Social Work Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Ohio
Ohio's social work sector spans major health systems like Cleveland Clinic and OhioHealth, county children services agencies, and community mental health centers across Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. International social workers with MSW degrees and relevant licensure will find visa sponsorship opportunities concentrated in these urban hubs, particularly in healthcare-integrated and child welfare settings.
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Get Access To All JobsAt LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!
We are actively looking to hire remote Mental Health Therapists (LSW) within our Cincinnati Clinics who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.
Haily Kontogianis
Director, Practice Development
Email: haily.fowler@lifestance.com
Is this you?
- Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.
- Seeking work life balance.
- Interested in growing professionally.
What we offer Counselors:
- Flexible work schedules.
- Telehealth and in person flexibility.
- Top compensation over $70,000, no cap on compensation.
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), parental leave, EAP and more.
- Annual incentive program.
- Collegial work environment.
- Newly designed and modern offices.
- Full administrative support.
- Latest in digital technology.
- Strong work/life balance.
Licensed Counselors are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Counselors who are:
- Independently licensed in the state of Ohio (LSW)
- Experienced working with adults, and/or children & adolescents
About LifeStance Health
LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.
LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.
Our values:
Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
If you elect to interact with us via our website, please only use www.lifestance.com or www.careers.lifestance.com. Additionally, our recruiters utilize email addresses with the @lifestance.com domain. Other websites and domains are not affiliated with LifeStance Health and may represent threats to your data security.
LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994.
Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!
We are actively looking to hire remote Mental Health Therapists (LSW) within our Cincinnati Clinics who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.
Haily Kontogianis
Director, Practice Development
Email: haily.fowler@lifestance.com
Is this you?
- Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.
- Seeking work life balance.
- Interested in growing professionally.
What we offer Counselors:
- Flexible work schedules.
- Telehealth and in person flexibility.
- Top compensation over $70,000, no cap on compensation.
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), parental leave, EAP and more.
- Annual incentive program.
- Collegial work environment.
- Newly designed and modern offices.
- Full administrative support.
- Latest in digital technology.
- Strong work/life balance.
Licensed Counselors are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Counselors who are:
- Independently licensed in the state of Ohio (LSW)
- Experienced working with adults, and/or children & adolescents
About LifeStance Health
LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.
LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.
Our values:
Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
If you elect to interact with us via our website, please only use www.lifestance.com or www.careers.lifestance.com. Additionally, our recruiters utilize email addresses with the @lifestance.com domain. Other websites and domains are not affiliated with LifeStance Health and may represent threats to your data security.
LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994.
Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.
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Search Social Work Jobs in OhioSocial Work Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
Which employers in Ohio sponsor visas for social work roles?
Large health systems are among the most active sponsors, including Cleveland Clinic, OhioHealth, and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. County-level agencies such as Franklin County Children Services and Cuyahoga County Division of Children and Family Services also hire social workers, though sponsorship availability varies by position and funding structure. Federally qualified health centers and nonprofit behavioral health organizations in Ohio's urban areas represent additional sponsoring employers.
Which visa types are most common for social work jobs in Ohio?
The H-1B is the most common pathway for social workers in Ohio, as MSW-level roles at hospitals and healthcare systems generally qualify as specialty occupations requiring a specific degree. EB-3 immigrant visas are another option for longer-term permanent residence pathways. Some faith-based or nonprofit social service organizations may sponsor through the R-1 religious worker visa for qualifying roles, though this is far less common.
Which cities in Ohio have the most social work visa sponsorship jobs?
Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati account for the majority of social work sponsorship opportunities in Ohio. Columbus benefits from a large public-sector and nonprofit presence tied to state government and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Cleveland's concentration of major hospital networks drives healthcare social work demand. Cincinnati's cross-border metro area, with ties to Kentucky and Indiana, expands the catchment for clinical and child welfare roles.
How to find social work visa sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship and filters social work roles by state, so you can browse Ohio-specific openings without sorting through positions that don't offer sponsorship. Because social work sponsorship depends heavily on the employer's size, funding source, and existing HR infrastructure, filtering to confirmed or likely sponsors saves significant time in a field where sponsorship is less uniform than in tech or engineering.
Are there state-specific considerations for social work visa sponsorship in Ohio?
Ohio requires Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) credentials for many clinical roles, and international candidates should plan for the licensure verification process through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board. H-1B sponsorship for social work roles is most straightforward when the position requires a master's degree in social work specifically, which aligns with Ohio's licensure requirements for higher-level clinical practice.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored social work jobs in Ohio?
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.
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