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Facility: NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Shift: Day
Schedule: M-F; Varies
Department: Allied Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Psychiatry-Clinical Svc (S826)
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation’s top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Social Worker.
In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for the clinical duties of a Clinical Social Worker, which are to evaluate and treat patients with psychiatric disorders.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides psychological care to all assigned patients, including evaluation, determination of psychiatric disorder, formulation of treatment plan and all necessary documentation.
- Adheres to appropriate clinical documentation to ensure compliance with current standards of clinical practice, and adherence to all regulatory-accreditation standards.
- Responsible for liaison with other disciplines, patient families and institutions, as it pertains to assigned patients.
- Provides individual and group treatment either in person or via telehealth visits.
- This role requires reviewing patient escalated screening responses to assess clinical eligibility for the appropriate level of care and directly contacting patients to communicate outcomes and coordinate the next steps in their treatment process.
Additional Position Specific Responsibilities:
Must be comfortable delivering care via telehealth.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a New York State Social Worker License (LMSW or LCSW).
Required Licenses: Licensed Social Worker – NYS
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3 to 5 years - specializes in Crisis Management.
- Prefers LCSW.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $58,930.99 – $84,668.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.
Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from NYU Langone. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
About NYU Langone Health
Be Where Everyone Is Dedicated to Exceptional Care
NYU Langone is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic health system with Magnet®-recognized status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Our trifold mission to care, teach, and discover is achieved daily through NYU Langone’s inclusive culture devoted to excellence across the organization. Here, you can advance your career supported by exceptionally talented faculty and staff in an environment where everyone works together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Our Hiring Process
Joining Our Team
Get ready to start your career journey at NYU Langone, where cutting-edge research meets compassionate care, and discover how you can contribute to shaping the future of medicine.
Step 1
Apply Online
The NYU Langone hiring process begins with you applying through our online portal. Be sure to update and upload your resume. Shortly after you submit your application, you will receive an email confirmation. Ten days after applying you will receive a talent assessment to be completed.
Step 2
Schedule Interviews
If selected to continue the interview process, HR will reach out via phone or email first. Then, depending on your position, they will schedule an interview with unit managers or team members. You are encouraged to dress professionally for all interviews.
Step 3
Receive Offer
If you successfully complete the interview process and are identified as a finalist for the position, we will require that you complete a professional reference process. After evaluating the completed references, a decision will be made on who will receive a preliminary offer. If you receive a preliminary offer, HR will start the onboarding process with an agreed-upon tentative start date.
Step 4
Training & Orientation
You will be contacted by an onboarding specialist who will work with you on your pre-boarding requirements. Once fully cleared, we will ask you to complete compliance orientation regulatory training. On your first day, you will attend an online required orientation to acclimate to the health system and report to your new department based on instructions provided by your hiring manager.
Job ID: 1151601_RR00111722
Facility: NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Shift: Day
Schedule: M-F; Varies
Department: Allied Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Psychiatry-Clinical Svc (S826)
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation’s top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Social Worker.
In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for the clinical duties of a Clinical Social Worker, which are to evaluate and treat patients with psychiatric disorders.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides psychological care to all assigned patients, including evaluation, determination of psychiatric disorder, formulation of treatment plan and all necessary documentation.
- Adheres to appropriate clinical documentation to ensure compliance with current standards of clinical practice, and adherence to all regulatory-accreditation standards.
- Responsible for liaison with other disciplines, patient families and institutions, as it pertains to assigned patients.
- Provides individual and group treatment either in person or via telehealth visits.
- This role requires reviewing patient escalated screening responses to assess clinical eligibility for the appropriate level of care and directly contacting patients to communicate outcomes and coordinate the next steps in their treatment process.
Additional Position Specific Responsibilities:
Must be comfortable delivering care via telehealth.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a New York State Social Worker License (LMSW or LCSW).
Required Licenses: Licensed Social Worker – NYS
Preferred Qualifications:
- 3 to 5 years - specializes in Crisis Management.
- Prefers LCSW.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $58,930.99 – $84,668.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.
Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from NYU Langone. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.
About NYU Langone Health
Be Where Everyone Is Dedicated to Exceptional Care
NYU Langone is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic health system with Magnet®-recognized status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Our trifold mission to care, teach, and discover is achieved daily through NYU Langone’s inclusive culture devoted to excellence across the organization. Here, you can advance your career supported by exceptionally talented faculty and staff in an environment where everyone works together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Our Hiring Process
Joining Our Team
Get ready to start your career journey at NYU Langone, where cutting-edge research meets compassionate care, and discover how you can contribute to shaping the future of medicine.
Step 1
Apply Online
The NYU Langone hiring process begins with you applying through our online portal. Be sure to update and upload your resume. Shortly after you submit your application, you will receive an email confirmation. Ten days after applying you will receive a talent assessment to be completed.
Step 2
Schedule Interviews
If selected to continue the interview process, HR will reach out via phone or email first. Then, depending on your position, they will schedule an interview with unit managers or team members. You are encouraged to dress professionally for all interviews.
Step 3
Receive Offer
If you successfully complete the interview process and are identified as a finalist for the position, we will require that you complete a professional reference process. After evaluating the completed references, a decision will be made on who will receive a preliminary offer. If you receive a preliminary offer, HR will start the onboarding process with an agreed-upon tentative start date.
Step 4
Training & Orientation
You will be contacted by an onboarding specialist who will work with you on your pre-boarding requirements. Once fully cleared, we will ask you to complete compliance orientation regulatory training. On your first day, you will attend an online required orientation to acclimate to the health system and report to your new department based on instructions provided by your hiring manager.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Social Work
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires social work roles to mandate a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. A BSW or MSW typically satisfies this. Generalist roles where any bachelor's will do are harder to sponsor, so target postings that explicitly require a social work degree.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search Migrate Mate's employer database to identify hospitals, health systems, and nonprofits that have filed Labor Condition Applications for social work roles. Employers with recent LCA history have already built the internal process to sponsor H-1B workers.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your SOC code before you negotiate, so you don't accept an offer that fails LCA certification.
Prioritize licensed clinical roles for stronger petitions
Licensed Clinical Social Worker positions carry clearer specialty occupation standing than case manager or outreach coordinator titles. If you hold LCSW licensure, highlight it in applications. USCIS adjudicators look for degree-specific licensure requirements as evidence the role qualifies.
Ask HR about cap-exempt employer status early
Hospitals affiliated with universities, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofit research institutions may be cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B can be filed any time without entering the lottery. Confirm this with HR before the April registration window to understand your actual timeline.
Prepare your credential documents before the offer stage
Have a certified copy of your transcripts, credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency if your degree is foreign, and any state licensure documentation ready before an employer initiates your petition. Delays in document gathering are the most common reason H-1B filings miss the cap deadline.
H-1B Visa Social Work: Frequently Asked Questions
Do social work jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Social work roles qualify when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in social work or a closely related field as a minimum requirement. Roles titled Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Medical Social Worker typically meet the specialty occupation standard. Generalist case manager roles where any degree qualifies are harder to sponsor because they don't satisfy USCIS's degree-specificity requirement.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for social workers?
Hospitals, academic medical centers, community mental health agencies, and federally qualified health centers are the most active H-1B sponsors for social work roles. Many of these are also cap-exempt, which means they can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery. Browse Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified LCA filing history in social work occupations.
Does H-1B sponsorship for social work require state licensure?
State licensure isn't a federal H-1B requirement, but it strengthens your petition. USCIS views licensure requirements as evidence that a role meets the specialty occupation standard. If your target state requires an LCSW or LMSW to practice independently, having that credential or being license-eligible demonstrates the degree-specific nature of the role.
Can a social worker change H-1B employers mid-status?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers after your petition has been pending for 180 days, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For social workers, moving between clinical, school, or healthcare settings generally qualifies. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition and you can begin work once it's received by USCIS.
Is the H-1B lottery required for social work positions at hospitals?
Not always. Hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions at any point in the year without entering the annual lottery. Confirm your prospective employer's cap-exempt status before counting on this. For cap-subject employers, social work petitions follow the same April registration process as all other H-1B categories.