SOC code 21-1023
There have been 23 US Department of Labor LCA filings for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 82.6% certified. The median annualized wage is $78,260. The top sponsor is Pch Treatment, with most positions based in NY.
All sponsoring employers
10 distinct employers have filed E-3 LCAs for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers. Search or sort below.
| Employer | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Top state | Top city |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pch Treatment | 5 | 80.0% | $88,000 | CA | Los Angeles |
| Seleni Psychology Counseling And Support Services Pllc | 5 | 60.0% | $78,000 | NY | New York |
| Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital | 3 | 100.0% | $79,560 | NV | Las Vegas |
| Community Access | 2 | 100.0% | $49,025 | NY | Bronx |
| Ourcalling | 2 | 100.0% | $42,000 | TX | Dallas |
| Self Space Pllc | 2 | 50.0% | $82,860 | WA | Seattle |
| Brooklyn Womens Family Counseling Services Lcsw Pllc | 1 | 100.0% | $62,400 | NY | Brooklyn |
| Interborough Developmental And Consultation Center | 1 | 100.0% | $120,750 | NY | Brooklyn |
| State Of Oregon | 1 | 100.0% | $69,096 | OR | Salem |
| Swedish Edmonds | 1 | 100.0% | $69,971 | WA | Edmonds |
Top states
Where Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers E-3 jobs are concentrated.
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 9 (39.1%) | $78,000 |
| CA | 5 (21.7%) | $88,000 |
| NV | 3 (13%) | $79,560 |
| WA | 3 (13%) | $82,860 |
| TX | 2 (8.7%) | $42,000 |
| OR | 1 (4.3%) | $69,096 |
Top cities
Cities where Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers E-3 jobs are filed.
| City | State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | NY | 6 | $78,000 |
| Los Angeles | CA | 5 | $88,000 |
| Las Vegas | NV | 3 | $79,560 |
| Brooklyn | NY | 2 | $91,575 |
| Dallas | TX | 2 | $42,000 |
| Seattle | WA | 2 | $82,860 |
| Bronx | NY | 1 | $52,707 |
| Edmonds | WA | 1 | $69,971 |
| Salem | OR | 1 | $69,096 |
Job titles within this role
The actual job titles employers used in their filings. Useful when the SOC label is generic — e.g. "CEO" / "Chief Executive Officer" both fall under Chief Executives.
| Job title | Filings |
|---|---|
| Mental Health Social Worker (LMSW)/Psychotherapist | 4 |
| PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 3 |
| Placement Solutions Associate | 2 |
| PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 2 |
| Mental Health Social Worker | 2 |
| LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER | 2 |
| Care Coordinator | 2 |
| Social Work Case Manager | 1 |
| SOCIAL WORKER | 1 |
| Psychotherapist | 1 |
| Psychiatric Social Worker | 1 |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker | 1 |
| LMSW Psychotherapist | 1 |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year trend in E-3 LCA filings for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers. DOL's fiscal year runs October–September.
| FY | Filings | Cert rate | Median wage | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | 3 | 66.7% | $80,000 | |
| FY2021 | 6 | 66.7% | $78,000 | |
| FY2022 | 4 | 75.0% | $82,860 | |
| FY2023 | 4 | 100.0% | $102,960 | |
| FY2024 | 1 | 100.0% | $40,000 | |
| FY2025 | 4 | 100.0% | $120,000 | |
| FY2026 | 1 | 100.0% | $44,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How many Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers have been sponsored on the E-3 visa?
There have been 23 Labor Condition Application filings for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers on the E-3 visa across all available fiscal years, with 82.6% of applications certified by the US Department of Labor.
What is the median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers on the E-3 visa?
The median annualized wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers on the E-3 visa is $78,260, based on certified LCA filings. Wage outliers above $2 million are excluded from this calculation.
Which employers sponsor the most Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers on the E-3 visa?
The top E-3 visa sponsors of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers are: Pch Treatment (5 filings), Seleni Psychology Counseling And Support Services Pllc (5 filings), Desert Parkway Behavioral Healthcare Hospital (3 filings). The full list of sponsoring employers is shown above.
Where are E-3 visa mental health and substance abuse social workers based in the US?
Most E-3 visa filings for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers are based in: NY (9 filings), CA (5 filings), NV (3 filings).
Can Australians work as mental health and substance abuse social workers on the E-3 visa?
Yes. The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and is one of the most common visa categories for skilled professionals working in the United States. Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers is regularly sponsored under the E-3 visa, as the data on this page shows.
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