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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers: green card (PERM) sponsors
37 PERM labor certification applications for this occupation (SOC 21-1023). Median offered salary $53,310; median time to certification 470 days.
PERM applications37
Median offered salary$53,310
Middle half of salaries$50,800–$66,716
10th–90th percentile$39,883–$72,344
Top green card sponsors
| Employer | PERM applications | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| C.c.m.s. | 15 | $53,310 |
| Center for Family Life in Sunset Park, Inc. | 3 | $69,368 |
| International Community Health Services | 2 | $43,576 |
| Fulton State Hospital | 2 | $34,000 |
| Boston Area Rape Crisis Center, Inc. | 1 | $69,300 |
| New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation | 1 | $78,202 |
| Garden of Hope Inc. | 1 | $66,000 |
| Special Service for Groups, Inc. | 1 | $72,000 |
| Church Health Center of Memphis, Inc. | 1 | $38,300 |
| Lotus Root Counseling PLLC | 1 | $47,195 |
| The Inspired Community Project, Inc. | 1 | $60,000 |
| The Stepping Stones Group LLC | 1 | — |
| Otis R Bowen Center for Human Services, INC | 1 | $50,000 |
| PCH Treatment, Inc. | 1 | $50,814 |
| SJC Behavior Consulting and Therapy | 1 | $35,963 |
| The University of Chicago | 1 | $72,491 |
| Whitman-Walker Clinic Inc. | 1 | $82,008 |
| Asian Health Services | 1 | $99,138 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Illinois | 1 | — |
Job titles
- Psychotherapist15
- Social Worker2
- Behavioral Health Specialist II2
- Bilingual Mental Health Social Worker2
- Clinical Caseworker2
- Bilingual Clinical Program Manager1
- Domestic Violence Support Specialist1
- Client Care Coordinator1
- Behavioral Health Consultant1
- Clinical Supervisor1
- Bilingual Mental Health Social Worker Supervisor1
- Mental Health Intake Coordinator1
- Behavioral Health Services Provider (BHSP)1
- Mental Health Social Worker1
- Registered Behavioral Technician1
- Clinical Case Manager1
- Psychotherapist- Mental Health1
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker1
- Client Transition Funds Manager1
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Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications. PERM certification is one step toward a green card; USCIS decides the petition. Not legal advice. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC PERM Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2024–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).