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Social Work Case Manager roles qualify for F-1 OPT when the position requires a degree in social work, psychology, or a related field. Most employers in government agencies, nonprofits, and healthcare systems are familiar with OPT work authorization. STEM OPT extension is not available for this role, so your 12-month window applies.
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Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Supervisor Social Services today with St. David's Medical Center.
JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS
As the Social Work Supervisor, you will serve as assistant to the Director of Case Management in the supervision and evaluation of social work staff, the planning and implementation of social work policies and procedures and maintenance of on-call staff schedule. You will provide direct social work services to a defined population and coordinate coverage of patient social, emotional, and environmental needs in other areas of the hospital as needed.
- You will assist in the hiring, training, and orientation of full-time and PRN staff as well as provide supervision and evaluation of Social Work staff
- You will perform complex discharge planning facilitation for designated patient population
- You will provide patient/family counseling, discharge planning, community resource/long range planning and crisis intervention by referral
- You will evaluate psychosocial needs of patients/families
- You will coordinate reporting and standards of practice review for Social Work services
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum four years of active social work experience, including one year in a health care facility
- Master’s Degree in Social Work
- Licensure by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners at the LMSW level
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - preferred
BENEFITS
St. David's Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
St. David’s Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.
The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.
St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Supervisor Social Services opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
INTRODUCTION
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Supervisor Social Services today with St. David's Medical Center.
JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS
As the Social Work Supervisor, you will serve as assistant to the Director of Case Management in the supervision and evaluation of social work staff, the planning and implementation of social work policies and procedures and maintenance of on-call staff schedule. You will provide direct social work services to a defined population and coordinate coverage of patient social, emotional, and environmental needs in other areas of the hospital as needed.
- You will assist in the hiring, training, and orientation of full-time and PRN staff as well as provide supervision and evaluation of Social Work staff
- You will perform complex discharge planning facilitation for designated patient population
- You will provide patient/family counseling, discharge planning, community resource/long range planning and crisis intervention by referral
- You will evaluate psychosocial needs of patients/families
- You will coordinate reporting and standards of practice review for Social Work services
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum four years of active social work experience, including one year in a health care facility
- Master’s Degree in Social Work
- Licensure by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners at the LMSW level
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - preferred
BENEFITS
St. David's Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
St. David’s Medical Center, part of St. David’s HealthCare, is a comprehensive medical facility with three locations: St. David’s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin, and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David’s Medical Center features a 371-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services.
The hospital provides a full spectrum of women's services, including a renowned Level IV maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, and a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team. It also boasts the region’s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and offers outpatient breast imaging services through Solis Mammography, which is situated on-site. Additionally, the facility includes a 24-hour emergency department and a comprehensive stroke center.
St. David’s Medical Center specializes in treating high-acuity surgical patients, offering complex procedures such as spine surgeries, total joint replacements, advanced surgical oncology, bariatric surgery, and general surgery. It is also home to the esteemed Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute. The hospital has earned accreditation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Magnet® hospital, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can achieve for nursing practice and quality patient care.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Supervisor Social Services opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Social Work Case Manager
Target mission-driven employers
Government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and hospital systems hire case managers regularly and are more familiar with OPT authorization than private-sector employers. These organizations often have HR processes already set up for work-authorized candidates who aren't permanent residents.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront
Social work hiring cycles can run three to six months from application to start date. Factor your OPT start date and 12-month window into your outreach. Applying too early or too late relative to your EAD can create complications with onboarding and credentialing timelines.
Get licensed or license-eligible before you apply
Many case manager roles require an LSW or LMSW. Confirm your state licensing board accepts OPT as valid work authorization before applying. Being license-eligible at hire makes you a stronger candidate and removes a common employer hesitation about non-permanent-resident applicants.
Highlight field placement experience as professional experience
Social work programs require hundreds of supervised field hours. Frame your practicum placements as direct professional experience in your resume and interviews. Employers evaluating OPT candidates often look for demonstrated case management competency, and field placements are legitimate evidence of that.
Understand which employers can support H-1B later
If you want to stay in the U.S. beyond OPT, look for employers large enough to sponsor H-1B visas. Nonprofit and government employers may also qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filings, which avoids the lottery entirely and is especially relevant for social work settings affiliated with universities or hospitals.
Address authorization questions directly in your cover letter
Many social work hiring managers aren't immigration experts. A one-sentence note stating you're authorized to work on OPT for 12 months and seeking an employer open to future sponsorship removes ambiguity early and prevents your application from stalling at an avoidable administrative question.
Social Work Case Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Social Work Case Manager job qualify for F-1 OPT?
Yes, Social Work Case Manager roles qualify for F-1 OPT when your degree is in social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field and the position directly uses that training. You'll need to ensure your EAD is approved before your start date. Your university's DSO can confirm your specific degree qualifies for the role.
Can I get a STEM OPT extension working as a Social Work Case Manager?
No. Social work is not a STEM-designated field under the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List, so a 24-month STEM OPT extension is not available for this role. Your standard OPT period is 12 months. If you want to remain in the U.S. after OPT, you'll need an employer willing to sponsor an H-1B or another visa category.
What visa options exist after OPT expires for social workers?
The H-1B is the most common path, but social work roles at nonprofits or universities affiliated with research institutions may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filings, which bypass the lottery. Some case managers have also pursued O-1 visas if they've built recognized expertise. Start those conversations with your employer at least six months before your OPT expires.
How do I find Social Work Case Manager jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters jobs by OPT sponsorship openness, so you're not wading through listings from employers who won't consider work-authorized candidates. Searching Migrate Mate for Social Work Case Manager roles saves time and surfaces employers already familiar with OPT hiring, including nonprofits, government contractors, and hospital systems.
Do I need a social work license to work as a Case Manager on OPT?
It depends on the state and the specific employer. Many case manager roles require an LSW or LMSW, and some states require licensure before you can bill Medicaid or work independently with clients. Check your state's licensing board to confirm OPT counts as valid work authorization for licensure purposes. Some boards have additional requirements for non-permanent residents.