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Clinical Case Manager roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in social work, nursing, or a related clinical field. Employers in hospital systems, managed care organizations, and behavioral health networks regularly file H-1B petitions for this role. The annual cap and lottery apply unless your employer holds cap-exempt status.
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Under the supervision of the Director of Social Services, the Clinical Case Manager in consultation with the Assistant Director of Social Services, works with diverse populations with multifaceted needs. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting clients in following through on established treatment plans, enhancing social functioning, and improving the client’s quality of life. The Clinical Case Manager serves as planner, advocate, broker, and record keeper for the client.
MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Initiates outreach to client population to educate clients on available social services assistance in order to increase patient compliance with medical treatment and social service case management plan.
- Utilizes strength-based, person-centered approach and motivational interviewing techniques to build rapport and engage clients into services to assist clients with addressing barriers to care.
- Develops a therapeutic working relationship with clients.
- Assesses clients for needs related to addictions, HIV/AIDS, mental illness, homelessness, domestic violence, pregnancy, family challenges, as well as other social determinants which impact health care.
- Assist clients to address social needs that impact their health care.
- Develops and maintains a person-centered case plan with the client to ensure services are responsive to individual client needs.
- Coach and support clients to increase their compliance with medical and behavioral health treatment.
- Provides advocacy, referral, and linkage to community resources and support networks to address identified needs, including assisting with health insurance enrollment.
- Provides regular follow up to all clients to ensure successful linkage to, and utilization of, community resources or in-house services.
- Provides crisis intervention as necessary.
- Coordinates with multi-disciplinary team at health center to share information regarding client’s status; provides problem solving with challenging patient situations.
- Accurately document all client encounters on appropriate social service forms; submits progress notes, encounter forms, etc. within established time frame.
- Assess for, and assist with insurance and other social services benefits as necessary.
- Provides counseling and psycho-educational groups as needed.
- Completes Psychosocial Assessments as necessary.
- Works with team and providers to complete Medical Summary Reports for benefits as necessary.
- Conducts mental status exams as necessary (based on licensure level).
- Provides brief therapy and solution focused therapy, as it relates to medical care and accessing services (based on licensure level).
- Participates in case conferencing as necessary.
- Train peers and health center staff as needed.
- Participate in Continuing Education to maintain license and professional standards.
- Abide by Code of Ethics for related discipline.
- Maintain professional relationship and appropriate boundaries with clients.
- Participates in professional development opportunities and regular supervision.
- Attends regular departmental, health center, agency meetings, activities, and events.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters’ degree in social work, psychology, or other Human Services related field.
- For social workers, social work licensure in the District of Columbia required (LGSW or LICSW).
- For professional counseling, professional counseling licensure in the District of Columbia required (LGPC or LPC).
- Two (2) years of post-Master’s experience.
- Four (4) years of working in a community health or social service setting.
- Case management experience.
- Experience working with vulnerable and at-risk populations.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Obtain SOAR certification within 90 days of hire.
- Strong oral and written communication skills required.
- Ability to type, and use electronic health records software program required.
- Knowledge of community resources a plus.
- FBI Fingerprinting and MPD local background check required for position.
- Good interpersonal skills required.
- Knowledge of social services, human behavior, psychopathology, and DSM.
- Work experience with a challenging population preferred.
- Must be a skillful interviewer, able to ask questions and effectively use interview skills to elicit needed information from clients.
- Must be a skillful listener, able to understand the meaning of client's statements.
- Must be a skillful observer, able to record the client's behavior and needs.
- Must be a skillful negotiator, able to reach definitive agreements with clients and service providers.
- Must be able to work well with interdisciplinary teams.
- Ability to prioritize and problem solve to maintain a case load.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Proficient in most products of Office 365 (Word, Excel, Power Point and Teams).
INTRODUCTION
Under the supervision of the Director of Social Services, the Clinical Case Manager in consultation with the Assistant Director of Social Services, works with diverse populations with multifaceted needs. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting clients in following through on established treatment plans, enhancing social functioning, and improving the client’s quality of life. The Clinical Case Manager serves as planner, advocate, broker, and record keeper for the client.
MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Initiates outreach to client population to educate clients on available social services assistance in order to increase patient compliance with medical treatment and social service case management plan.
- Utilizes strength-based, person-centered approach and motivational interviewing techniques to build rapport and engage clients into services to assist clients with addressing barriers to care.
- Develops a therapeutic working relationship with clients.
- Assesses clients for needs related to addictions, HIV/AIDS, mental illness, homelessness, domestic violence, pregnancy, family challenges, as well as other social determinants which impact health care.
- Assist clients to address social needs that impact their health care.
- Develops and maintains a person-centered case plan with the client to ensure services are responsive to individual client needs.
- Coach and support clients to increase their compliance with medical and behavioral health treatment.
- Provides advocacy, referral, and linkage to community resources and support networks to address identified needs, including assisting with health insurance enrollment.
- Provides regular follow up to all clients to ensure successful linkage to, and utilization of, community resources or in-house services.
- Provides crisis intervention as necessary.
- Coordinates with multi-disciplinary team at health center to share information regarding client’s status; provides problem solving with challenging patient situations.
- Accurately document all client encounters on appropriate social service forms; submits progress notes, encounter forms, etc. within established time frame.
- Assess for, and assist with insurance and other social services benefits as necessary.
- Provides counseling and psycho-educational groups as needed.
- Completes Psychosocial Assessments as necessary.
- Works with team and providers to complete Medical Summary Reports for benefits as necessary.
- Conducts mental status exams as necessary (based on licensure level).
- Provides brief therapy and solution focused therapy, as it relates to medical care and accessing services (based on licensure level).
- Participates in case conferencing as necessary.
- Train peers and health center staff as needed.
- Participate in Continuing Education to maintain license and professional standards.
- Abide by Code of Ethics for related discipline.
- Maintain professional relationship and appropriate boundaries with clients.
- Participates in professional development opportunities and regular supervision.
- Attends regular departmental, health center, agency meetings, activities, and events.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters’ degree in social work, psychology, or other Human Services related field.
- For social workers, social work licensure in the District of Columbia required (LGSW or LICSW).
- For professional counseling, professional counseling licensure in the District of Columbia required (LGPC or LPC).
- Two (2) years of post-Master’s experience.
- Four (4) years of working in a community health or social service setting.
- Case management experience.
- Experience working with vulnerable and at-risk populations.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Obtain SOAR certification within 90 days of hire.
- Strong oral and written communication skills required.
- Ability to type, and use electronic health records software program required.
- Knowledge of community resources a plus.
- FBI Fingerprinting and MPD local background check required for position.
- Good interpersonal skills required.
- Knowledge of social services, human behavior, psychopathology, and DSM.
- Work experience with a challenging population preferred.
- Must be a skillful interviewer, able to ask questions and effectively use interview skills to elicit needed information from clients.
- Must be a skillful listener, able to understand the meaning of client's statements.
- Must be a skillful observer, able to record the client's behavior and needs.
- Must be a skillful negotiator, able to reach definitive agreements with clients and service providers.
- Must be able to work well with interdisciplinary teams.
- Ability to prioritize and problem solve to maintain a case load.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Proficient in most products of Office 365 (Word, Excel, Power Point and Teams).
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Case Manager
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your bachelor's degree field to directly relate to clinical case management. A degree in social work, nursing, public health, or psychology typically qualifies. A general business or unrelated degree may trigger an RFE even with years of case management experience.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Hospitals affiliated with universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-contracted health systems are often cap-exempt, meaning your petition skips the lottery entirely. Search Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Case Manager openings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in this role category.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using SOC code 21-1094 before negotiating, so you know the floor your offer must meet.
Get your clinical licensure documented early
Many case manager roles require a state license, such as LCSW or RN, which your employer will list on the LCA and I-129. Confirm your license is active and transferable to the work state before the petition is filed, since USCIS will scrutinize credential gaps.
Ask whether your employer uses premium processing
Standard H-1B adjudication can take several months. If you're starting a new role with a hard start date, ask HR whether they'll file Form I-907 for premium processing, which gives USCIS a 15-business-day decision window under current processing guidelines.
Understand how job duties affect your petition
USCIS evaluates whether the actual daily duties require a specialized degree, not just the job title. Your employer's attorney will need a detailed duty statement that maps clinical assessment, care planning, and coordination tasks to your specific degree field to avoid a specialty occupation denial.
H-1B Visa Clinical Case Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Case Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer can show the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as social work, nursing, or psychology. USCIS looks at the actual duties, not just the title. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are more vulnerable to an RFE or denial on specialty occupation grounds.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Case Managers?
Hospital systems, managed care organizations, behavioral health networks, and nonprofit community health centers are the most active sponsors. Employers affiliated with universities or government health programs may qualify as cap-exempt, letting you bypass the annual lottery. You can browse Clinical Case Manager roles at verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate, filtered by employers with documented LCA filing history.
How does state clinical licensure affect H-1B eligibility for this role?
If the position requires a state license, such as an LCSW or RN, USCIS treats that requirement as additional evidence of specialty occupation. Your employer must list the required license on the LCA and I-129 petition. If your license hasn't transferred to the work state yet, your employer may need to file after licensure is confirmed, which can delay your start date.
What happens to my H-1B status if my case management role changes significantly?
A material change in job duties, work location, or employer may require an amended H-1B petition before you start the new arrangement. A move to a different metropolitan area triggers a new LCA filing because prevailing wages are location-specific. Continuing under the old petition without an amendment puts your status at risk, so your employer's immigration team should assess any role changes before they take effect.
Can I switch employers while on H-1B as a Clinical Case Manager?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. Your new employer must file before your current status expires. USCIS requires the new role to also qualify as a specialty occupation.