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions
- Identifies risks or threats to the patient's health in the patient's environment and promptly implements appropriate interventions to reduce risks. Communicates identification of risks/ threats to the patient to the physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively
- Other duties as assigned
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
- Masters and/or Doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Active licensure in Medical Social Work (LMSW) or Clinical Social Work (LCSW)
- Driver's License and access to reliable transportation
- Current CPR certification
- Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting
- Meets state and federal requirements for this position
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. The hourly pay for this role will range from $36.70 to $55.05 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are 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
Verify your MSW credential equivalency early
U.S. employers filing PERM need your foreign degree evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluation service. A master's-level equivalency determination supports EB-2 classification and avoids delays during DOL audit review.
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.
Green Card Medical Social Worker: 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 visa, 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.