H-1B Visa Medical Social Worker Jobs
Medical Social Worker roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a master's degree in social work. Hospitals, health systems, and long-term care facilities regularly file LCAs for MSW-level positions. Find employers with active H-1B filing history for this role.
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Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As the Per diem Medical Social Worker you will provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination to patients and families receiving services in the home. This role addresses emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors that impact health and recovery while supporting safe and effective care transitions. As the Medical Social Worker you will collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and provide counseling.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists the patient and family with health related financial, social and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills.
- Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
- Ensures that changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner.
- Educates the patient and family members and other team members on medical social work interventions and treatment plan.
- Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
- Identifies risks or threats to the patient's health in the patient's environment and promptly implements appropriate interventions to reduce risks. Communicates identification of risks/ threats to the patient to the physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively.
- Other duties as assigned.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters and/or Doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Active licensure in Medical Social Work (LMSW) or Clinical Social Work (LCSW)
- Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
- Meets state and federal requirements for this position.
- Current CPR certification.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $35.90 to $47.90 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As the Per diem Medical Social Worker you will provide psychosocial support, assessment, and care coordination to patients and families receiving services in the home. This role addresses emotional, social, financial, and environmental factors that impact health and recovery while supporting safe and effective care transitions. As the Medical Social Worker you will collaborates closely with the interdisciplinary team to connect patients with community resources and provide counseling.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists the patient and family with health related financial, social and emotional concerns and assists with effective coping skills.
- Provides social work services in accordance with the plan of care.
- Ensures that changes in the patient's clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and the care center office staff in a timely manner.
- Educates the patient and family members and other team members on medical social work interventions and treatment plan.
- Performs care planning, transfer and discharge functions.
- Identifies risks or threats to the patient's health in the patient's environment and promptly implements appropriate interventions to reduce risks. Communicates identification of risks/ threats to the patient to the physician and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate care effectively.
- Other duties as assigned.
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters and/or Doctorate degree from a school of social work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
- Active licensure in Medical Social Work (LMSW) or Clinical Social Work (LCSW)
- Has one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
- Meets state and federal requirements for this position.
- Current CPR certification.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $35.90 to $47.90 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Medical Social Worker
Verify your MSW meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires that the role normally requires a master's in social work or a directly related field. Check the O*NET profile for Medical Social Workers to confirm the degree requirement language before applying.
Target health systems with existing LCA filings
Hospitals and integrated health networks file LCAs repeatedly for clinical social worker roles. Search LCA disclosure data on the OFLC Wage Search to identify employers who have sponsored this exact job title before.
Get your NASW credential and state licensure ready early
Many hospital employers require LCSW or LMSW licensure as a condition of the H-1B petition. Confirm your state license is active before offer negotiations, since USCIS evaluates licensure as part of specialty occupation evidence.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified H-1B sponsors
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with confirmed LCA filing history for Medical Social Worker roles, so you're not cold-applying to employers who've never sponsored. Filter by specialty, location, and filing recency to focus your search.
Clarify whether your offer is cap-subject or cap-exempt
Nonprofits affiliated with hospitals or universities may qualify as cap-exempt employers under INA Section 214(g)(5), meaning your petition skips the annual lottery. Ask HR whether the entity files as cap-exempt before accepting an offer.
Confirm your employer's prevailing wage tier before signing
DOL assigns Medical Social Worker wages across four levels. Your offer must meet or exceed the Level I through IV wage posted on the certified LCA. Cross-check the wage tier against your actual duties so the LCA accurately reflects your role.
H-1B Visa Medical Social Worker: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Social Worker role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Medical Social Worker as a specialty occupation because the position normally requires at least a master's degree in social work. A general bachelor's degree does not meet the threshold. Your employer's H-1B petition must document that the specific role requires an MSW or equivalent graduate-level credential in a directly related field.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Medical Social Workers?
Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, VA facilities, and nonprofit health organizations are the most active sponsors for this role. Cap-exempt entities such as university-affiliated hospitals can file outside the annual lottery window. Migrate Mate lets you search employers by H-1B filing history for Medical Social Worker positions so you can prioritize sponsors with a track record.
Does state licensure affect my H-1B petition as a Medical Social Worker?
Yes, significantly. Many employers and states require an LMSW or LCSW license to practice independently, and USCIS may treat an active state license as supporting evidence of specialty occupation. If your license is from another state, verify reciprocity rules early. Some employers will not initiate an H-1B petition until you hold a valid license in the state where you'll work.
Can a nonprofit hospital sponsor my H-1B without the lottery?
It depends on how the entity is classified. Nonprofits that are affiliated with a university or are designated as a nonprofit research organization under INA Section 214(g)(5) qualify as cap-exempt employers. That means USCIS can adjudicate the petition any time of year, bypassing the April lottery entirely. Confirm the employer's cap-exempt status with HR before assuming you're outside the cap.
What prevailing wage level applies to Medical Social Worker H-1B positions?
DOL assigns wages at four levels based on experience, supervision, and complexity of duties. Entry-level clinical roles typically fall at Level I or II, while senior or supervisory positions may reach Level III or IV. Your employer sets the wage level when filing the LCA. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific job title, location, and assigned level before your offer is finalized.