OPT Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jobs
Licensed Clinical Social Worker jobs on OPT require active state licensure, which can take 3 to 24 months to obtain after your degree. Most LCSW roles qualify as specialty occupations under H-1B visa, making them strong candidates for visa sponsorship. STEM OPT extension does not apply to social work programs.
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LCSW/LMSW Oncology Norwalk Hospital
Summary
The Cancer Center Social Worker for the oncology service line at Norwalk Hospital provides comprehensive assessment and services to oncology patients and their families in the ambulatory care setting. The Cancer Center Social Worker practices as an expert in psychosocial oncology and works in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to aid patients and families in the adjustment to living with a chronic and life-threatening illness. The scope of the position includes clinical assessment, counseling, care coordination, education, and advocacy.
Responsibilities:
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Completes psychosocial assessments with patients. Develops and implements individualized treatment plans that enhance the overall functioning and coping of the patient and family through a counseling relationship.
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Provides interventions to meet the bio-psychosocial needs of patients and their families throughout the disease and treatment continuum in the form of both supportive counseling and concrete service assistance in an effort to maximize patient/family/caregiver illness adjustment and minimize psychosocial distress.
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Enables patients and families to understand and access supportive services provided by the cancer center and/or other agencies to assist throughout the treatment continuum. Provides referrals to concrete services such as financial assistance, legal aid, transportation, nutritional needs and housing.
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Participates in family and case conferences on patients and their family behalf, as needed.
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Assists in the development and implementation of support and educational programming for cancer patients and their families.
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Attends tumor boards meetings, staff meetings, and other continuing educational meetings when appropriate.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Skills Experience:
- Experience in oncology and/or healthcare setting, case management.
- Master Level Social Work degree from an accredited school.
- Current Connecticut Licensed Master Social Worker (*Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred). If LMSW, must obtain LCSW within 24 months of date of hire.
- Minimum of three years experience.
- Obtain Oncology Social Work Certification (OSW-C) within 2 years of hire date.
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 392
Department: Cancer Center
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly
Description
LCSW/LMSW Oncology Norwalk Hospital
Summary
The Cancer Center Social Worker for the oncology service line at Norwalk Hospital provides comprehensive assessment and services to oncology patients and their families in the ambulatory care setting. The Cancer Center Social Worker practices as an expert in psychosocial oncology and works in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to aid patients and families in the adjustment to living with a chronic and life-threatening illness. The scope of the position includes clinical assessment, counseling, care coordination, education, and advocacy.
Responsibilities:
-
Completes psychosocial assessments with patients. Develops and implements individualized treatment plans that enhance the overall functioning and coping of the patient and family through a counseling relationship.
-
Provides interventions to meet the bio-psychosocial needs of patients and their families throughout the disease and treatment continuum in the form of both supportive counseling and concrete service assistance in an effort to maximize patient/family/caregiver illness adjustment and minimize psychosocial distress.
-
Enables patients and families to understand and access supportive services provided by the cancer center and/or other agencies to assist throughout the treatment continuum. Provides referrals to concrete services such as financial assistance, legal aid, transportation, nutritional needs and housing.
-
Participates in family and case conferences on patients and their family behalf, as needed.
-
Assists in the development and implementation of support and educational programming for cancer patients and their families.
-
Attends tumor boards meetings, staff meetings, and other continuing educational meetings when appropriate.
-
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Skills Experience:
- Experience in oncology and/or healthcare setting, case management.
- Master Level Social Work degree from an accredited school.
- Current Connecticut Licensed Master Social Worker (*Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred). If LMSW, must obtain LCSW within 24 months of date of hire.
- Minimum of three years experience.
- Obtain Oncology Social Work Certification (OSW-C) within 2 years of hire date.
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 392
Department: Cancer Center
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Target employers with H-1B sponsorship history
Hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and large behavioral health networks file H-1B visa petitions regularly. Search OFLC disclosure data to confirm which employers have sponsored social workers before approaching them about OPT or future sponsorship.
Prioritize roles at cap-exempt employers
Nonprofit hospitals, universities, and government-affiliated health clinics are H-1B cap-exempt. These employers can sponsor you year-round, skipping the lottery entirely, which matters most when your OPT authorization window is running short.
Get your state license before your OPT end date
Many LCSW positions require full licensure before your first day. Start the licensing process immediately after graduation. Delays in background checks or supervised hours documentation can cost months you cannot afford on a tight OPT timeline.
Understand how supervised hours interact with OPT
Post-master's supervised clinical hours required for LCSW licensure count as qualifying OPT employment when tied to a social work role. Document your supervision arrangement carefully and confirm it meets your DSO's authorized employment requirements.
Frame your international background as a clinical asset
Cross-cultural competency is a documented gap in the U.S. behavioral health workforce. Employers serving immigrant, refugee, or multilingual communities will see your background as a direct clinical qualification, not a visa complication to manage around.
Ask about sponsorship intent early in the interview process
Raise sponsorship during the offer negotiation stage, not after accepting. Ask specifically whether the organization has sponsored H-1B or green card petitions for social workers before. Vague answers at that stage usually mean no structured process exists.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Licensed Clinical Social Worker jobs qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes. LCSW roles qualify as specialty occupations because they require a master's degree in social work from an accredited program. Your OPT authorization must be tied to employment directly related to your degree field. Clinical social work, therapy, and case management roles at the licensed level all meet that standard.
Can I work as an LCSW on OPT if I haven't received my state license yet?
It depends on the employer and state. Some employers will hire you under a licensed master social worker (LMSW) or associate license while you accumulate supervised hours toward full LCSW licensure. Others require the LCSW credential before your start date. Clarify licensure requirements with each employer before applying, and start your state licensing application the moment you graduate.
Does the STEM OPT 24-month extension apply to social work degrees?
No. Social work is not a STEM-designated field under the Department of Homeland Security's STEM OPT list. MSW graduates receive the standard 12-month OPT authorization. This makes timing your H-1B sponsorship petition especially important since you don't have the extended runway that STEM graduates have.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor an LCSW for an H-1B or green card?
Nonprofit hospitals, federally qualified health centers, university counseling centers, and VA medical facilities sponsor social workers most consistently. These organizations are often H-1B cap-exempt, meaning they can file petitions any time of year. Migrate Mate's job board filters for sponsorship-friendly employers so you can focus your applications where sponsorship is actually available.
Can supervised clinical hours completed during OPT count toward LCSW licensure requirements?
Yes, in most states. Hours completed under an approved supervisor in a qualifying social work role count toward licensure regardless of your immigration status. Confirm with your state licensing board that your employment setting and supervisor credentials meet their specific requirements. Keep detailed records of every supervision session throughout your OPT period.