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Licensed Clinical Social Workers qualify for H-1B sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a master's degree in social work. Demand is strong in healthcare systems, community mental health centers, and VA facilities, many of which have established H-1B filing histories. State licensure requirements add a credential verification step most other H-1B roles don't face.
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INTRODUCTION
1.0 FTE Full time Night - 10 Hour R2655749 Onsite 108360001 Social Work Inpatient Allied Health PALO ALTO, 300 Pasteur Dr, California
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Night - 10 Hour (United States of America)
This is an Overnight Emergency Department position.
Schedule:
- 10:00 pm - 8:30 am.
- Wednesday through Friday, with rotating Saturdays. This is an onsite Stanford Health Care job.
A Brief Overview
Social Work Clinician is the entry, developmental, and first working level of professional social work for employees who are recent graduates as well as those who have professional social work experience but are not yet licensed as Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) by the State of California. Employees initially work under close clinical supervision and are expected to develop casework and treatment skills as training and experience are gained. As increasing knowledge and competency are demonstrated, supervision is correspondingly reduced. The Social Work Job Family consists of three levels of professional non-supervisory social work in a health care institutional setting at LPCH and SHC: Social Work Clinician, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Advanced Clinical Social Worker. This job family is limited to those positions that require a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited school of social work. As a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, Medical Social Workers provide appropriate intervention services and/or discharge planning to patients and/or clients as well as their families receiving services within any department of the Stanford University Medical Center. Work typically involves a variety of bio-psycho-social issues, assessment of the social needs as related to the patient's/client's health status, and the development of a plan of services, including advocacy, discharge planning, referrals and practical assistance necessary to accomplish desired objectives. Provides consultation, orientation and training to health care staff on the effects of bio-psycho-social, cultural and economic issues on the management of patient/client health needs.
Locations
Stanford Health Care (Palo Alto, CA; onsite)
What you will do
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams to treat and plan for the social and medical needs of patients by consulting with other providers and making referrals. Devises, develops and implements treatment plans as necessary. May make a diagnosis as part of a treatment plan.
- Conducts initial assessment of all new patients to evaluate social, emotional and physical needs by applying social work theories and techniques; interviews and evaluates patients and family members. Identifies factors which may interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from treatment.
- Develops and implements patient management plans, including the coordination of referrals to specialty and social services, the recording of progress notes and the provision of continuity of care. Helps clients cope with environmental and psychological issues of illness by explaining options and treatments as well as making appropriate referrals.
- Manages assigned caseload. Prepares and maintains records and makes written and oral reports to document case activity concerning patient care, counseling and therapeutic activities in accordance with department, hospital, medical center and/or health system policies. Prepares reports and other documents concerning patients.
- Participates in monitoring and evaluating the quality and appropriateness of patient care.
- Provides supportive counseling, grief counseling, crisis intervention and other appropriate therapeutic services to assist patients and families in coping with presenting symptoms and problems such as, for example, coping with illness, accepting medical recommendations, and loss of function. Provides education to patients and families around issues related to adaptation to the patient's diagnosis, illness, treatment and/or life situation.
Education Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited college or university; OR be within forty-five (45) days of completion of the requirements for graduation with an MSW from an accredited college or university. Candidates who meet this qualification and furnish a letter from the Dean of the School Work where they are a student in good standing attesting to this may receive a conditional offer of employment. Such new hires must provide proof of possession of an MSW degree from an accredited college or university within forty-five (45) days of their date of hire, as a condition of continued employment.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to apply theories, principles and practices of medical social work and of social services delivery systems in a hospital or medical center setting.
- Ability to gather data needed to assess needs of patients and families.
- Ability to manage a caseload, recall case details; maintain confidentiality of information; determine the appropriate course of action in emergencies and other stressful situations.
- Ability to provide written case narratives and reports.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply effective assessment, interviewing, and counseling techniques.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply social work theories, principles and techniques.
- Knowledge of hospital and medical center resources to access and provide for patient care needs, and act on behalf of client needs to obtain necessary services.
- Knowledge of needs, problems, attitudes, and behavior of hospital patients and their families.
These principles apply to ALL employees:
SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience
Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.
You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective:
- Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care.
- Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health.
- Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.
Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $52.69 - $69.82 per hour
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Licensed Clinical Social Worker Lcsw
Verify your LCSW licensure transfers across states
H-1B approval ties your role to a specific employer location. If your sponsor operates across multiple states, confirm each state's LCSW reciprocity rules before filing. Some states require a separate application and supervised hours even with an active license elsewhere.
Target healthcare systems with cap-exempt status
Nonprofits affiliated with universities or government research hospitals are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition bypasses the annual lottery. Hospital systems like academic medical centers frequently sponsor LCSWs and can file year-round without a registration slot.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter employers by DOL Labor Condition Application data specific to social work occupation codes on Migrate Mate. This shows which healthcare systems and behavioral health organizations have actually filed H-1B petitions for LCSW roles, not just posted about sponsorship.
Request the LCA wage level matches your licensure tier
DOL's OFLC Wage Search assigns wage levels 1 through 4. An LCSW with independent licensure should expect a Level 3 or 4 designation. If an employer's LCA lists you at Level 1 or 2, the prevailing wage may not reflect your licensed scope of practice.
Document supervised clinical hours before the petition files
USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence questioning whether your role requires the LCSW specifically. Gather supervision logs, licensure certificates, and a detailed job description listing clinical assessment and treatment planning duties to preempt that challenge.
Negotiate who covers the I-129 filing fee upfront
H-1B petition fees are the employer's legal obligation under DOL rules, but some behavioral health employers try to pass costs to candidates. Clarify in writing before signing an offer letter which fees the employer covers and which, if any, are shared.
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Does an LCSW role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS recognizes Licensed Clinical Social Worker positions as specialty occupations because the role normally requires at least a master's degree in social work for independent licensure. You'll need to show the job duties, such as clinical assessment, psychotherapy, and treatment planning, require that specific degree level rather than a general bachelor's in any field.
Which types of employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for LCSWs?
Healthcare systems, VA medical centers, federally qualified health centers, university-affiliated hospitals, and large behavioral health organizations are the most active H-1B sponsors for LCSWs. Many of these qualify as cap-exempt nonprofits, letting them file petitions year-round outside the lottery. You can browse verified filing histories for these employer types on Migrate Mate.
Does state LCSW licensure affect the H-1B petition process?
It does. Your H-1B is tied to a specific employer and worksite state. If you hold a license in one state but your sponsor is in another, you'll need to obtain licensure in that state before or shortly after the petition is approved. Some states allow provisional licensed clinical social worker status during the application process, which can bridge the gap.
Can an LCSW on H-1B work for multiple employers or in private practice?
You can work for multiple employers simultaneously only if each files a separate H-1B petition for their portion of your hours. Sole private practice is not permitted on H-1B because the visa requires an employer-employee relationship where a U.S. entity controls your work. Contracted work through a group practice or agency that files its own petition is a viable structure.
What happens to H-1B status if an LCSW's license lapses or is placed on probation?
A lapsed or restricted LCSW license creates a serious problem. USCIS can revoke the H-1B approval if the role's specialty occupation requirement depends on active licensure and that licensure is no longer valid. Notify your employer and immigration attorney immediately if your license status changes, and prioritize reinstatement before your next renewal petition is filed.
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