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As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position involves the practice of mental health therapy and the application of generally recognized psychotherapeutic and social work principles and practices obtained through education and training. Providing professional mental health services of a preventative and developmental nature through, direct or indirect consultation with patients, supervision of practice of a certified social worker or social service worker, and interns, and developing program criteria for area of specialization.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Works in close collaboration with all members of the treatment team including medical doctors, to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors contributing to the patient's well being.
- Identifies appropriate outside resources, such as community agencies, to assist patients with resuming life in their own community and how to live with the patient's limitations.
- Develops and implements individualized treatment approach to meet the needs of each patient and their families.
- May perform therapy activities for individual, group, and couples counseling.
- Assists in the development of departmental policies and procedures.
- Provides practicing oversight of Certified Social Workers, Social Service Workers, and interns in accordance with Utah state law.
- May perform Case Management duties.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to communicate verbally as well as in writing.
- Ability to work independently and provide individual, group and couples counseling.
- Ability to oversee the activities of Social Workers, Interns and other caseworkers in their area.
- Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
- Ability to assist patients and their families with post-treatment adjustments including but not limited to working closely with local, state and federal agencies to ensure the patient receives the appropriate assistance.
Qualifications
Required
- Experience with conflict resolution when counseling individuals, couples and groups.
Licenses Required
- Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) certificate for clinical practice in the State of Utah.
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
One to two years directly related experience with
- Supporting individuals with substance use disorder
- Working with community partners to collaborate on care
- Building Recovery Portfolios
- Utilizing ARS: assessment for SUD level of treatment
- Developing plans of safe care and other collaborations with child welfare
- Conducting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Providing just-in-time counseling and real-time Domestic Violence support
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves intermediate work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects while providing patient care to those requiring psychiatric care.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination.
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 86707
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M,T,W 7-17:30
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name South Jordan Health Center
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SOUTH JORDAN
State UT
Department UCC OPC 80S SJHC OB GYN
Category Social Services
Workplace Set Up On-site
Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position involves the practice of mental health therapy and the application of generally recognized psychotherapeutic and social work principles and practices obtained through education and training. Providing professional mental health services of a preventative and developmental nature through, direct or indirect consultation with patients, supervision of practice of a certified social worker or social service worker, and interns, and developing program criteria for area of specialization.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Works in close collaboration with all members of the treatment team including medical doctors, to further their understanding of significant social and emotional factors contributing to the patient's well being.
- Identifies appropriate outside resources, such as community agencies, to assist patients with resuming life in their own community and how to live with the patient's limitations.
- Develops and implements individualized treatment approach to meet the needs of each patient and their families.
- May perform therapy activities for individual, group, and couples counseling.
- Assists in the development of departmental policies and procedures.
- Provides practicing oversight of Certified Social Workers, Social Service Workers, and interns in accordance with Utah state law.
- May perform Case Management duties.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Ability to communicate verbally as well as in writing.
- Ability to work independently and provide individual, group and couples counseling.
- Ability to oversee the activities of Social Workers, Interns and other caseworkers in their area.
- Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
- Ability to assist patients and their families with post-treatment adjustments including but not limited to working closely with local, state and federal agencies to ensure the patient receives the appropriate assistance.
Qualifications
Required
- Experience with conflict resolution when counseling individuals, couples and groups.
Licenses Required
- Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (L.C.S.W.) certificate for clinical practice in the State of Utah.
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Preferred
One to two years directly related experience with
- Supporting individuals with substance use disorder
- Working with community partners to collaborate on care
- Building Recovery Portfolios
- Utilizing ARS: assessment for SUD level of treatment
- Developing plans of safe care and other collaborations with child welfare
- Conducting Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Providing just-in-time counseling and real-time Domestic Violence support
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This position involves intermediate work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects while providing patient care to those requiring psychiatric care.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Tasting or Smelling, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination.
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 86707
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule M,T,W 7-17:30
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Clinical
Location Name South Jordan Health Center
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SOUTH JORDAN
State UT
Department UCC OPC 80S SJHC OB GYN
Category Social Services
Workplace Set Up On-site
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Target employers in underserved areas
Community health centers, federally qualified health centers, and rural hospitals sponsor LCSWs at higher rates because they struggle to fill these roles locally. These settings also qualify for National Interest Waiver petitions if you pursue self-sponsorship later.
Confirm your degree meets H-1B specialty occupation standards
H-1B eligibility requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. A Master of Social Work is the standard credential. A psychology or counseling degree may qualify, but expect USCIS to scrutinize the field-to-role alignment more closely.
Get your state license before applying
Most sponsoring employers require active LCSW licensure, not just eligibility. Completing supervised hours and passing the ASWB Clinical exam before your job search removes a major friction point and signals readiness to employers evaluating visa sponsorship costs.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status
Nonprofit hospitals, universities, and government-affiliated health systems are often cap-exempt H-1B employers. This means they can file your petition year-round without waiting for the April lottery window, significantly shortening your timeline to authorized employment.
Understand O-1 as a realistic alternative
If you have clinical supervision experience, published research, awards, or leadership roles in professional associations, the O-1A visa is worth exploring. Attorneys can often build a credible O-1 case for LCSWs with five or more years of specialized experience.
Negotiate sponsorship costs into your offer early
Employers legally bear H-1B filing fees, but many smaller behavioral health practices are unfamiliar with the process. Raising sponsorship upfront, after receiving an offer, lets you gauge employer willingness before investing significant time in the application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can employers sponsor an LCSW for an H-1B visa?
Yes. Licensed Clinical Social Work qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B visa rules because the role requires a specific academic background, typically a Master of Social Work or equivalent. USCIS has approved LCSW petitions consistently, though the employer must document that a graduate degree in social work or a closely related field is an industry standard for the position.
Does my foreign social work degree qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can, but it requires evaluation. USCIS requires the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree or higher in a related field. A foreign master's in social work is generally accepted after credential evaluation by a NACES-member organization. If your degree is a three-year program, the evaluator's report needs to confirm U.S. equivalency explicitly, or your employer may need to supplement with evidence of your licensed clinical hours.
Which types of employers sponsor LCSWs most often?
Federally qualified health centers, VA medical centers, nonprofit hospital systems, and university counseling centers are the most active sponsors. These organizations tend to have established immigration processes and, in many cases, cap-exempt H-1B status. Smaller private practices rarely sponsor because the legal and administrative costs are harder to justify at their scale. Migrate Mate filters job listings by sponsorship willingness, making it easier to identify which employers are actively open to candidates who need a visa.
Can an LCSW apply for a National Interest Waiver green card?
Yes, and it's one of the more viable self-sponsorship paths for licensed clinical social workers. USCIS has approved NIW petitions for LCSWs working in underserved communities, citing the shortage of licensed mental health professionals as national importance. You'll need to demonstrate your work has substantial merit, national scope, and that waiving the labor certification requirement serves U.S. interests. Working in a mental health professional shortage area strengthens the case significantly.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers?
You can transfer your H-1B to a new employer using H-1B portability, as long as your new employer files a transfer petition before your current status expires and your original petition was approved (not just pending). Your new employer handles the filing. You can begin working for the new employer as soon as the transfer petition is received by USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided you've maintained valid status throughout.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Licensed Clinical Social Worker jobs?
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.