TN Visa Hospital Social Worker Jobs
Hospital Social Worker roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA Social Worker category, which requires a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in social work. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry without a cap; Mexican citizens apply through a U.S. consulate under the annual TN allocation.
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At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.
FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: 4x10's, rotating weekends
This position includes a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Social Workers!
Position Summary
The Social Worker MSW is an excellent opportunity at MultiCare, responsible for aiding participants and their families with personal and environmental difficulties that predispose illness or interfere with remaining in their home environment. In this role you will be able to apply your strong analysis, interpretation and interpersonal skills to support patients through complex issues.
Responsibilities
- You will administer assessment tools and gather data for assessment, and to assess for optional needed services
- You will interview families to determine social work needs of the participant
- You will contact community resources to coordinate services
- You will provide initial and on-going assessment of participant's social, emotional and cognitive status and needs, involving participant and other staff members in the assessment
- You will ensure accurate documentation is maintained for all assessments, treatment plans, and evaluations
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work
- LSWAIC, LMHC, LMFT, LASW, LICSW as required by department
- Experience working in a hospital/acute situation or equivalent social service agency, experience relative to the medical social work function
About Good Samaritan Hospital
MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area’s only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children’s Therapy Unit and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.
About the Puyallup Community
Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and recreation — all while being close to big-city opportunities.
Why MultiCare?
Rooted in the local community
Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
Growth and education
Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
Well-being and support
Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
Living our values
Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
Belonging for all
Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
Pacific Northwest lifestyle
Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $43.47 - $66.15 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
Join a team that shares your calling
At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.
FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: 4x10's, rotating weekends
This position includes a $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible Social Workers!
Position Summary
The Social Worker MSW is an excellent opportunity at MultiCare, responsible for aiding participants and their families with personal and environmental difficulties that predispose illness or interfere with remaining in their home environment. In this role you will be able to apply your strong analysis, interpretation and interpersonal skills to support patients through complex issues.
Responsibilities
- You will administer assessment tools and gather data for assessment, and to assess for optional needed services
- You will interview families to determine social work needs of the participant
- You will contact community resources to coordinate services
- You will provide initial and on-going assessment of participant's social, emotional and cognitive status and needs, involving participant and other staff members in the assessment
- You will ensure accurate documentation is maintained for all assessments, treatment plans, and evaluations
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work
- LSWAIC, LMHC, LMFT, LASW, LICSW as required by department
- Experience working in a hospital/acute situation or equivalent social service agency, experience relative to the medical social work function
About Good Samaritan Hospital
MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hub serving Puyallup and East Pierce County. As the area’s only hospital, it features a Family Birth Center, Level III Trauma and Neonatal ICUs, Level I Trauma Rehabilitation Center, Children’s Therapy Unit and a 24-hour Emergency Department. Innovative facilities like the LEED Gold-certified Dally Tower and Pulse Heart Institute make Good Samaritan a dynamic workplace for clinicians eager to advance their careers in a state-of-the-art environment.
About the Puyallup Community
Nestled at the foot of Mount Rainier along the Puyallup River, Puyallup offers a welcoming small-town feel just 10 miles from Tacoma and 35 miles from Seattle. Residents enjoy unique dining, an antique-filled downtown, excellent schools and abundant parks and recreation — all while being close to big-city opportunities.
Why MultiCare?
Rooted in the local community
Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
Growth and education
Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
Well-being and support
Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
Living our values
Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
Belonging for all
Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
Pacific Northwest lifestyle
Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $43.47 - $66.15 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Hospital Social Worker
Verify your license transfers across state lines
Most hospital systems require state licensure before your start date. Check whether your Canadian provincial or Mexican state credentials qualify for reciprocity or endorsement in the hiring state before accepting an offer.
Target hospitals with existing TN visa history
Acute care hospitals, health systems, and federally qualified health centers frequently sponsor work visas. Search for roles at employers with recent visa filings to identify hospital networks experienced with visa sponsorship and familiar with Social Worker roles that may qualify for TN visa status.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready employers
Filter by TN visa sponsorship availability on Migrate Mate to surface hospital social worker roles at employers already prepared to support the filing. This cuts the time spent educating HR about USMCA eligibility.
Clarify your degree field before applying
The TN Social Worker category requires a degree specifically in social work, not a related field like psychology or counseling. Confirm your transcript lists your major as social work to avoid a CBP denial at the border.
Get your employer to issue a detailed support letter
Your TN support letter must specify your job title as Social Worker, your USMCA category, your wage, and your employment period. Vague letters citing a general clinical role are a common reason CBP officers request additional documentation.
Plan your Mexican consulate appointment timeline carefully
Mexican citizens cannot use the port-of-entry CBP process and must schedule a U.S. consulate interview. Appointment wait times at U.S. consulates in Mexico vary significantly by location and season, so build at least six to eight weeks into your timeline.
Hospital Social Worker TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Hospital Social Worker role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. The USMCA explicitly lists Social Worker as a qualifying TN profession. The role must align with the social work job description and your degree must be in social work specifically. Hospital social work roles covering discharge planning, case management, or clinical counseling typically meet this standard, provided your employer's support letter accurately reflects those duties.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for hospital social workers?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, making it far more predictable than H-1B visa. Social Work is not always adjudicated as a specialty occupation under H-1B, which means RFE risk is higher on the H-1B path. Canadians can get TN status at the port of entry the same day, while H-1B requires advance USCIS processing and lottery selection.
How can I find hospital social worker jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It lets you filter for roles where the employer already supports TN visa sponsorship, so you're not cold-applying to hospital HR departments unfamiliar with USMCA. Most general job boards don't distinguish between TN-ready and H-1B-only employers, which makes targeted filtering on Migrate Mate a meaningful time saver.
Can I switch hospitals while on a TN visa as a social worker?
You can change employers, but your TN status is tied to the specific employer listed in your approval. You'll need a new TN filing before or at the time you start with the new hospital. Canadians can handle this at a port of entry; Mexican citizens need to return to a U.S. consulate or file a change of status from inside the U.S.
Do I need a U.S. state social work license to get TN visa sponsorship?
CBP does not require a U.S. license to grant TN status, but most hospitals will not extend an offer or sponsorship until you've obtained or are actively pursuing state licensure. Some states allow licensed foreign social workers to start the endorsement process after arrival. Confirm the licensing timeline with the specific state board before your start date.