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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Open Jobs189+
Work Type97% On-site
Top LocationBrooklyn, NY
Most JobsFresenius Medical Care

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Texas Children's Hospital
Medical Social Worker
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Texas Children's Hospital
New 17h ago
Medical Social Worker
Texas Children's Hospital
Katy, Texas
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Social Work & Counseling
Mental & Behavioral Health
On-Site
Master's
5,001-10,000

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Trinity Health
Medical Social Worker
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Trinity Health
New 22h ago
Medical Social Worker
Trinity Health
Grand Haven, Michigan
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Social Work & Counseling
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital
Medical Social Worker
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Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital
New 22h ago
Medical Social Worker
Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital
Oceanside, New York
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Social Work & Counseling
$40 - $51/hr
On-Site
Master's
1,001-5,000

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Rady Children's Hospital
Medical Social Worker
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Rady Children's Hospital
Added 1d ago
Medical Social Worker
Rady Children's Hospital
San Diego, California
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$41 - $62/hr
On-Site
Master's
5,001-10,000

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Legacy Health
Hospice Medical Social Worker
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Legacy Health
Added 1d ago
Hospice Medical Social Worker
Legacy Health
Tualatin, Oregon
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$40 - $57/hr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Tips 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.