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Primary Location Location E
Department Psychiatry
Shift Day (United States of America)
Schedule Full time
Weekly Hours 40
FTE 1
Employee Status Regular
School-based positions are 10-month positions based on start and end dates for their specific school and have summers off unpaid. There are opportunities for hours over the summer, but summer work is not guaranteed and there are no opportunities for full-time work over the summer months. Benefits do not lapse over the summer regardless of work.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Psychosocial Assessment: Performs psychosocial assessments taking into consideration family, social, and medical history. Maintains current knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses. Report suspicions of abuse and neglect to legally mandated authorities for investigations. Completes documentation with accuracy and clarity.
Resource Support: Collaboration with the health care team in the development of a treatment plan and assisting in the identification of appropriate resources to support the interventions. Collaboration with patient/family/caregivers to identify appropriate resources to support the needed interventions. Maintain fluent knowledge of internal and external resources. Provide real time accurate information to patient/family/caregiver for resources for which they are eligible. Provide condition-specific and related medical, financial, educational, and social supportive resource information. Evaluates effectiveness of clinical interventions and make changes as needed.
Psychosocial Interventions: Provide psychosocial services as identified in the patient's comprehensive plan of care. Provides supportive counseling with the goal of improving emotional coping and adherence to the treatment plan. Education of the patient/family/caregiver and members of the health care team about treatment options. Provide self-management support to high risk/complex patients/families to increase their skills and confidence to manage their chronic care conditions at home. Provide groups and programs for special populations as needed. Provide anticipatory guidance and planning to reduce or eliminate psychosocial barriers to discharge. Coordinate and facilitate family centered care team meetings. Provide crisis assessment and interventions to patients/families/caregivers with the goal of restoring equilibrium. Collaborate with referral sources and health care team members.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working for system improvement, promoting patient/family/caregiver well-being. Identify and advocate for the needs of the patient/families/caregivers within the healthcare system and community. Act as a liaison between the patient/family/caregiver within the medical team and outside agencies. Act as the mediator as needed with in the medical team on behalf of the patient/family/caregiver. Empower the patient/family/caregiver to problem-solve by exploring options of care when available and alternative plans, when necessary, to achieve desired outcomes. Facilitate communication and coordination between members of the health care team while involving the patient/family/caregiver in the decision making process in order to minimize fragmentation of services.
Collaboration: Partner with the patient, family, healthcare team in the safe transition of care to the next, most appropriate level. Educates health care professionals and or students on the psychosocial aspects of patient care and the role and function of social work. Promotes a positive work environment. Participates in professional growth opportunities. Attend divisional, team, institution meetings/conferences, and in-service programs to develop skills.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Clinical Counseling or Social Work
2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
LPCC or LISW License in the state of Ohio
May require clinical license, certification or training
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
INTRODUCTION
Primary Location Location E
Department Psychiatry
Shift Day (United States of America)
Schedule Full time
Weekly Hours 40
FTE 1
Employee Status Regular
School-based positions are 10-month positions based on start and end dates for their specific school and have summers off unpaid. There are opportunities for hours over the summer, but summer work is not guaranteed and there are no opportunities for full-time work over the summer months. Benefits do not lapse over the summer regardless of work.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Psychosocial Assessment: Performs psychosocial assessments taking into consideration family, social, and medical history. Maintains current knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses. Report suspicions of abuse and neglect to legally mandated authorities for investigations. Completes documentation with accuracy and clarity.
Resource Support: Collaboration with the health care team in the development of a treatment plan and assisting in the identification of appropriate resources to support the interventions. Collaboration with patient/family/caregivers to identify appropriate resources to support the needed interventions. Maintain fluent knowledge of internal and external resources. Provide real time accurate information to patient/family/caregiver for resources for which they are eligible. Provide condition-specific and related medical, financial, educational, and social supportive resource information. Evaluates effectiveness of clinical interventions and make changes as needed.
Psychosocial Interventions: Provide psychosocial services as identified in the patient's comprehensive plan of care. Provides supportive counseling with the goal of improving emotional coping and adherence to the treatment plan. Education of the patient/family/caregiver and members of the health care team about treatment options. Provide self-management support to high risk/complex patients/families to increase their skills and confidence to manage their chronic care conditions at home. Provide groups and programs for special populations as needed. Provide anticipatory guidance and planning to reduce or eliminate psychosocial barriers to discharge. Coordinate and facilitate family centered care team meetings. Provide crisis assessment and interventions to patients/families/caregivers with the goal of restoring equilibrium. Collaborate with referral sources and health care team members.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working for system improvement, promoting patient/family/caregiver well-being. Identify and advocate for the needs of the patient/families/caregivers within the healthcare system and community. Act as a liaison between the patient/family/caregiver within the medical team and outside agencies. Act as the mediator as needed with in the medical team on behalf of the patient/family/caregiver. Empower the patient/family/caregiver to problem-solve by exploring options of care when available and alternative plans, when necessary, to achieve desired outcomes. Facilitate communication and coordination between members of the health care team while involving the patient/family/caregiver in the decision making process in order to minimize fragmentation of services.
Collaboration: Partner with the patient, family, healthcare team in the safe transition of care to the next, most appropriate level. Educates health care professionals and or students on the psychosocial aspects of patient care and the role and function of social work. Promotes a positive work environment. Participates in professional growth opportunities. Attend divisional, team, institution meetings/conferences, and in-service programs to develop skills.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Clinical Counseling or Social Work
2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
LPCC or LISW License in the state of Ohio
May require clinical license, certification or training
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in School Social Worker
Verify your MSW meets USCIS standards
USCIS assesses whether your master's degree in social work is equivalent to a U.S. MSW. If you earned your degree abroad, get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before any employer begins the PERM filing.
Confirm state licensure before the PERM audit
DOL requires that every minimum requirement listed in your job offer is lawful and consistently applied. If your employer lists an LCSW or state license as a job requirement, you must hold it before the PERM application is filed, not after.
Target public school districts with E-Verify enrollment
Public school districts are required to use E-Verify in many states, signaling familiarity with federal employment verification. Districts that have sponsored H-1B visa workers for school psychologists or counselors are also more likely to have legal infrastructure for PERM sponsorship.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter school social worker roles by employers with active green card sponsorship history. This cuts the time you'd otherwise spend cold-applying to districts with no prior PERM filing experience.
Request the prevailing wage determination early
Before your employer submits a PERM application, they must obtain a prevailing wage determination from OFLC. Cross-check the wage level against the OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code and geographic area to confirm the offered salary is defensible.
Understand the PERM recruitment window timing
PERM requires your employer to complete a mandatory recruitment period, typically 60 to 180 days, before filing. Negotiate your start timeline around this window so your job offer remains active when DOL certifies the application.
Green Card School Social Worker: Frequently Asked Questions
Do school social worker roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most school social worker positions qualify under EB-3 as professional roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree, though positions explicitly requiring an MSW often meet the EB-2 advanced-degree standard. Your employer's attorney determines the category based on the actual minimum requirements of the posted position, not your personal highest degree.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for school social workers?
H-1B is a temporary work visa capped at 65,000 annually and subject to a lottery, while PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. PERM takes longer, typically one to three years from start to green card approval, but the outcome is a path to lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
Which employers sponsor green cards for school social workers?
Public school districts, charter school networks, and county-level special education agencies are the most active sponsors in this field. Hospital-based or nonprofit school programs sometimes sponsor as well. Use Migrate Mate to search for school social worker openings from employers with verified green card sponsorship history, which saves significant research time.
Does my foreign MSW degree count toward EB-2 eligibility?
A foreign MSW can satisfy the EB-2 advanced-degree requirement if a NACES-member credential evaluator confirms it is equivalent to a U.S. master's degree. USCIS reviews the evaluation during the I-140 stage. Degrees from programs that differ significantly in structure or duration from U.S. accredited MSW programs may require additional documentation to support equivalency.
Can my employer sponsor my green card if I am currently on a different work visa?
Yes. Employers can file a PERM application and I-140 petition on your behalf regardless of whether you currently hold an H-1B, O-1 visa, or another nonimmigrant status. Your current visa authorizes you to work during the PERM process. Adjustment of status or consular processing happens later, once your priority date becomes current in the Visa Bulletin.