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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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Get Access To All JobsPRIMARY LOCATION
Rapid City, SD USA
DEPARTMENT
CCI Administration
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
STARTING PAY RATE RANGE
$72,321.60 - $90,396.80
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
JOB SUMMARY
A Social Worker CSW-PIP conducts individual psychotherapy, family psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, wellness education, neuroscience/neuroplasticity education, change management, lifestyle management, education and training on coping, stress management, anxiety and depression, insomnia retraining and cognitive rehab to inpatients/outpatients. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:
- Supportive work culture
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
- Flexible scheduling
JOB DESCRIPTION
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Applies therapeutic and/or behavioral techniques to assist patients in coping with emotional distress caused by disability, disease and/or illness.
- Maintains appropriate records in accordance with state, federal laws and Monument Health policies, procedures and standards.
- Performs evaluation/testing as a means to determine the most effective approach to care and to clarify diagnosis.
- Provides cross-coverage and staffing flexibility for the department. When needed, demonstrates willingness to assist other departments in providing patient care. Participates in delivery of care outside area of primary responsibility and/or area of interest.
- Demonstrates the ability to appropriately assess patients, apply clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, and implement changes to the plan of care. Anticipates and communicates changes in patient status to meet the needs of the patient.
- Documents all procedures and/or services to patients on charge (route) slips and processes route slips in accordance with established procedures to ensure accurate billing to patient accounts.
- Performs and documents ongoing patient assessment and formulates plan of care in collaboration with other medical providers.
- Recognizes physical, developmental, and psychosocial distress of patient and family, and provides appropriate interventions.
- Reviews transcription and signs appropriate documents according to facility policy.
- Conducts Healthcare teaching and counseling of patients/families regarding health problems and management of illness.
- All other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required:
Education – Master’s degree in Social Sciences
Certification - Certified Social Worker (CSW) - South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners OR
Certified Social Worker Private or Independent Practice (CSW-PIP) - South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners
Preferred:
Experience - 3+ years of Rehabilitation Experience
Certification - Certified Social Worker Private or Independent Practice (CSW-PIP) - South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners
Physical Requirements:
Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
JOB CATEGORY
Rehabilitation
JOB FAMILY
Mental Health
SHIFT
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department
EMPLOYEE TYPE
Regular
10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.
Make a difference. Every day.
Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Rapid City, SD USA
DEPARTMENT
CCI Administration
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
STARTING PAY RATE RANGE
$72,321.60 - $90,396.80
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
JOB SUMMARY
A Social Worker CSW-PIP conducts individual psychotherapy, family psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, wellness education, neuroscience/neuroplasticity education, change management, lifestyle management, education and training on coping, stress management, anxiety and depression, insomnia retraining and cognitive rehab to inpatients/outpatients. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:
- Supportive work culture
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
- Flexible scheduling
JOB DESCRIPTION
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Applies therapeutic and/or behavioral techniques to assist patients in coping with emotional distress caused by disability, disease and/or illness.
- Maintains appropriate records in accordance with state, federal laws and Monument Health policies, procedures and standards.
- Performs evaluation/testing as a means to determine the most effective approach to care and to clarify diagnosis.
- Provides cross-coverage and staffing flexibility for the department. When needed, demonstrates willingness to assist other departments in providing patient care. Participates in delivery of care outside area of primary responsibility and/or area of interest.
- Demonstrates the ability to appropriately assess patients, apply clinical interventions, evaluate outcomes, and implement changes to the plan of care. Anticipates and communicates changes in patient status to meet the needs of the patient.
- Documents all procedures and/or services to patients on charge (route) slips and processes route slips in accordance with established procedures to ensure accurate billing to patient accounts.
- Performs and documents ongoing patient assessment and formulates plan of care in collaboration with other medical providers.
- Recognizes physical, developmental, and psychosocial distress of patient and family, and provides appropriate interventions.
- Reviews transcription and signs appropriate documents according to facility policy.
- Conducts Healthcare teaching and counseling of patients/families regarding health problems and management of illness.
- All other duties as assigned.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Required:
Education – Master’s degree in Social Sciences
Certification - Certified Social Worker (CSW) - South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners OR
Certified Social Worker Private or Independent Practice (CSW-PIP) - South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners
Preferred:
Experience - 3+ years of Rehabilitation Experience
Certification - Certified Social Worker Private or Independent Practice (CSW-PIP) - South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners
Physical Requirements:
Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
JOB CATEGORY
Rehabilitation
JOB FAMILY
Mental Health
SHIFT
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department
EMPLOYEE TYPE
Regular
10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.
Make a difference. Every day.
Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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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.