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Clinical Social Work positions in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 Trainee and Research Scholar program categories, which require a designated State Department sponsor to issue your DS-2019 form. Finding a host employer willing to coordinate with a sponsor organization is where J-1 sponsorship for this field begins.
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The University of Nevada, Reno Counseling Services is recruiting for a full-time, 40-hour per week Post-Master’s Clinical Social Work Intern. Under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, the Clinical Social Work Intern (CSW-Intern) will provide a full range of mental health services to university students. The Clinical Social Work Intern will receive a comprehensive training experience in university counseling services, including individual and group psychotherapy, same-day sessions, crisis interventions, outreach, and consultation services to university students.
The majority of this work is accomplished via one-to-one clinical contact with students, but consultation and/or outreach services may be extended to faculty, campus organizations, and other professional members of the community. Careful attention is paid to opportunities to ensure sufficient clinical hours are available, so the CSW-Intern can meet the LCSW requirements set forth by the State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers. Clinical Social Work Interns receive a minimum of 60 minutes of individual supervision per week and have access to didactic training seminars.
The start date is August 1, 2026, and the position will continue for three years, or the applicable end date, dependent on the candidate’s board registration as an intern.
Required Qualifications
- Applicants must hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a Graduate School of Social Work program accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) or equivalent accrediting body.
- Applicants must pass the appropriate examination given by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) and must be licensed at the LMSW level in Nevada by the start of the internship.
- Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must not currently hold an LCSW license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates having experience working in a clinical setting with university student or emerging adult populations are encouraged to apply.
- The preferred candidate would have experience providing counseling services to underserved populations and should have interest in serving members from diverse groups.
Compensation Grade-Letter of Appointment
$50,000 with a salary increase for the second year, third year, and after LCSW licensure is obtained.
Total Compensation View the Benefits Overview here https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits/benefits/lob-glance for information on benefits associated with a letter of appointment position at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Department Information
The University of Nevada Counseling Services provides individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, psychological assessment, outreach including educational workshops and presentations, consultation, and referrals to community health care providers. These services are undertaken in accordance with the following mission – UNR Counseling Services provides personalized culturally-responsive mental health services, training, and outreach to the University community. By doing so, we promote an inclusive learning environment supportive of mental health, diversity and social justice, as well as student personal growth and academic success.
We invite you to take a moment to see a short video about our center here.
The University of Nevada, Reno Counseling Services acknowledges, accepts, and embraces diversity in its multiple forms, including but not limited to ability, age, cultural identity, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, language, nationality, body size, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, race, and religion. We are committed to providing a safe, affirming, accepting, and empowering environment in our relationships amongst our staff and trainees as well as our clients, the university, and the community as a whole.
Counseling Services provides education and training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to practicum students, interns, postdoctoral fellows, and our professional staff. We believe staff diversity improves teamwork, promotes innovation, enriches the training experience, enhances learning, and helps us best meet the needs of our student clients. For these reasons, we encourage applicants from a variety of diverse backgrounds and lived experience with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion to apply to our internship positions.
The professional staff currently consists primarily of licensed psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, and several administrative and outreach staff. Each year we have an average of 10 mental health trainees from the practicum to postdoctoral level.
Contact information: Jodi Thomas, jodit@unr.edu
Exempt
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required
Job Description
The University of Nevada, Reno Counseling Services is recruiting for a full-time, 40-hour per week Post-Master’s Clinical Social Work Intern. Under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, the Clinical Social Work Intern (CSW-Intern) will provide a full range of mental health services to university students. The Clinical Social Work Intern will receive a comprehensive training experience in university counseling services, including individual and group psychotherapy, same-day sessions, crisis interventions, outreach, and consultation services to university students.
The majority of this work is accomplished via one-to-one clinical contact with students, but consultation and/or outreach services may be extended to faculty, campus organizations, and other professional members of the community. Careful attention is paid to opportunities to ensure sufficient clinical hours are available, so the CSW-Intern can meet the LCSW requirements set forth by the State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Social Workers. Clinical Social Work Interns receive a minimum of 60 minutes of individual supervision per week and have access to didactic training seminars.
The start date is August 1, 2026, and the position will continue for three years, or the applicable end date, dependent on the candidate’s board registration as an intern.
Required Qualifications
- Applicants must hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a Graduate School of Social Work program accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) or equivalent accrediting body.
- Applicants must pass the appropriate examination given by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) and must be licensed at the LMSW level in Nevada by the start of the internship.
- Candidates must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must not currently hold an LCSW license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates having experience working in a clinical setting with university student or emerging adult populations are encouraged to apply.
- The preferred candidate would have experience providing counseling services to underserved populations and should have interest in serving members from diverse groups.
Compensation Grade-Letter of Appointment
$50,000 with a salary increase for the second year, third year, and after LCSW licensure is obtained.
Total Compensation View the Benefits Overview here https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits/benefits/lob-glance for information on benefits associated with a letter of appointment position at the University of Nevada, Reno.
Department Information
The University of Nevada Counseling Services provides individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, psychological assessment, outreach including educational workshops and presentations, consultation, and referrals to community health care providers. These services are undertaken in accordance with the following mission – UNR Counseling Services provides personalized culturally-responsive mental health services, training, and outreach to the University community. By doing so, we promote an inclusive learning environment supportive of mental health, diversity and social justice, as well as student personal growth and academic success.
We invite you to take a moment to see a short video about our center here.
The University of Nevada, Reno Counseling Services acknowledges, accepts, and embraces diversity in its multiple forms, including but not limited to ability, age, cultural identity, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, language, nationality, body size, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, race, and religion. We are committed to providing a safe, affirming, accepting, and empowering environment in our relationships amongst our staff and trainees as well as our clients, the university, and the community as a whole.
Counseling Services provides education and training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to practicum students, interns, postdoctoral fellows, and our professional staff. We believe staff diversity improves teamwork, promotes innovation, enriches the training experience, enhances learning, and helps us best meet the needs of our student clients. For these reasons, we encourage applicants from a variety of diverse backgrounds and lived experience with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion to apply to our internship positions.
The professional staff currently consists primarily of licensed psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, and several administrative and outreach staff. Each year we have an average of 10 mental health trainees from the practicum to postdoctoral level.
Contact information: Jodi Thomas, jodit@unr.edu
Exempt
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Clinical Social Work
Verify your LCSW credential transfers correctly
Licensure requirements for clinical social workers vary by state, and your foreign credential may need evaluation before a host employer can justify your training plan. Research state-specific licensure boards early so your DS-2019 training objectives align with what that state recognizes.
Target host employers with structured supervision capacity
J-1 Trainee programs for clinical social work require a written training plan and an on-site supervisor. Hospitals, community mental health centers, and university counseling programs are more likely to have the supervision infrastructure that designated sponsors require before issuing a DS-2019.
Search for J-1-friendly roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers and clinical social work roles that align with J-1 sponsorship pathways. Filtering by employer type helps you prioritize organizations already familiar with hosting international exchange visitors.
Confirm whether your field triggers the two-year rule
Many clinical social work J-1 participants are subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement, particularly if funded by a government or if your home country has designated your field as needed. Check your DS-2019 and J-1 visa stamp for the 212(e) notation before accepting an offer.
Align your training plan with your program category
Designated sponsors such as CIEE or Cultural Vistas will only issue a DS-2019 if your proposed activities match a recognized J-1 category. Trainee is for post-degree professionals within five years of graduation; Research Scholar fits academic or clinical research roles at universities or research hospitals.
Get a written host agreement before approaching a sponsor
Designated sponsor organizations require documented commitment from your host employer before processing your DS-2019. Secure a formal offer letter or memorandum of understanding from the employer first, then initiate the DS-2019 application through an appropriate sponsor.
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Which J-1 program category applies to clinical social workers?
Most clinical social work professionals qualify under the J-1 Trainee category, which covers post-degree professionals within five years of graduation who are gaining practical training in their field. If your role involves clinical research at a university hospital or academic institution, the Research Scholar category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor determines which category fits your specific situation and training objectives.
Who actually sponsors a J-1 visa for a clinical social work position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hiring employer. Organizations such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form and oversee program compliance. Your host employer, the hospital or mental health agency where you will work, coordinates with the sponsor but is legally separate from the sponsoring organization that holds your J-1 status.
How do I find clinical social work employers open to hosting J-1 exchange visitors?
Use Migrate Mate to search for U.S. clinical social work roles and employers that align with J-1 sponsorship pathways. Because not every employer is familiar with the host organization obligations, filtering by employer type, such as hospital systems, university counseling centers, or community mental health agencies, helps you prioritize organizations with relevant experience hosting international exchange visitors.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect clinical social workers on J-1 visas?
It can. Clinical social workers whose J-1 program is funded by their home government, or whose home country lists social work as a field in shortage, are typically subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA 212(e). This means you must return home for two years before changing to H-1B or permanent resident status unless you obtain a waiver. Your DS-2019 and visa stamp will indicate whether 212(e) applies to you.
What documentation does a host employer need to support a J-1 Trainee application in clinical social work?
The designated sponsor will require a detailed training plan from the host employer that outlines your learning objectives, supervision structure, and how the program differs from ordinary employment. The host employer must also demonstrate that the training cannot be obtained in your home country and that the experience is primarily educational rather than filling a labor need. A formal offer letter and evidence of supervision capacity are typically required before the DS-2019 is issued.
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