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Clinical social work qualifies as an H-1B visa specialty occupation because the role requires a master's degree in social work (MSW) as the standard entry requirement. Hospitals, community mental health centers, and school districts are among the most active H-1B sponsors for licensed clinical social workers.
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Get Access To All JobsAre you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.
Position Summary
Standard Operations Position. Responsible for the maintenance and coordination of daily work plans for one or more functional areas across a large number of crews that effectively and efficiently use resources with emphasis on safety, customer satisfaction, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. Provide work assignments to operations resources, assign equipment, request materials and complete other pre-requisite steps to enable the performance of requested work functions. Responsible for understanding the work detail of a given area and a thorough working knowledge of its assets and processes to establish the optimum crew and resource assignments.
Essential Responsibilities
- Adjust planned schedules on a day-to-day basis and assign crews for priority tasks in light of resource availability, scheduling conflicts and real-time progress reports from front line leaders.
- Review approved incoming designed work that falls outside the normal scheduling window, maintain visibility into the real-time "queue" and assign new tasks to manage exception work.
- Review work packet prior to assigning work. Coordinate all equipment to complete the work, complete pre-requisites needed "just in time" for work execution, and request all materials needed. Ensure the work acceptance process is completed properly and coordinate site checking and job readiness. Identify and determine necessary project changes and communicate changes to appropriate personnel.
- Manage work rejections from crews, triage additional work requests, and regularly adjust the schedule to accommodate disruptions in order to maintain promised start dates. Communicate schedule updates to front line leaders, crews and/or other stakeholders to eliminate non-productive field time.
- Communicate and work effectively with local supervisors and build and leverage strong partnerships with stakeholder groups and customers at a variety of levels to maximize productivity, utilization and operational efficiency of all resources.
Minimum Requirements
- High School diploma or GED.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management or related field preferred.
- Minimum five years' experience in construction, design, maintenance or operations area (utility experience preferred).
- Scheduling/planning experience in utility or construction industry preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to schedule and manage work activities in a manner that meets customer and/or internal stakeholder requirements.
- Established analytical and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet tools.
- Ability to retrieve and manipulate data from reporting tools.
- Knowledge of and ability to use a wide range of computer software applications which include Microsoft products, work management, mapping and scheduling tools.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience with applications and tools such as Concur, SAP, and UKG
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $33.90 to $47.43 per hour
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Spot On Bonus, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 08/09/26
EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for.
Position Summary
Standard Operations Position. Responsible for the maintenance and coordination of daily work plans for one or more functional areas across a large number of crews that effectively and efficiently use resources with emphasis on safety, customer satisfaction, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. Provide work assignments to operations resources, assign equipment, request materials and complete other pre-requisite steps to enable the performance of requested work functions. Responsible for understanding the work detail of a given area and a thorough working knowledge of its assets and processes to establish the optimum crew and resource assignments.
Essential Responsibilities
- Adjust planned schedules on a day-to-day basis and assign crews for priority tasks in light of resource availability, scheduling conflicts and real-time progress reports from front line leaders.
- Review approved incoming designed work that falls outside the normal scheduling window, maintain visibility into the real-time "queue" and assign new tasks to manage exception work.
- Review work packet prior to assigning work. Coordinate all equipment to complete the work, complete pre-requisites needed "just in time" for work execution, and request all materials needed. Ensure the work acceptance process is completed properly and coordinate site checking and job readiness. Identify and determine necessary project changes and communicate changes to appropriate personnel.
- Manage work rejections from crews, triage additional work requests, and regularly adjust the schedule to accommodate disruptions in order to maintain promised start dates. Communicate schedule updates to front line leaders, crews and/or other stakeholders to eliminate non-productive field time.
- Communicate and work effectively with local supervisors and build and leverage strong partnerships with stakeholder groups and customers at a variety of levels to maximize productivity, utilization and operational efficiency of all resources.
Minimum Requirements
- High School diploma or GED.
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Construction Management or related field preferred.
- Minimum five years' experience in construction, design, maintenance or operations area (utility experience preferred).
- Scheduling/planning experience in utility or construction industry preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to schedule and manage work activities in a manner that meets customer and/or internal stakeholder requirements.
- Established analytical and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet tools.
- Ability to retrieve and manipulate data from reporting tools.
- Knowledge of and ability to use a wide range of computer software applications which include Microsoft products, work management, mapping and scheduling tools.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience with applications and tools such as Concur, SAP, and UKG
As a leading combination electricity and natural gas energy company, Xcel Energy offers a comprehensive portfolio of energy-related products and services to 3.4 million electricity and 1.9 million natural gas customers across eight Western and Midwestern states. At Xcel Energy, we strive to be the preferred and trusted provider of the energy our customers need. If you’re ready to be a part of something big, we invite you to join our team.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with a disability who need an accommodation to apply please contact us at recruiting@xcelenergy.com.
Non-Bargaining
The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $33.90 to $47.43 per hour
This position is eligible for the following benefits: Spot On Bonus, Medical/Pharmacy Plan, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Dependent Care Reimbursement Account, Health Care Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA), Transportation Reimbursement Account, Short-term disability (STD), Long-term disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan), Tuition reimbursement, Transit programs, Employee recognition program, Pension, 401(k) plan, Paid time off (PTO), Holidays, Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO), Parental Leave
Benefit plans are subject to change and Xcel Energy has the right to end, suspend, or amend any of its plans, at any time, in whole or in part.
In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information including but not limited to dates of school attendance and graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Deadline to Apply: 08/09/26
EEO is the Law | EEO is the Law Supplement | Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination | Equal Opportunity Policy (PDF) | Employee Rights (PDF)
All Xcel Energy employees and contractors share responsibility for protecting the company's information and systems by adhering to cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices, recognizing that cybersecurity is everyone's responsibility.
ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Xcel Energy endeavors to make https://www.xcelenergy.com/ accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Xcel Energy Talent Acquisition at recruiting@xcelenergy.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Clinical Social Work
Verify your MSW meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to the clinical social work duties in the job description. A generalist MSW paired with a clinical concentration and state licensure strengthens the specialty occupation argument considerably.
Target healthcare systems with established H-1B programs
Hospital networks and federally qualified health centers file H-1Bs for clinical social workers far more consistently than private practices. Focus your search on employers with in-house HR immigration teams, not those outsourcing sponsorship decisions to hiring managers.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter clinical social work roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data so you can see which organizations have sponsored this exact occupation code before applying.
Secure state licensure before the H-1B start date
Most H-1B petitions for clinical social workers require you to hold or be eligible for the state clinical license. If your license is pending, ask the employer to document licensure-in-progress status in the petition support letter to satisfy USCIS.
Confirm the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search to check the DOL wage level the employer must certify on the LCA. Accepting a wage below the certified level creates compliance risk for both you and the employer.
Ask employers about cap-exempt filing options
Nonprofits affiliated with universities or research institutions can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap, with no lottery and year-round filing windows. Clinical social work roles at affiliated hospital systems or academic medical centers often qualify.
H-1B Visa Clinical Social Work: Frequently Asked Questions
Does clinical social work qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Clinical social work qualifies because the role normally requires a master's degree in social work as the standard minimum for entry. USCIS looks at whether the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty. An MSW with a clinical concentration satisfies that requirement, particularly when state licensure as an LCSW or LMSW is also required for the role.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for clinical social workers?
Hospital systems, academic medical centers, federally qualified health centers, and large nonprofit behavioral health organizations are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for clinical social workers. Smaller private practices rarely sponsor because of the administrative cost and complexity. You can find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for clinical social work roles on Migrate Mate, filtered by occupation and location.
Can I work as a clinical social worker on H-1B before getting my state license?
It depends on the state and the employer's petition language. Some states allow associate or provisional licensure that satisfies the H-1B specialty occupation requirement while you complete supervised hours toward full licensure. USCIS requires the employer to document that you meet the licensing standard at the time of filing, so the petition support letter needs to address your licensure status explicitly.
How does the H-1B lottery affect clinical social work job seekers?
Most clinical social work H-1B petitions go through the annual cap lottery held each spring for an October 1 start date. However, positions at nonprofit hospitals affiliated with universities or government research institutions can file as cap-exempt year-round. If your target employer qualifies for cap exemption, you can start at any point in the year without waiting for a lottery selection.
What documentation does a clinical social worker need for H-1B sponsorship?
You'll need an MSW degree and any clinical licensure documents, including transcripts and a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. The employer files Form I-129 supported by an LCA certified by the DOL, a detailed job description establishing specialty occupation, and evidence of your qualifications. If your degree title doesn't explicitly say clinical social work, the employer should include a professional evaluation connecting your specialization to the role.