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Social worker roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in social work or a closely related field. Many hospital systems, nonprofits, and government contractors sponsor H-1B workers in clinical, school, and community-based settings. State licensure requirements add a credential layer most other H-1B roles don't face.
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One of ten districts across Louisiana, MHSD was created by the state legislature in 2003 to oversee the delivery of publicly funded, community-based mental health, addictive disorders and developmental disabilities services to our area. MHSD serves adults, children and families of Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes.
Make a Difference. Build Stronger Communities. Advance Your Clinical Career.
MHSD is seeking a compassionate, highly skilled Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for the Social Worker 5-B position to join our behavioral health team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, youth, and adults. This is an opportunity to bring your clinical expertise to a mission-driven organization committed to providing high-quality, person-centered behavioral health services.
The Social Worker 5B provides advanced clinical social work services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and intervention for individuals experiencing mental health and co-occurring disorders. The position also serves as a clinical resource to staff by providing consultation, guidance, and professional support that promotes effective, evidence-based care.
The ideal candidate is a confident clinical professional who can navigate complex situations, collaborate across disciplines, and use sound independent judgment to develop solutions that meet the unique needs of the individuals and families we serve. The incumbent works within established policies, regulatory requirements, and MHSD clinical guidelines while bringing professional expertise and innovative thinking to the delivery of care.
If you are passionate about behavioral health, committed to helping others thrive, and ready to use your clinical expertise to make a lasting impact -
Come join our dynamic team, where we change lives!
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) plus:
A master's degree in social work followed by four years of social services experience.
Job Duties:
Some key responsibilities as a Social Worker 5-B are:
- Provide Advanced Clinical Services: Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide specialized counseling and clinical interventions for individuals with complex mental health, addictive, and co-occurring disorders.
- Lead Clinical Supervision: Provide clinical supervision to licensed and provisionally licensed clinicians, supporting sound clinical judgment, effective treatment planning, and high-quality behavioral health services.
- Guide Complex Clinical Care: Serve as a trusted clinical resource by providing consultation on complex cases, diagnostic considerations, crisis response, therapeutic interventions, and treatment strategies.
- Promote Clinical Excellence & Professional Growth: Coach and develop clinical staff by strengthening competencies, supporting evidence-based practices, and helping clinicians maintain ethical, professional, and licensing standards.
- Ensure Quality & Compliance: Conduct case reviews, clinical audits, and documentation reviews to promote compliance with federal, state, CARF, CCBHC, and MHSD standards while identifying opportunities to improve clinical practice and outcomes.
- Provide Training & Program Consultation: Deliver training and consultation to clinical staff and MHSD programs on evidence-based behavioral health practices, documentation standards, accreditation requirements, and effective approaches to complex treatment needs.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Tanisha Alexander
MHSD Human Resources Business Partner
tanisha.alexander@mhsdla.org
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
About this Job
One of ten districts across Louisiana, MHSD was created by the state legislature in 2003 to oversee the delivery of publicly funded, community-based mental health, addictive disorders and developmental disabilities services to our area. MHSD serves adults, children and families of Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes.
Make a Difference. Build Stronger Communities. Advance Your Clinical Career.
MHSD is seeking a compassionate, highly skilled Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for the Social Worker 5-B position to join our behavioral health team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children, youth, and adults. This is an opportunity to bring your clinical expertise to a mission-driven organization committed to providing high-quality, person-centered behavioral health services.
The Social Worker 5B provides advanced clinical social work services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and intervention for individuals experiencing mental health and co-occurring disorders. The position also serves as a clinical resource to staff by providing consultation, guidance, and professional support that promotes effective, evidence-based care.
The ideal candidate is a confident clinical professional who can navigate complex situations, collaborate across disciplines, and use sound independent judgment to develop solutions that meet the unique needs of the individuals and families we serve. The incumbent works within established policies, regulatory requirements, and MHSD clinical guidelines while bringing professional expertise and innovative thinking to the delivery of care.
If you are passionate about behavioral health, committed to helping others thrive, and ready to use your clinical expertise to make a lasting impact -
Come join our dynamic team, where we change lives!
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice as a Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) plus:
A master's degree in social work followed by four years of social services experience.
Job Duties:
Some key responsibilities as a Social Worker 5-B are:
- Provide Advanced Clinical Services: Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide specialized counseling and clinical interventions for individuals with complex mental health, addictive, and co-occurring disorders.
- Lead Clinical Supervision: Provide clinical supervision to licensed and provisionally licensed clinicians, supporting sound clinical judgment, effective treatment planning, and high-quality behavioral health services.
- Guide Complex Clinical Care: Serve as a trusted clinical resource by providing consultation on complex cases, diagnostic considerations, crisis response, therapeutic interventions, and treatment strategies.
- Promote Clinical Excellence & Professional Growth: Coach and develop clinical staff by strengthening competencies, supporting evidence-based practices, and helping clinicians maintain ethical, professional, and licensing standards.
- Ensure Quality & Compliance: Conduct case reviews, clinical audits, and documentation reviews to promote compliance with federal, state, CARF, CCBHC, and MHSD standards while identifying opportunities to improve clinical practice and outcomes.
- Provide Training & Program Consultation: Deliver training and consultation to clinical staff and MHSD programs on evidence-based behavioral health practices, documentation standards, accreditation requirements, and effective approaches to complex treatment needs.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Tanisha Alexander
MHSD Human Resources Business Partner
tanisha.alexander@mhsdla.org
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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Secure state licensure before your job search
Most H-1B social worker petitions require proof of state licensure or eligibility. Get your LMSW or LCSW application in early, processing delays in your state can hold up the employer's I-129 filing and push your start date past the cap deadline.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter Labor Condition Application filings by SOC code 21-1020 series. Hospital networks, child welfare agencies, and VA contractors file consistently. Employers with repeated filings are already familiar with the H-1B process for social work roles specifically.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces employers with confirmed H-1B filing history for social work occupations. Filter by role type and location to find organizations actively sponsoring, not just those open to it in theory.
Clarify the degree-equivalency argument upfront
If your degree is from outside the U.S., your employer's attorney will need a credential evaluation confirming it's equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in social work. Get a NACES-member evaluation done before offer stage to avoid delays when USCIS issues an RFE on educational requirements.
Ask how the employer handles licensure-portability gaps
If you're moving states for a new role, your existing license doesn't automatically transfer. Ask whether the employer will file the I-129 before your new state license clears, or whether they'll hold the petition. Some agencies have HR workflows for this; many don't.
Confirm the employer files cap-subject H-1B petitions
Nonprofit social service agencies and government-affiliated organizations may qualify as cap-exempt employers, which changes your filing timeline entirely. USCIS defines cap-exempt status narrowly, so confirm in writing whether the employer intends to file cap-subject or cap-exempt before you plan around the April lottery window.
H-1B Visa Social Worker: Frequently Asked Questions
Does social work qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Social work qualifies as a specialty occupation when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in social work or a directly related field. USCIS looks at whether the position normally requires a specific degree for entry. Clinical and licensed social worker roles typically meet this standard. General case aide or paraprofessional positions may not, so job title and duties matter significantly.
How does state licensure affect H-1B sponsorship for social workers?
State licensure is a practical prerequisite for most H-1B social worker petitions, even though USCIS doesn't require it to approve the petition itself. Employers typically won't file until you're licensed or have a clear path to licensure in that state. If you're changing states, you'll need to start the reciprocity or endorsement process early, as delays can affect your petition timeline and employment start date.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for social workers?
Hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, Veterans Affairs facilities, child welfare agencies, and large nonprofit behavioral health organizations are among the most active H-1B sponsors for social work roles. Government contractors operating social service programs also file regularly. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for social work occupations on Migrate Mate, filtered by location and role type.
Can a nonprofit social work employer file a cap-exempt H-1B petition?
Some can. USCIS grants cap-exempt status to qualifying nonprofit organizations affiliated with institutions of higher education, as well as certain government research organizations. Not all nonprofit social service agencies qualify. The affiliation test is specific, so ask the employer's immigration counsel to confirm cap-exempt eligibility before you plan around any filing window. Getting this wrong affects your entire start-date timeline.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch social work employers?
You'll need a new H-1B petition filed by the new employer before you start working there. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin work with the new employer once they file the I-129, as long as your current H-1B is valid and you've maintained status. The new employer must also file a fresh Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying the prevailing wage for your role and location.