Mental Health Counseling Jobs at HealthRIGHT 360 with Visa Sponsorship
HealthRIGHT 360 hires Mental Health Counselors across outpatient, residential, and community health settings, with a focus on underserved populations. The organization has a track record of sponsoring international clinicians, including H-1B and OPT workers, making it a genuine option if you need work authorization to practice.
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INTRODUCTION
HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.
HealthRIGHT 360 offers residential treatment services designed to serve individuals and families with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our program helps clients address addiction and related issues, increase skills, manage stressors, connect to supportive services, and build a foundation for lasting recovery. Residential programs run 24/7 and include individual and group therapy, family therapy, individualized case management, treatment planning, drug and alcohol counseling, medication support services, and crisis intervention.
Benefits and perks:
- HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!
- Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Work with mission-driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do.
This is a union eligible position.
JOB SUMMARY
HealthRIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization and a family of programs, is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to tackle systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity for all. We offer a wide range of services, including mental health care, residential and outpatient substance use treatment, and primary health services. Additionally, we provide transitional support for individuals re-entering the community after involvement in the criminal justice system. By integrating physical and behavioral health, we empower individuals to overcome challenges by addressing social determinants of health, fostering resilience, and facilitating recovery.
The 214 Men’s Residential Step Down (MRSD) is a program of HealthRIGHT 360 located at Alamo Square neighborhood in San Francisco. It is a 64-bed male transitional housing for individuals that have completed at a minimum of 30 days residential substance use disorder treatment. MRSD provides temporary housing to assist our clients in their next stage of sobriety.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Individual Responsibilities:
- Provides direct services such as intakes, assessment, crisis intervention, and case management as needed.
- Responsible for retention and completion of clients, facilitates individual coaching sessions with each caseload client.
- Provides learning experience opportunities and offers support to assist clients in meeting their long-term recovery goals.
- Proactively links clients to both internal and external resources based on their recovery needs and follows up on the progress/status.
- Performs house runs to ensure and maintain accountability of all clients and the safety and security of the facility.
- Performs crisis intervention and communicates with treatment team as unforeseen situations arise.
- The Recovery Coach documents client updates and incidents in the facility log daily, performs CPR and First Aid as needed, and works weekends and holidays as needed.
Setting Responsibilities:
- Facilitates community meetings and ensures compliance with facility rules.
- Performs crisis intervention and communicates with team as unforeseen situations arise.
- The Recovery Coach will document all client updates and facility incidents daily in the facility log.
- Performs periodic house runs to ensure and maintain the safety and security of the facility.
- When assigned the DOT, documents, and accurately distributes client money, ensures client medications are securely stored and properly accounted for, and holds facility keys and floater cellular phones.
- As needed, accompanies clients to offsite appointments related to their recovery.
- Attends and completes all required trainings and meetings as assigned by facility manager.
- Plans and facilitates client celebrations and special events.
- Recovery Coaches must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Documentation Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with each client and other available internal and external resources to develop transition plans, progress notes, and appropriate updates in support of the health and recovery needs of the client.
- Properly documents all individual encounters and completes the discharge paperwork/process and required agency assessments in a timely manner.
- Also, maintains accurate records by data entering documentation into various electronic systems for all clients in accordance with guidelines established by HealthRIGHT 360 to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements.
And perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Credentials, and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent, bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Drug and Alcohol registration or certification recognized by Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) preferred.
- First Aid and CPR Certified within 30 days of employment.
- Valid California Driver’s License and automobile insurance.
- Experience working successfully with diverse populations specifically with issues of substance abuse, mental health, criminal background, and other potential barriers to economic self-sufficiency.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of gender-responsive, trauma-informed, and co-occurring treatment.
- Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office applications and internet applications.
- Ability to work within a frequently changing project scope while maintaining overall direction and structured priorities.
- Self-motivated, dependable, creative, and proactive approach to work; understands importance of working independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining integrity and accuracy of data.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
- Bilingual in the SF county language threshold desired.
Must complete background check and livescan clearance.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

INTRODUCTION
HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.
HealthRIGHT 360 offers residential treatment services designed to serve individuals and families with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our program helps clients address addiction and related issues, increase skills, manage stressors, connect to supportive services, and build a foundation for lasting recovery. Residential programs run 24/7 and include individual and group therapy, family therapy, individualized case management, treatment planning, drug and alcohol counseling, medication support services, and crisis intervention.
Benefits and perks:
- HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!
- Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Work with mission-driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do.
This is a union eligible position.
JOB SUMMARY
HealthRIGHT 360, a nonprofit organization and a family of programs, is committed to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to vulnerable populations. Our mission is to tackle systemic barriers to healthcare and promote health equity for all. We offer a wide range of services, including mental health care, residential and outpatient substance use treatment, and primary health services. Additionally, we provide transitional support for individuals re-entering the community after involvement in the criminal justice system. By integrating physical and behavioral health, we empower individuals to overcome challenges by addressing social determinants of health, fostering resilience, and facilitating recovery.
The 214 Men’s Residential Step Down (MRSD) is a program of HealthRIGHT 360 located at Alamo Square neighborhood in San Francisco. It is a 64-bed male transitional housing for individuals that have completed at a minimum of 30 days residential substance use disorder treatment. MRSD provides temporary housing to assist our clients in their next stage of sobriety.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Individual Responsibilities:
- Provides direct services such as intakes, assessment, crisis intervention, and case management as needed.
- Responsible for retention and completion of clients, facilitates individual coaching sessions with each caseload client.
- Provides learning experience opportunities and offers support to assist clients in meeting their long-term recovery goals.
- Proactively links clients to both internal and external resources based on their recovery needs and follows up on the progress/status.
- Performs house runs to ensure and maintain accountability of all clients and the safety and security of the facility.
- Performs crisis intervention and communicates with treatment team as unforeseen situations arise.
- The Recovery Coach documents client updates and incidents in the facility log daily, performs CPR and First Aid as needed, and works weekends and holidays as needed.
Setting Responsibilities:
- Facilitates community meetings and ensures compliance with facility rules.
- Performs crisis intervention and communicates with team as unforeseen situations arise.
- The Recovery Coach will document all client updates and facility incidents daily in the facility log.
- Performs periodic house runs to ensure and maintain the safety and security of the facility.
- When assigned the DOT, documents, and accurately distributes client money, ensures client medications are securely stored and properly accounted for, and holds facility keys and floater cellular phones.
- As needed, accompanies clients to offsite appointments related to their recovery.
- Attends and completes all required trainings and meetings as assigned by facility manager.
- Plans and facilitates client celebrations and special events.
- Recovery Coaches must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Documentation Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with each client and other available internal and external resources to develop transition plans, progress notes, and appropriate updates in support of the health and recovery needs of the client.
- Properly documents all individual encounters and completes the discharge paperwork/process and required agency assessments in a timely manner.
- Also, maintains accurate records by data entering documentation into various electronic systems for all clients in accordance with guidelines established by HealthRIGHT 360 to satisfy internal and external evaluating requirements.
And perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Credentials, and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent, bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Drug and Alcohol registration or certification recognized by Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) preferred.
- First Aid and CPR Certified within 30 days of employment.
- Valid California Driver’s License and automobile insurance.
- Experience working successfully with diverse populations specifically with issues of substance abuse, mental health, criminal background, and other potential barriers to economic self-sufficiency.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of gender-responsive, trauma-informed, and co-occurring treatment.
- Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office applications and internet applications.
- Ability to work within a frequently changing project scope while maintaining overall direction and structured priorities.
- Self-motivated, dependable, creative, and proactive approach to work; understands importance of working independently and within a team environment.
- Ability to enter data into various electronic systems while maintaining integrity and accuracy of data.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
- Bilingual in the SF county language threshold desired.
Must complete background check and livescan clearance.
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Verify Your Licensure Covers California Requirements
HealthRIGHT 360 operates under California state licensure rules, so confirm your LCSW, LPCC, or MFT credential is either California-issued or actively transferable before applying. Out-of-state and internationally trained counselors often lose weeks resolving this after receiving an offer.
Target Roles Tied to Grant-Funded Programs
Many of HealthRIGHT 360's Mental Health Counseling positions are funded through public health grants, which carry dedicated headcount and stronger budget certainty for visa sponsorship. Look for postings tied to specific programs like SUD integration or county behavioral health contracts.
Time Your Application Around the H-1B Cap Cycle
If you need H-1B sponsorship, USCIS opens cap registration in March for an October 1 start date. Align your application and offer timeline so your hiring manager can initiate the petition process at least six weeks before the registration window opens.
Use Migrate Mate to Filter Open Roles by Visa Type
HealthRIGHT 360 posts Mental Health Counseling openings across multiple program sites, and not all roles carry the same sponsorship eligibility. Search on Migrate Mate to filter specifically for positions that list H-1B, OPT, or TN sponsorship so you apply to the right openings.
Clarify OPT Cap-Gap Coverage Before Accepting an Offer
If you're on F-1 OPT when an offer comes through, confirm with HR whether HealthRIGHT 360 will file an H-1B petition in time to trigger cap-gap protection. A timely filing before your OPT expires lets you continue working without a gap in authorization while USCIS processes the petition.
Prepare Clinical Documentation That Supports Your Petition
H-1B petitions for counseling roles require evidence that the position meets specialty occupation standards. Gather your graduate transcripts, supervised clinical hours logs, and any practicum or internship records before your employer's immigration attorney begins drafting the I-129 petition.
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Does HealthRIGHT 360 sponsor H-1B visas for Mental Health Counselors?
Yes, HealthRIGHT 360 has sponsored H-1B visas for Mental Health Counseling roles. Sponsorship is typically tied to specific program openings rather than available across all positions, so confirm eligibility directly with the hiring team when you apply. H-1B counseling roles must meet USCIS specialty occupation requirements, which generally means a master's degree in a directly related field.
How do I apply for Mental Health Counseling jobs at HealthRIGHT 360?
You can search and apply for Mental Health Counseling roles at HealthRIGHT 360 through Migrate Mate, which lets you filter positions by visa sponsorship type. When applying, tailor your materials to HealthRIGHT 360's focus on underserved communities, harm reduction, and co-occurring disorders. Include your licensure status and any supervised clinical hours prominently, as these are typically required to move to an interview.
Which visa types does HealthRIGHT 360 commonly sponsor for Mental Health Counseling roles?
HealthRIGHT 360 sponsors H-1B visas and supports F-1 OPT and F-1 CPT work authorization for Mental Health Counseling positions. TN status is also a sponsored pathway, which applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying counseling occupations. The right visa type depends on your nationality, current status, and the specific role's program funding structure.
What qualifications does HealthRIGHT 360 expect for Mental Health Counseling positions?
Most Mental Health Counseling roles at HealthRIGHT 360 require a master's degree in counseling, social work, psychology, or a closely related field, along with an active or associate-level California license such as LCSW, LPCC, or MFT. Experience with substance use disorders, trauma-informed care, or work in community health settings is frequently listed as preferred given HealthRIGHT 360's client population.
How do I plan my timeline if I need H-1B sponsorship for a role at HealthRIGHT 360?
USCIS H-1B cap registration opens each March, and approved petitions have an October 1 start date. If you're interviewing at HealthRIGHT 360 in late fall or winter, communicate your sponsorship needs early so HR can coordinate with their immigration counsel before the registration window. If you're already on OPT, a timely H-1B filing can trigger cap-gap protection and keep you authorized while USCIS adjudicates.
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