Clinical Social Work Visa Sponsorship Jobs in New York
New York is one of the largest markets for clinical social work jobs with visa sponsorship, driven by major health systems like NYC Health + Hospitals, NewYork-Presbyterian, and Mount Sinai, alongside a dense network of community mental health centers. Roles are concentrated in New York City, though Buffalo and Albany also have active hiring across hospital and outpatient settings.
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Responsible for providing a variety of direct and indirect social services to designated clients and families that facilitate their integration into the community to the fullest possible extent. Works with the treatment team and coordinates mental health, medical and social service needs with a population who is in need of a high level of assistance to be successful in the community. Creating and updating personalized care plans for patients.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborating with patients' families, friends and social supports in developing treatment plans.
- Suggesting alternative treatment plans when patients' services requests do not meet medical necessity criteria.
- Instructing and educating patients on procedures, healthcare provider instructions and referrals.
- Linking patients to social services programs and entitlements such as transportation assistance and translation services.
- Conducting regular follow-ups with patients to evaluate progress, promote continuity of care and ensure improved health outcomes.
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Maintaining records of case management activities.
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Provides comprehensive care management, care coordination and health promotion.
- Completes a comprehensive health assessment/reassessment inclusive of medical/behavioral/rehabilitative and long term care and social service needs.
- Links/refers client to needed services to support care plan/treatment goals, including medical/behavioral health care; patient education; self-help recovery and self-management.
- Conducts case reviews with interdisciplinary team to monitor/evaluate client status/service needs.
- Maintains, in a confidential manner all departmental, hospital and State forms, reports and records per required standards.
- Complies with all recordkeeping requirements and maintains statistical data regarding clients served and services rendered and submits these per program requirements.
- Develops, reviews, and revises the individual’s plan of care with patient/family members to ensure that the plan reflects individual’s preferences, education and support for self-management.
- Conducts client outreach and engagement activities to assess ongoing emerging needs and to promote continuity of care and improved health outcomes.
- Consults with multidisciplinary team on client’s care plan/needs/goals; monitor/support/accompany the client to scheduled medical appointments. Involved in efforts to engage patients and coordinating care for high risk and high need patients with complex health care and social needs. Working alongside the primary care provider, proactively anticipates and coordinates care services across multiple providers and care settings and provides comprehensive self-management and health education for targeted member populations with chronic disease conditions or high cost specialty care. Demonstrates knowledge of complex care management core competencies, disease prognosis and outcomes, and is responsible for ensuring member goals are achieved within a specified time period based upon individual needs, reasonable expectations and well-documented outcomes.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Current License to practice as a Masters Social Worker, or Current License to practice as a Clinical Social Worker in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
ADDITIONAL SALARY DETAIL
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
INTRODUCTION
Responsible for providing a variety of direct and indirect social services to designated clients and families that facilitate their integration into the community to the fullest possible extent. Works with the treatment team and coordinates mental health, medical and social service needs with a population who is in need of a high level of assistance to be successful in the community. Creating and updating personalized care plans for patients.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborating with patients' families, friends and social supports in developing treatment plans.
- Suggesting alternative treatment plans when patients' services requests do not meet medical necessity criteria.
- Instructing and educating patients on procedures, healthcare provider instructions and referrals.
- Linking patients to social services programs and entitlements such as transportation assistance and translation services.
- Conducting regular follow-ups with patients to evaluate progress, promote continuity of care and ensure improved health outcomes.
-
Maintaining records of case management activities.
-
Provides comprehensive care management, care coordination and health promotion.
- Completes a comprehensive health assessment/reassessment inclusive of medical/behavioral/rehabilitative and long term care and social service needs.
- Links/refers client to needed services to support care plan/treatment goals, including medical/behavioral health care; patient education; self-help recovery and self-management.
- Conducts case reviews with interdisciplinary team to monitor/evaluate client status/service needs.
- Maintains, in a confidential manner all departmental, hospital and State forms, reports and records per required standards.
- Complies with all recordkeeping requirements and maintains statistical data regarding clients served and services rendered and submits these per program requirements.
- Develops, reviews, and revises the individual’s plan of care with patient/family members to ensure that the plan reflects individual’s preferences, education and support for self-management.
- Conducts client outreach and engagement activities to assess ongoing emerging needs and to promote continuity of care and improved health outcomes.
- Consults with multidisciplinary team on client’s care plan/needs/goals; monitor/support/accompany the client to scheduled medical appointments. Involved in efforts to engage patients and coordinating care for high risk and high need patients with complex health care and social needs. Working alongside the primary care provider, proactively anticipates and coordinates care services across multiple providers and care settings and provides comprehensive self-management and health education for targeted member populations with chronic disease conditions or high cost specialty care. Demonstrates knowledge of complex care management core competencies, disease prognosis and outcomes, and is responsible for ensuring member goals are achieved within a specified time period based upon individual needs, reasonable expectations and well-documented outcomes.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Current License to practice as a Masters Social Worker, or Current License to practice as a Clinical Social Worker in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.
ADDITIONAL SALARY DETAIL
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
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Which companies sponsor visas for clinical social workers in New York?
Large hospital systems are the most consistent sponsors. NYC Health + Hospitals, NewYork-Presbyterian, Mount Sinai Health System, and Northwell Health have all filed H-1B visa petitions for clinical social work roles. Federally Qualified Health Centers and large behavioral health nonprofits operating in New York City also appear regularly in Department of Labor disclosure data as H-1B sponsors for licensed clinical social workers.
Which visa types are most common for clinical social work roles in New York?
The H-1B is the most common visa for clinical social workers in New York, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a master's degree in social work. Some roles at nonprofit or government-affiliated health organizations may qualify for H-1B cap exemption, meaning they can file year-round without going through the annual lottery. The J-1 visa is used occasionally for clinical training or exchange visitor programs.
Which cities in New York have the most clinical social work sponsorship jobs?
New York City accounts for the overwhelming majority of sponsored clinical social work positions in the state, given its concentration of major hospital networks, community mental health centers, and child welfare agencies across all five boroughs. Buffalo has a secondary market anchored by Kaleida Health and Erie County Medical Center. Albany sees some hiring through state-affiliated health and human services agencies.
How to find clinical social work visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles where employers have a demonstrated history of visa sponsorship, making it more targeted than general job searches for clinical social work positions in New York. You can search by state and role to see active openings at hospital systems, behavioral health organizations, and nonprofits across New York City, Buffalo, and Albany that are open to sponsoring clinical social workers.
Are there state-specific considerations for clinical social workers seeking visa sponsorship in New York?
New York requires licensure through the State Education Department, specifically the Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, depending on the role. International candidates often need to have their foreign social work degrees evaluated for equivalency before applying for licensure. Many employers in New York will require licensure eligibility, or active licensure, as a condition of any sponsored hire, so confirming your degree qualifies early in the process matters.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored clinical social work jobs in New York?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.