H-1B Visa Clinical Social Worker Jobs
Clinical Social Worker roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires a master's degree in social work (MSW). Hospitals, community health centers, and behavioral health organizations all sponsor H-1B petitions for licensed CSWs. State licensure adds a credential layer beyond the degree requirement that strengthens your petition.
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The LCSW will maximize the quality of the client experience and clinical outcomes while minimizing costs through an integrated, team-oriented, strengths-based healthcare approach; raising staff and trainees to their highest level of skill. This position works closely with adults and possibly youth clients and families; behavioral health, medical, and other health care staff; working with local agencies to meet clients' multiple clinical and non-clinical health needs. The LCSW will provide direct behavioral health treatment services for a wide spectrum of age groups and psychiatric conditions, in addition to clinical intakes, assessments, consultation, and crisis services.
Essential Functions
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Performs all job functions in a professional and courteous manner. This includes answering all general phone calls timely. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients/patients by being responsive to all inquiries in a timely manner.
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Will conduct brief screenings to evaluate the needs of adults and older adults, adolescents, and/or children for mental health and support services, based on medical record, referral, direct interview and interaction with the family and/or discussion with other staff members who interact with the family.
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Provide licensed level behavioral health services in low-intensity/brief treatment, problem-solving therapy and behavioral activation in a culturally, linguistically and age appropriate manner.
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Develop, implement, and evaluate plans for the provision of mental health and support services jointly with the family, Psychiatrist, Medical Provider(s), and other staff members as appropriate.
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Provide early interventions and referrals to specialty mental health services, including referral for more intensive psychological or psychiatric support services, if needed.
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Provides early interventions and referrals to specialty mental health services, including referral for more intensive psychological or psychiatric support services, if needed.
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Assist patients with determining eligibility for health coverage programs and other programs as needed. This includes assistance with forms, making initial contacts and appointments for the patient. Follow-up with the patient to ensure linkages to services are made.
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Document findings in patient’s medical records according to established protocol. Submit quarterly reports on number of unduplicated clients, behavioral health consultations, screenings, assessments and brief treatment encounters provided.
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Maintain confidentiality regarding privileged administrative and client information in a professional manner.
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Performs job duties collaboratively with health center management and exercises good judgement.
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Maintain documentation of all counseling sessions and other services in compliance with agency policies and procedures, contracts, and other regulatory requirements.
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Fosters and promotes a culture of service excellence and accountability.
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Consistently adheres to a high standard of professional ethics; conducts self in an ethical manner and is a role model to others.
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Complies with organizational policies and procedures.
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Promote and believe in BACHC mission statement “Helping People Heal”.
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Believe and align with BACHC core Values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Accountability and Teamwork.
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Treat everyone equally regardless of racial, ethnic, religious, social, and economic status or background.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Competencies
- Decision Making
- Collaboration Skills
- Results Driven
- Communication Proficiency
- Technical Capacity
- Teamwork Orientation
- Thoroughness
- Flexibility
Physical Demands
This is mostly in an office setting; however, this position may require sitting for prolonged periods of time. Walking, bending, and reaching may be required as well.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, hours range from 7:30am-6:30pm with occasional approved overtime.
Travel
On occasion travel will be required.
Required Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field (MSW, MA)
- California license in social work
- CPR Certified
- Three to five years minimum clinical experience required, and supervisory experience preferred
- Knowledge of integrated behavioral health, mental health recovery, harm reduction, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management is expected
- Working knowledge of administrative practices and procedures, HIPAA regulations, policies and standards related to behavioral health
Preferred Education and Experience
- Non-Profit / FQHC Clinic experience
- Experience working with culturally diverse patients
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice to fit the needs of this position and BACHC.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Lancaster, CA 93535 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lancaster, CA 93535: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Summary
The LCSW will maximize the quality of the client experience and clinical outcomes while minimizing costs through an integrated, team-oriented, strengths-based healthcare approach; raising staff and trainees to their highest level of skill. This position works closely with adults and possibly youth clients and families; behavioral health, medical, and other health care staff; working with local agencies to meet clients' multiple clinical and non-clinical health needs. The LCSW will provide direct behavioral health treatment services for a wide spectrum of age groups and psychiatric conditions, in addition to clinical intakes, assessments, consultation, and crisis services.
Essential Functions
-
Performs all job functions in a professional and courteous manner. This includes answering all general phone calls timely. Provide excellent customer service to internal and external clients/patients by being responsive to all inquiries in a timely manner.
-
Will conduct brief screenings to evaluate the needs of adults and older adults, adolescents, and/or children for mental health and support services, based on medical record, referral, direct interview and interaction with the family and/or discussion with other staff members who interact with the family.
-
Provide licensed level behavioral health services in low-intensity/brief treatment, problem-solving therapy and behavioral activation in a culturally, linguistically and age appropriate manner.
-
Develop, implement, and evaluate plans for the provision of mental health and support services jointly with the family, Psychiatrist, Medical Provider(s), and other staff members as appropriate.
-
Provide early interventions and referrals to specialty mental health services, including referral for more intensive psychological or psychiatric support services, if needed.
-
Provides early interventions and referrals to specialty mental health services, including referral for more intensive psychological or psychiatric support services, if needed.
-
Assist patients with determining eligibility for health coverage programs and other programs as needed. This includes assistance with forms, making initial contacts and appointments for the patient. Follow-up with the patient to ensure linkages to services are made.
-
Document findings in patient’s medical records according to established protocol. Submit quarterly reports on number of unduplicated clients, behavioral health consultations, screenings, assessments and brief treatment encounters provided.
-
Maintain confidentiality regarding privileged administrative and client information in a professional manner.
-
Performs job duties collaboratively with health center management and exercises good judgement.
-
Maintain documentation of all counseling sessions and other services in compliance with agency policies and procedures, contracts, and other regulatory requirements.
-
Fosters and promotes a culture of service excellence and accountability.
-
Consistently adheres to a high standard of professional ethics; conducts self in an ethical manner and is a role model to others.
-
Complies with organizational policies and procedures.
-
Promote and believe in BACHC mission statement “Helping People Heal”.
-
Believe and align with BACHC core Values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Accountability and Teamwork.
-
Treat everyone equally regardless of racial, ethnic, religious, social, and economic status or background.
-
Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Competencies
- Decision Making
- Collaboration Skills
- Results Driven
- Communication Proficiency
- Technical Capacity
- Teamwork Orientation
- Thoroughness
- Flexibility
Physical Demands
This is mostly in an office setting; however, this position may require sitting for prolonged periods of time. Walking, bending, and reaching may be required as well.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, hours range from 7:30am-6:30pm with occasional approved overtime.
Travel
On occasion travel will be required.
Required Education and Experience
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field (MSW, MA)
- California license in social work
- CPR Certified
- Three to five years minimum clinical experience required, and supervisory experience preferred
- Knowledge of integrated behavioral health, mental health recovery, harm reduction, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management is expected
- Working knowledge of administrative practices and procedures, HIPAA regulations, policies and standards related to behavioral health
Preferred Education and Experience
- Non-Profit / FQHC Clinic experience
- Experience working with culturally diverse patients
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice to fit the needs of this position and BACHC.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Lancaster, CA 93535 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lancaster, CA 93535: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Clinical Social Worker
Verify your MSW meets specialty occupation standards
H-1B eligibility for clinical social work turns on whether the role requires a specific MSW or higher. Pull the O*NET profile for Social Workers to document the degree requirement before your employer files the petition.
Prioritize employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Social Worker roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation. That history confirms the employer understands H-1B obligations and has done it before.
Obtain state licensure before the petition is filed
Most hospital and healthcare system sponsors require you to hold or be eligible for your state clinical license before filing Form I-129. Check your target state's licensing board requirements early since supervised hours and exam eligibility vary significantly.
Confirm the prevailing wage covers your offered salary
Your employer must certify in the LCA that your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for Clinical Social Workers in your work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself using SOC code 21-1022 to verify the Level I or II wage before negotiating your offer.
Target cap-exempt employers to avoid the lottery
Nonprofits affiliated with universities, government research hospitals, and federally qualified health centers are cap-exempt under USCIS rules. These employers can file an H-1B petition any time of year, bypassing the annual April lottery entirely.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS offers 15-business-day adjudication through premium processing on Form I-907. If your clinical license or a program's credentialing cycle ties you to a specific start date, ask your employer to include premium processing in the filing.
H-1B Visa Clinical Social Worker: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Social Worker role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer requires an MSW or higher for the specific position. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status at the job level, not just the field. Roles where a bachelor's degree in any discipline would be accepted don't meet the threshold, so your offer letter and job description must specify the MSW requirement explicitly.
Do I need a clinical license before my employer sponsors my H-1B?
Most healthcare and hospital employers require you to hold or be eligible for state clinical licensure before they'll initiate the LCA and I-129 filing. Licensing timelines vary by state and depend on your supervised hours and exam eligibility. Start the licensure application in parallel with your job search so you're not holding up the petition.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Social Workers?
Hospitals, behavioral health systems, federally qualified health centers, VA facilities, university-affiliated counseling centers, and nonprofit community mental health agencies are the most consistent sponsors for this role. Many of these are cap-exempt, which means they can file outside the April lottery window. Browse employers with Clinical Social Worker LCA filings on Migrate Mate to narrow your search.
How does the DOL prevailing wage apply to Clinical Social Worker H-1B petitions?
Your employer must certify in the Labor Condition Application that your offered salary equals or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. The relevant SOC code is 21-1022. You can verify the applicable wage tier using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer to confirm the salary your employer is proposing is LCA-compliant.
Can I switch Clinical Social Worker employers while on H-1B status?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once they file a non-frivolous I-129 petition on your behalf, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer must file their own LCA and I-129. Your clinical license must also be valid in the new work state if you're relocating.