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Social Worker roles in healthcare, child welfare, and community services qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Employers in hospitals, nonprofits, and government agencies regularly sponsor foreign professionals in this field, offering a path to permanent U.S. residency rather than a temporary visa.
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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 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, provide counseling, and promote optimal outcomes in the home setting.
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)
- Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting
- Meets state and federal requirements for this position
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance
COMPENSATION
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). The salary for this role will range from $69,720 to $104,580 annually 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 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, provide counseling, and promote optimal outcomes in the home setting.
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)
- Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting
- Meets state and federal requirements for this position
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance
COMPENSATION
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). The salary for this role will range from $69,720 to $104,580 annually 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 Social Worker
Verify your MSW meets PERM requirements
PERM labor certification for social worker roles almost always requires a Master of Social Work. Confirm your foreign degree is evaluated as equivalent by a NACES-accredited credential evaluation agency before applying, since DOL audits frequently scrutinize educational equivalencies for this occupation.
Check your state license before applying
Most hospital and clinical social worker PERM filings list state licensure as a minimum requirement. Securing your LCSW or LMSW early strengthens your candidacy and prevents your employer from hitting a filing delay after the job offer is made.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and large nonprofit agencies have established immigration infrastructure and are far more likely to sponsor green cards than small private practices. Use Migrate Mate to filter Social Worker jobs by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history.
Ask about concurrent I-140 and I-485 filing
If a current visa priority date is available for your country, your employer can file the I-140 immigrant petition and your I-485 adjustment of status application at the same time, cutting months off your wait. Confirm this option with your employer's immigration counsel before accepting the offer.
Understand the PERM prevailing wage for your specialty
DOL sets four wage levels for PERM, and clinical or supervisory social worker roles often qualify at Level II or III. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level your employer intends to file at, since a mismatch can draw an audit or require refiling.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 before your offer letter
Employers can sponsor social workers under EB-2 if the role genuinely requires an advanced degree, or under EB-3 for roles where a bachelor's with experience suffices. The distinction affects your priority date and wait time, so confirm which category the employer's attorney will file under before you sign.
Green Card Social Worker: Frequently Asked Questions
Do social worker jobs commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Social worker roles qualify for both categories depending on the position's requirements. Clinical and supervisory roles that require a Master of Social Work typically fall under EB-2, since the position genuinely requires an advanced degree. Direct-service roles where a bachelor's degree with experience is sufficient are usually filed under EB-3. Your employer's immigration attorney determines the correct classification during PERM preparation.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for social workers?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status. Unlike the H-1B visa, there is no annual lottery for EB-3 filings, and the process isn't capped in the same way for most nationalities. The trade-off is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months before the I-140 is even filed, making it a longer but more permanent path than an H-1B approval.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a social work employer?
The employer must run a formal recruitment campaign documented by DOL standards, proving no qualified U.S. workers were available for the role. For social worker positions, job postings must list the actual minimum requirements, including degree and licensure, exactly as they'll appear in the PERM application. Any deviation between the recruitment ads and the filed application is grounds for an audit or denial.
How can I find social worker jobs where the employer is already set up to sponsor green cards?
The fastest way is to search specifically for employers with documented PERM and I-140 filing history in social work. Migrate Mate lets you filter Social Worker jobs by employers who have sponsored green cards before, so you're not spending time applying to organizations that have never navigated PERM. This matters especially in social services, where smaller nonprofits may be willing but lack the immigration infrastructure to execute.
Does holding a foreign social work degree affect my green card sponsorship eligibility?
A foreign MSW or equivalent degree is acceptable for EB-2 PERM filings, but it must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. degree by a NACES-accredited credential evaluation service. DOL audits for social worker PERM applications frequently examine educational credentials, so having your evaluation completed before your employer files reduces the risk of a request for further evidence or an audit response delay.