Social Worker Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's social worker job market spans major health systems like UPMC and Jefferson Health, county human services agencies, and nonprofit providers concentrated in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown. International candidates with an MSW and state licensure can find visa sponsorship opportunities across child welfare, behavioral health, and hospital-based clinical settings throughout the state.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation Dickson City, PA
Job Category Wellbeing Services, Social Work
Schedule Days
Work Type Full time
Department Care Services Team
Date posted 09/11/2026
Job ID R-07428
Job Summary
Interacts with patients, family members, healthcare professionals, and community and state agencies. The Social Worker serves as a liaison between the hospital and community agencies or facilities for the exchange of clinical and referral information. Identifies high risk patients from a psychosocial/financial perspective, assesses the psychological needs of patients and families and provides information, support, counseling, care management, and referrals to appropriate resources. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient needs are met and care delivery is coordinated across the continuum. Resolves psychosocial patient care issues and develops and implements a complex patient transition/discharge plan.
Job Duties
- Participates in the screening of participants and evaluates psychosocial surveys to ensure appropriate and successful group participation.
- Provides support in developing the skills necessary for integrating lifestyle changes into daily life.
- Participates in the interdisciplinary team development of a plan of care for each participant.
- Participates in the monitoring, documentation, and communication of the participant's response to the interdisciplinary team plan of care.
- Monitors group support adherence for all participants and provides additional explanation of guidelines on an individual basis as needed.
- Assesses, plans and initiates patient plan of care.
- Facilitates and coordinates details of placement and actual discharge to appropriate agencies.
- Initiates and monitors completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all documentation.
- Provides documentation of initial assessments and reviewing of all referrals for accuracy and content prior to discharge.
- Reports potential risk or quality management.
- Escalates issues to resource as necessary to resolve barriers through appropriate administrative and medical channels.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
Master of Social Work (MSW) or Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA) is required upon hire.
Education
Master's Degree-Social Administration (MSSA) (Required), Master's Degree-Social Work (Required)
Skills
Organizing; Working Independently; Assessment And Diagnosis; Intake Assessments; Behavioral Therapy Management; Social Work; Patients Rights; Psychotherapy
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Location Dickson City, PA
Job Category Wellbeing Services, Social Work
Schedule Days
Work Type Full time
Department Care Services Team
Date posted 09/11/2026
Job ID R-07428
Job Summary
Interacts with patients, family members, healthcare professionals, and community and state agencies. The Social Worker serves as a liaison between the hospital and community agencies or facilities for the exchange of clinical and referral information. Identifies high risk patients from a psychosocial/financial perspective, assesses the psychological needs of patients and families and provides information, support, counseling, care management, and referrals to appropriate resources. Works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient needs are met and care delivery is coordinated across the continuum. Resolves psychosocial patient care issues and develops and implements a complex patient transition/discharge plan.
Job Duties
- Participates in the screening of participants and evaluates psychosocial surveys to ensure appropriate and successful group participation.
- Provides support in developing the skills necessary for integrating lifestyle changes into daily life.
- Participates in the interdisciplinary team development of a plan of care for each participant.
- Participates in the monitoring, documentation, and communication of the participant's response to the interdisciplinary team plan of care.
- Monitors group support adherence for all participants and provides additional explanation of guidelines on an individual basis as needed.
- Assesses, plans and initiates patient plan of care.
- Facilitates and coordinates details of placement and actual discharge to appropriate agencies.
- Initiates and monitors completeness, accuracy and timeliness of all documentation.
- Provides documentation of initial assessments and reviewing of all referrals for accuracy and content prior to discharge.
- Reports potential risk or quality management.
- Escalates issues to resource as necessary to resolve barriers through appropriate administrative and medical channels.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
Master of Social Work (MSW) or Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA) is required upon hire.
Education
Master's Degree-Social Administration (MSSA) (Required), Master's Degree-Social Work (Required)
Skills
Organizing; Working Independently; Assessment And Diagnosis; Intake Assessments; Behavioral Therapy Management; Social Work; Patients Rights; Psychotherapy
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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Search Social Worker Jobs in PennsylvaniaSocial Worker Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for social workers in Pennsylvania?
Large health systems are among the most active sponsors, including UPMC, Jefferson Health, and Penn Medicine in Philadelphia. County departments of human services, community mental health centers, and nonprofit agencies such as Catholic Social Services and Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health also have sponsorship histories. Hospital-based social work positions within major academic medical centers tend to offer the most consistent sponsorship pathways for international candidates.
Which visa types are most common for social worker roles in Pennsylvania?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for licensed clinical social workers, as MSW-level positions requiring a specific degree generally qualify as specialty occupations. The J-1 visa exchange visitor visa is also used, particularly for clinical training roles affiliated with academic medical centers. Candidates with a relevant national interest waiver case may pursue the EB-2 NIW, especially those working in underserved communities, though this is an immigrant visa pathway rather than a work visa.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most social worker sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia accounts for the largest share of social worker sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania, driven by its concentration of hospital systems, behavioral health providers, and county human services agencies. Pittsburgh is the second-largest market, anchored by UPMC and Allegheny County human services. Allentown, Harrisburg, and Scranton also have active hiring markets, particularly within community mental health and child welfare organizations serving those regions.
How to find social worker visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate is designed specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship and lets you filter social worker roles by state, so you can browse Pennsylvania-specific openings from employers with sponsorship history. When reviewing listings, look for positions at health systems, county agencies, and nonprofits that explicitly mention H-1B sponsorship or have sponsored roles in the past. Having your MSW and Pennsylvania licensure documentation ready will strengthen your applications significantly.
Are there state-specific considerations for social workers pursuing visa sponsorship in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires licensed social workers to hold either an LSW or LCSW credential from the State Board of Social Workers, and most sponsored positions expect candidates to be license-eligible or already licensed at time of hire. Employers filing H-1B petitions must meet the prevailing wage set by the Department of Labor for the specific county where the position is located, which varies between Philadelphia metro and rural Pennsylvania markets. Candidates with graduate degrees from CSWE-accredited programs are best positioned for specialty occupation approval.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored social worker jobs in Pennsylvania?
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.