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Therapist jobs at Adventist HealthCare span inpatient psychiatric units, outpatient behavioral health clinics, and community-based programs across the Washington, D.C. region. The organization has a consistent track record of sponsoring international clinicians, including H-1B visa and TN visa holders, making it a realistic target for licensed therapists pursuing U.S. work authorization.
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Adventist Healthcare - Lourie Center Clinic seeks to hire an experienced Early Childhood Behavioral Health Therapist who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The Lourie Center for Children's Social & Emotional Wellness is a private, non-profit agency with a mission to improve the social and emotional health of young children and their families through prevention, early intervention, education, research and training.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Early Childhood Behavioral Health Therapist You Will
- Initiates and implements complete, comprehensive psychosocial assessments
- Provides individual, group, and family therapies to clients and their families
- Participates in an interdisciplinary treatment team to propose and develop strategies and interventions that would promote excellent therapeutic outcomes
- Assesses and intervenes in cases of suspected/disclosed child/adult neglect/abuse issues
- Documents services provided and disseminates information/reports to community referral sources and agencies, i.e., DJJ, DSS, HHS, APS, CPS, LCC, etc
- Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team, referral sources, and community resources aftercare and supportive services to ensure a successful discharge planning process
- Promotes positive patient-family-community relations
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to diffuse psychotic and/or behavioral crises to ensure client, unit, and staff safety and stability
- Other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Social Work/Counseling or equivalent Master’s Degree in a recognized health field
- 1 year experience preferred
- LGSW/LMSW/LGPC/LGMFT in the State of Maryland
- Senior Licensure preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred
- Early Childhood Mental Health strongly preferred
- Play Therapy experience strongly preferred
WORK SCHEDULE
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Hours per Week: 40 hrs/week
- Typical Daily Schedule: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Monday through Friday (One evening until 8pm)
- Shift Type: Day
- Weekend Requirements: None
- Holiday Requirements: Follow company holiday calendar
PAY RANGE
$60,486.56 - $100,360.00
If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Exempt)
WHAT WE OFFER
- Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- Free Employee parking
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
- Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
- Paid Time Off
- Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
- Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
- Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference. Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!
COVID-19 Vaccination
Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.
TOBACCO AND DRUG STATEMENT
Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result. Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs. Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.
INTRODUCTION
Adventist Healthcare - Lourie Center Clinic seeks to hire an experienced Early Childhood Behavioral Health Therapist who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. The Lourie Center for Children's Social & Emotional Wellness is a private, non-profit agency with a mission to improve the social and emotional health of young children and their families through prevention, early intervention, education, research and training.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Early Childhood Behavioral Health Therapist You Will
- Initiates and implements complete, comprehensive psychosocial assessments
- Provides individual, group, and family therapies to clients and their families
- Participates in an interdisciplinary treatment team to propose and develop strategies and interventions that would promote excellent therapeutic outcomes
- Assesses and intervenes in cases of suspected/disclosed child/adult neglect/abuse issues
- Documents services provided and disseminates information/reports to community referral sources and agencies, i.e., DJJ, DSS, HHS, APS, CPS, LCC, etc
- Coordinates with the interdisciplinary team, referral sources, and community resources aftercare and supportive services to ensure a successful discharge planning process
- Promotes positive patient-family-community relations
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to diffuse psychotic and/or behavioral crises to ensure client, unit, and staff safety and stability
- Other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Social Work/Counseling or equivalent Master’s Degree in a recognized health field
- 1 year experience preferred
- LGSW/LMSW/LGPC/LGMFT in the State of Maryland
- Senior Licensure preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred
- Early Childhood Mental Health strongly preferred
- Play Therapy experience strongly preferred
WORK SCHEDULE
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Hours per Week: 40 hrs/week
- Typical Daily Schedule: 8:00 AM–4:30 PM Monday through Friday (One evening until 8pm)
- Shift Type: Day
- Weekend Requirements: None
- Holiday Requirements: Follow company holiday calendar
PAY RANGE
$60,486.56 - $100,360.00
If the salary range is listed as $0 or if the position is Per Diem (with a fixed rate), salary discussions will take place during the screening process.
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), this position is classified as: United States of America (Exempt)
WHAT WE OFFER
- Work life balance through nonrotating shifts
- Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
- Free Employee parking
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and their eligible dependents effective on your date of hire
- Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, (short-term disability buy-up available)
- Paid Time Off
- Employer retirement contribution and match after 1-year of eligible employment with a 3-year vesting period
- Voluntary benefits include flexible spending accounts, legal plans, and life, pet, auto, home, long term care, and critical illness & accident insurance
- Subsidized childcare at participating childcare centers
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support
As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County. If you want to make a difference in someone’s life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference. Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!
COVID-19 Vaccination
Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.
TOBACCO AND DRUG STATEMENT
Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use. While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result. Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing. ("Nicotine products" include, but are not limited to: cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping products, hookah, and nicotine replacement products (e.g., nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine lozenges, etc.).
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. AHC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and related medical conditions, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants’ religious beliefs. Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.
Tips for Finding Therapist Jobs at Adventist HealthCare
Verify Your Licensure Transfers Across State Lines
Maryland and D.C. have separate licensure boards, and Adventist HealthCare operates across both jurisdictions. Confirm your LCSW, LCPC, or equivalent credential is active in the state where the specific role is posted before you apply.
Target Roles in Behavioral Health Specifically
Adventist HealthCare's behavioral health division, including Shady Grove Medical Center and its outpatient network, tends to hire therapists with documented specializations. Positions in inpatient psychiatry or substance use treatment often move faster through the sponsorship pipeline than general outpatient roles.
Use Migrate Mate to Filter Confirmed Sponsoring Openings
Not every Adventist HealthCare posting explicitly flags visa sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to browse verified Therapist openings filtered by sponsorship type, so you're only spending time on roles where H-1B or TN support is confirmed.
Understand How TN Status Works for Therapists
Canadian and Mexican nationals can pursue TN status under the Social Worker category, which covers licensed clinical therapists. Unlike H-1B, TN has no lottery and can be obtained at the border or a port of entry, making the timeline significantly shorter.
Align Your Application Timing With H-1B Cap Deadlines
If you need H-1B sponsorship and aren't already cap-exempt, your start date must align with the October 1 fiscal year. Talk to Adventist HealthCare's HR team early about whether they can accommodate a conditional offer tied to lottery selection in March.
Prepare a Credential Evaluation Before Interviews
If your graduate degree in counseling or social work was completed outside the U.S., obtain a foreign credential evaluation from a NACES-approved organization before your first interview. Adventist HealthCare's credentialing team will require it before initiating any USCIS petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Adventist HealthCare sponsor H-1B visas for Therapists?
Yes, Adventist HealthCare has sponsored H-1B visas for Therapist roles. Licensed clinical positions in behavioral health generally qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS standards because they require a specific graduate-level degree. Your role title, degree field, and state licensure all factor into whether USCIS will approve the petition, so align all three before your employer files.
How do I apply for Therapist jobs at Adventist HealthCare?
Applications go through Adventist HealthCare's careers portal at careers.adventisthealthcare.com. Filter by department, specifically Behavioral Health or Mental Health Services, to surface the most relevant openings. You can also browse verified Therapist openings at Adventist HealthCare with confirmed visa sponsorship through Migrate Mate, which filters postings by visa type so you're not applying blind.
Which visa types are commonly used for Therapist roles at Adventist HealthCare?
H-1B is the most common pathway for international therapists at Adventist HealthCare. TN status is available for Canadian and Mexican nationals who hold the equivalent of a U.S. master's degree in social work or counseling. F-1 OPT and CPT are also supported, which makes the organization a viable option for international students completing clinical practicums or post-graduation work authorization.
What qualifications does Adventist HealthCare expect for Therapist roles?
Most Therapist openings require a master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field, plus an active state license such as LCSW, LCPC, or LMFT in Maryland or D.C. Roles in inpatient settings often require prior hospital or crisis experience. Foreign-trained applicants need a credential evaluation confirming their degree is equivalent to a U.S. graduate degree before Adventist HealthCare can begin a visa petition.
How do I plan my timeline if I need H-1B sponsorship for a Therapist job?
USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for an October 1 start date. If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your OPT expiration date and whether you qualify for the 24-month STEM extension, which doesn't apply to most therapy fields. Cap-gap protection covers you if your OPT expires between April and September while your H-1B is pending. Build at least six months of lead time into conversations with Adventist HealthCare's HR team.