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: 0.9, Shift: Night, Schedule: 3X12's
Overnight Social Worker – Emergency Department (Deaconess Hospital)
Location: Deaconess Emergency Department
Schedule: Primarily 12-hour overnight shifts
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 for new full-time hires with a 2-year commitment
Are you a social worker who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys working independently? Join our Emergency Department team and make a difference when patients need it most.
What You’ll Do:
- Conduct mental health, suicide risk, and substance use assessments in a dynamic ER setting.
- Collaborate with Crisis Responders, psychiatric facilities, detox centers, and homeless shelters to ensure safe discharges for patients.
- Provide resources and emotional support to patients and families during traumatic situations.
- Problem-solve complex discharge plans and connect patients to community resources.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong background in mental health and crisis intervention.
- Ability to remain calm and compassionate in high-stress situations.
- Skilled in independent decision-making and teamwork.
Why Join Us?
- Work on a multidisciplinary team in a critical care environment.
- Weekly clinical supervision for LSWAIC social workers to support LICSW licensure.
- Competitive pay and benefits.
If you have a passion for behavioral health care across the lifespan and want to make an impact in patient's lives, apply today!
Position Summary
The Hospital Social Worker is an exciting opportunity at MultiCare, responsible for cross continuum care coordination, psychosocial assessments, and psychosocial interventions. In this role you will identify opportunities to continually improve patient care, services and population health.
Responsibilities
- You will perform cross continuum care activities, which may include clinic, provider practice, urgent care, phone care agency, skilled care, or other sites of care, as appropriate.
- You will provide customer service to the patient, family, physician/APP, and care team members to include discharge milestones and progression to next level of care.
- You will model and orchestrate consistent, professional communications and maintain consistent and proactive communication patterns with colleagues and staff.
- You will delegate responsibilities appropriately but remain accountable for outcomes.
- You will ensure that the patient and family experiences medically appropriate transitions of care.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work.
- Licensed in the state of Washington.
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW); OR Social Worker Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC) with a commitment to obtain their LICSW within four (4) years.
- Minimum three (3) years Hospital or equivalent experience.
- Health industry knowledge preferred.
- Healthcare financial assistance knowledge preferred.
- Leadership experience a plus.
About Deaconess Hospital
Founded in 1896, MultiCare Deaconess Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hospital serving the greater Spokane region. Deaconess is home to a Level III Trauma Center, Certified Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, Maternal Fetal Medicine program and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is the only hospital in the area with national accreditation in bariatric surgery. Deaconess provides high-quality inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic and emergency services.
About the Spokane Community
Spokane, in eastern Washington along the Spokane River and near the Selkirk Mountains, offers a vibrant city experience with endless access to outdoor adventure. Residents enjoy lakes, rivers, ski resorts, golf courses, wineries, and nearby national parks, combined with a thriving arts and culture scene. Spokane delivers the perfect balance of city living and Pacific Northwest recreation year-round.
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 $74,609.60 - $107,348.80 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.
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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.