Social Worker Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Texas
Texas has a strong demand for social workers across its major metro areas, with large health systems like Houston Methodist, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Texas Children's Hospital among employers with international hiring track records. The state's size, diverse population, and expanding behavioral health sector create consistent openings for internationally trained social work professionals seeking visa sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsWHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
Master’s Degree in Social Work from an institution certified by the Council of Social Work Education
Licenses and Certifications
Applicable state license required; Upon Hire and
(LCSW) LIC CLINCAL SOCIAL WORKER required or must obtain within 1 year of hire.
Preferred
Experience
3 years of experience providing direct clinical counseling services preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
Certification in Advanced Hospice and Palliative Care preferred. Upon Hire
JOB DUTIES
- Serves as a liaison for transitional care planning between patient, caregivers and palliative care/clinical care teams. Assists clients to navigate healthcare systems; identifies and links clients with resources.
- Attends administrative and clinical meetings relevant to operations of palliative care program; distributes relevant information to departmental staff. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, care planning and ethics consultations. Works with the multidisciplinary team to identify and develop disposition plans.
- Responsible for independent psychosocial assessment and direct clinical counseling. Provides counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. Provides grief, loss and bereavement support to patient and families. Provides psychosocial education to patients and family caregivers about coping strategies, hospice and palliative care philosophy and non-pharmacological symptom management strategies.
- Utilizes crisis intervention and problem solving skills to facilitate and enhance patient/family’s ability to meet acute and ongoing medical and psychosocial needs.
- Advocates on behalf of the patient and family. Facilitates advance care planning.
- Facilitates and/or supports existing psychoeducation support groups.
- Provides inservices or education workshops to other service providers and/or organizations to promote the palliative care philosophy and program.
- Maintains effective documents of social work activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!
BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:
- PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
- 100% coverage for preventive healthcare - no copay
- Paid Time Off, available day one
- Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
- Paid Parental Leave Benefit
- Wellness programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required
Education
Master’s Degree in Social Work from an institution certified by the Council of Social Work Education
Licenses and Certifications
Applicable state license required; Upon Hire and
(LCSW) LIC CLINCAL SOCIAL WORKER required or must obtain within 1 year of hire.
Preferred
Experience
3 years of experience providing direct clinical counseling services preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
Certification in Advanced Hospice and Palliative Care preferred. Upon Hire
JOB DUTIES
- Serves as a liaison for transitional care planning between patient, caregivers and palliative care/clinical care teams. Assists clients to navigate healthcare systems; identifies and links clients with resources.
- Attends administrative and clinical meetings relevant to operations of palliative care program; distributes relevant information to departmental staff. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, care planning and ethics consultations. Works with the multidisciplinary team to identify and develop disposition plans.
- Responsible for independent psychosocial assessment and direct clinical counseling. Provides counseling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples and families. Provides grief, loss and bereavement support to patient and families. Provides psychosocial education to patients and family caregivers about coping strategies, hospice and palliative care philosophy and non-pharmacological symptom management strategies.
- Utilizes crisis intervention and problem solving skills to facilitate and enhance patient/family’s ability to meet acute and ongoing medical and psychosocial needs.
- Advocates on behalf of the patient and family. Facilitates advance care planning.
- Facilitates and/or supports existing psychoeducation support groups.
- Provides inservices or education workshops to other service providers and/or organizations to promote the palliative care philosophy and program.
- Maintains effective documents of social work activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.
EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
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Search Social Worker Jobs in TexasSocial Worker Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for social workers in Texas?
Large hospital systems and healthcare networks are the most active sponsors, including Houston Methodist, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Texas Children's Hospital, and Baylor Scott and White Health. Academic medical centers and county-level behavioral health authorities also hire social workers and have established HR infrastructure to support visa sponsorship, which smaller private practices typically do not.
Which visa types are most common for social worker roles in Texas?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for social workers holding a master's degree in social work (MSW), as USCIS generally treats licensed clinical social work as a specialty occupation requiring a specific degree. Some positions at nonprofit or government-affiliated employers may qualify under the H-1B cap-exempt pathway. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying social work roles under USMCA.
Which cities in Texas have the most social worker sponsorship jobs?
Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth account for the largest share of social worker sponsorship opportunities in Texas, driven by their concentration of major hospital systems, academic medical centers, and behavioral health networks. Austin is growing steadily due to expanding mental health services and nonprofit sector investment. San Antonio also has consistent demand, particularly through its large military-connected healthcare and VA-affiliated facilities.
How to find social worker visa sponsorship jobs in Texas?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship availability, so you can search social worker roles in Texas without sorting through employers who don't sponsor. The platform is built for international job seekers, making it easier to identify which Texas employers are actively hiring for sponsored positions in clinical, school-based, and behavioral health social work settings.
Are there any Texas-specific considerations for social workers seeking visa sponsorship?
Texas requires social workers to hold a license from the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners, and international applicants should confirm their credentials meet Texas licensing standards before or alongside applying. Employers in Texas's large public hospital districts and federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) sometimes qualify as cap-exempt H-1B sponsors, which can simplify and speed up the petition process for eligible candidates.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored social worker jobs in Texas?
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.