Social Work Supervisor Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Social Work Supervisor roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in social work or a directly related field. Employers in healthcare systems, nonprofits, and government agencies actively file LCAs for these positions. No lottery exemption exists, but the annual cap applies.
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Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Location: Dallas, TX
Setting: Case Management
Schedule: Full Time Sat/Sun 12 hr shifts and Monday 8 hr shift
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Supervisor Comprehensive Care Management in Social Work oversees daily activities and staff. They assess and coordinate patient care, including case management, social work, utilization review, and care coordination. The goal is to achieve optimal clinical and quality outcomes by managing care and resources effectively to reduce unnecessary utilization.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Provides administrative, technical, and clinical supervision of assigned staff. This includes hiring, firing, performance evaluation, education, staff development, work allocation, and problem resolution.
- Trains and helps staff in identifying needs of the people and families served to ensure quality of care.
- Participates in development of care plan of services, coordination, delivery, and quality of services oversight.
- Identifies and implements standards of practice and care to achieve optimal clinical, financial, and patient satisfaction outcomes.
- Develops relationships and processes to involve physicians, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, and other health professionals in care planning, delivery, and discharge planning.
- Participates in developing and implementing standardized policies for efficient operations and optimal patient care. Ensures compliance with all institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
- Oversees the development of discharge plans and strategies that address the patient needs through the continuum of care post-discharge.
- Ensures appropriate scope of practice by staff. Ensures subordinates know ethical standards like confidentiality, informed consent, conflicts of interest, dual relationships, boundary issues, documentation, consultation, referral, and end of services.
Key Success Factors
- Knowledge of care coordination, discharge planning, case management and utilization review.
- Knowledge of human behavior and performance includes differences in ability, personality, and interests. It also involves psychosocial methods and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
- Know the standards and methods to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or bio-psychosocial functioning of people, couples, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
- Relational skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
- Ability to develop structures, relationships, and processes to deploy multidisciplinary care planning, care delivery, and discharge planning.
- Ability to standardize policies, procedures, and programs.
- Ability to help people in recognizing and solving problems.
- Ability to supervise, train, motivate, give guidance to staff and ensure the clinical aptitude of staff.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Masters'
- MAJOR - Social Work
- EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Lic Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Lic Masters Social Worker (LMSW), Lic Master Social Wrk AdvPrac (LMSW-AP): Must have one of the following: LCSW, LMSW, LMSW-AP. Job requires a master's in Social Work.
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
Location: Dallas, TX
Setting: Case Management
Schedule: Full Time Sat/Sun 12 hr shifts and Monday 8 hr shift
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
Job Summary
The Supervisor Comprehensive Care Management in Social Work oversees daily activities and staff. They assess and coordinate patient care, including case management, social work, utilization review, and care coordination. The goal is to achieve optimal clinical and quality outcomes by managing care and resources effectively to reduce unnecessary utilization.
Essential Functions of the Role
- Provides administrative, technical, and clinical supervision of assigned staff. This includes hiring, firing, performance evaluation, education, staff development, work allocation, and problem resolution.
- Trains and helps staff in identifying needs of the people and families served to ensure quality of care.
- Participates in development of care plan of services, coordination, delivery, and quality of services oversight.
- Identifies and implements standards of practice and care to achieve optimal clinical, financial, and patient satisfaction outcomes.
- Develops relationships and processes to involve physicians, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, and other health professionals in care planning, delivery, and discharge planning.
- Participates in developing and implementing standardized policies for efficient operations and optimal patient care. Ensures compliance with all institutional policies and regulatory requirements.
- Oversees the development of discharge plans and strategies that address the patient needs through the continuum of care post-discharge.
- Ensures appropriate scope of practice by staff. Ensures subordinates know ethical standards like confidentiality, informed consent, conflicts of interest, dual relationships, boundary issues, documentation, consultation, referral, and end of services.
Key Success Factors
- Knowledge of care coordination, discharge planning, case management and utilization review.
- Knowledge of human behavior and performance includes differences in ability, personality, and interests. It also involves psychosocial methods and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
- Know the standards and methods to restore or enhance social, psychosocial, or bio-psychosocial functioning of people, couples, families, groups, organizations, and communities.
- Relational skills to interact with a wide range of constituencies.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
- Ability to develop structures, relationships, and processes to deploy multidisciplinary care planning, care delivery, and discharge planning.
- Ability to standardize policies, procedures, and programs.
- Ability to help people in recognizing and solving problems.
- Ability to supervise, train, motivate, give guidance to staff and ensure the clinical aptitude of staff.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Masters'
- MAJOR - Social Work
- EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Lic Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Lic Masters Social Worker (LMSW), Lic Master Social Wrk AdvPrac (LMSW-AP): Must have one of the following: LCSW, LMSW, LMSW-AP. Job requires a master's in Social Work.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Social Work Supervisor Jobs
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Your degree must be in social work, psychology, counseling, or a directly related field. A general human services degree may trigger an RFE. Check the O*NET occupation profile for Social Work Supervisors to confirm the degree-field alignment USCIS expects.
Target employers with LCSW supervision authority
Hospitals, county social services agencies, and federally qualified health centers are most likely to sponsor because they already hold institutional licenses and can demonstrate specialty occupation status. Avoid applying to small private practices that rarely file LCAs.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Social Work Supervisor roles at employers with confirmed LCA filing history. This saves you from applying to organizations that say they'll sponsor but have never filed, which wastes months of your timeline.
Benchmark your offer against prevailing wage tiers
Your employer must file an LCA certifying your salary meets the prevailing wage. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level II or Level III wage for your metro area before you negotiate, so your offer doesn't fall short and stall the LCA certification.
Get your LCSW or LMSW licensure transfer started early
Most supervisory roles require state licensure, and foreign credentials take three to six months to evaluate through bodies like CGFNS equivalents for social work. Start the credential evaluation and state board application before your employer files the LCA to avoid offer delays.
Clarify PERM requirements before the offer stage
If your employer plans to sponsor you for a green card via PERM alongside or after your H-1B, confirm they understand the supervised recruitment process. Social work roles in public agencies sometimes qualify for Schedule A, which skips the PERM labor market test entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Social Work Supervisor role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
Yes, Social Work Supervisor roles typically qualify because USCIS recognizes social work as a field requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related discipline. Your employer's job description must tie the supervisory duties to that specific educational background. Generic management language without clinical context can invite an RFE, so the job posting and LCA should reflect the degree requirement clearly.
Which visa types can Social Work Supervisors use for U.S. sponsorship?
H-1B is the most common path for Social Work Supervisors, subject to the annual cap and lottery. If you hold a Canadian or Mexican citizenship and social work appears on the USMCA profession list, TN visa status is an option worth confirming with your employer. EB-2 and EB-3 green card categories are also available for employers willing to run the PERM process or, in some public-interest roles, pursue a National Interest Waiver.
Do I need a U.S. state social work license to get sponsored?
Most employers require licensure, typically an LMSW or LCSW, before they'll extend a supervisory offer. Licensure requirements vary by state and usually involve a credential evaluation for foreign degrees, supervised hours, and a board exam. Some employers will make a conditional offer while you complete licensure, but they won't file the LCA until you're licensed, which affects your H-1B filing timeline.
Where can I find Social Work Supervisor jobs with verified visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Social Work Supervisor roles at employers with confirmed LCA filing history, so you can focus your applications on organizations that have actually sponsored candidates before rather than those that only say they're open to it.
Can a nonprofit or government agency sponsor a Social Work Supervisor for an H-1B?
Yes, and both categories carry advantages. Nonprofits affiliated with universities or government research organizations may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning your petition doesn't enter the lottery and can be filed at any time of year. Government agencies can sponsor through standard cap-subject petitions or, in some cases, support a Schedule A PERM filing, which bypasses the full DOL labor market test for the green card process.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Social Work Supervisor 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.