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Heartland Family Service hires across a wide range of Mental Health roles, from direct clinical practice to case management and crisis intervention. The organization has a history of sponsoring international candidates for these positions, making it a realistic target if you're navigating work authorization in the healthcare sector.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Heartland Family Service, we are committed to building a culture that is trauma informed and values and celebrates diversity and inclusion. We believe this allows for better service delivery and innovation, as it encourages our employees to bring various experiences and uniqueness to the workplace.
Trauma Informed Care is an approach to engaging people with histories of trauma that recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role that trauma has played in their lives. Trauma Informed Care also acknowledges the effects of working with trauma survivors on our workforce, and seeks to build collaborative and supportive working environments and relationships.
If you believe in our mission of creating healthy families and communities, and like a fast pace, collaborative and team oriented environment, then Heartland Family Service is the agency for you.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Professionals at this level have excellent communication skills with both client and community institutions. Specific project, program or office responsibilities may occur at this level. Decision-making, problem solving, and highly developed interpersonal skills are critical. This position functions as a fully integrated Team Member of the Assertive Community Treatment Team, which is a multi-disciplinary team, that assists individuals with a serious mental illness to minimize symptoms and the resulting impairment in daily functioning. This ACT Team will be serving rural counties of Southwest Iowa Mental Health and Disability Region.
Compensation: Salary is determined by total years of relevant experience
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service field.
- Three years in case management, vocational or skill development experience.
- Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record.
- Experience working with people who have serious and persistent mental illness preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive assessment of client’s mental health history, activities of daily living, family history, social history, employment and educational history. In addition, this staff would be responsible for prioritizing client’s needs and goals to formulate a client centered treatment plan.
- Assist clients in developing skills in the areas of daily living, social and interpersonal relationships, and occupational capabilities.
- Provide support and consultation to team members, client family members, and community partners.
- Maintain all contact documentation and comply with agency standards.
- Utilize technology to deliver services when necessary and complete documentation in electronic health record.
- Provide problem solving and crisis intervention as needed.
- Coordinate services with other community agencies and resources.
- Proactive in problem solving, able to generate creative solutions to challenging situations.
- Displays a courteous and caring attitude at all times to the clientele, volunteers, and visitors of the agency.
- Is dependable and punctual regarding scheduling and attendance.
- Abides by all specific program and Agency procedures, policies, and requirements.
- Develops personal and program related skills through participation in internal and external training opportunities.
- Creates, maintains and shares as appropriate a dynamic self-care plan.
- Strives to make connections between the agency and the larger community whenever possible in order to contribute to the agency’s ongoing fundraising and cultivate new referral sources for the ACT program.
- Essential functions of this job are to be performed on company physical work site, in the community, and in clients’ homes.
- Performs other program related duties as assigned.
At Heartland Family Service, we are committed to building a culture that is trauma informed and values and celebrates diversity and inclusion. We believe this allows for better service delivery and innovation, as it encourages our employees to bring various experiences and uniqueness to the workplace.
Trauma Informed Care is an approach to engaging people with histories of trauma that recognizes the presence of trauma symptoms and acknowledges the role that trauma has played in their lives. Trauma Informed Care also acknowledges the effects of working with trauma survivors on our workforce, and seeks to build collaborative and supportive working environments and relationships.
If you believe in our mission of creating healthy families and communities, and like a fast pace, collaborative and team oriented environment, then Heartland Family Service is the agency for you.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Professionals at this level have excellent communication skills with both client and community institutions. Specific project, program or office responsibilities may occur at this level. Decision-making, problem solving, and highly developed interpersonal skills are critical. This position functions as a fully integrated Team Member of the Assertive Community Treatment Team, which is a multi-disciplinary team, that assists individuals with a serious mental illness to minimize symptoms and the resulting impairment in daily functioning. This ACT Team will be serving rural counties of Southwest Iowa Mental Health and Disability Region.
Compensation: Salary is determined by total years of relevant experience
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service field.
- Three years in case management, vocational or skill development experience.
- Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record.
- Experience working with people who have serious and persistent mental illness preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive assessment of client’s mental health history, activities of daily living, family history, social history, employment and educational history. In addition, this staff would be responsible for prioritizing client’s needs and goals to formulate a client centered treatment plan.
- Assist clients in developing skills in the areas of daily living, social and interpersonal relationships, and occupational capabilities.
- Provide support and consultation to team members, client family members, and community partners.
- Maintain all contact documentation and comply with agency standards.
- Utilize technology to deliver services when necessary and complete documentation in electronic health record.
- Provide problem solving and crisis intervention as needed.
- Coordinate services with other community agencies and resources.
- Proactive in problem solving, able to generate creative solutions to challenging situations.
- Displays a courteous and caring attitude at all times to the clientele, volunteers, and visitors of the agency.
- Is dependable and punctual regarding scheduling and attendance.
- Abides by all specific program and Agency procedures, policies, and requirements.
- Develops personal and program related skills through participation in internal and external training opportunities.
- Creates, maintains and shares as appropriate a dynamic self-care plan.
- Strives to make connections between the agency and the larger community whenever possible in order to contribute to the agency’s ongoing fundraising and cultivate new referral sources for the ACT program.
- Essential functions of this job are to be performed on company physical work site, in the community, and in clients’ homes.
- Performs other program related duties as assigned.
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Verify your clinical licensure transfers across states
Mental Health roles at Heartland Family Service often require Nebraska state licensure, such as an LMHP or LCSW. If your credentials were earned abroad or in another state, start the endorsement process early as it can take several months before you're eligible to practice.
Target roles aligned with your visa classification
H-1B sponsorship is most straightforward for licensed clinical positions that require a specific graduate-level degree in a specialty field. Roles requiring only a general bachelor's degree may not qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS criteria, so focus your applications accordingly.
Ask about LCA filing timelines during the offer stage
Before your start date is finalized, confirm that your employer has submitted the Labor Condition Application to DOL. LCA certification is a prerequisite for H-1B filing, and delays here can push back your authorized start date.
Prepare your credential documentation before interviews
Have your degree transcripts evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluation agency before your first interview. Heartland Family Service will need this documentation to substantiate the specialty occupation requirement in any H-1B petition to USCIS.
Browse open Mental Health roles on Migrate Mate
Filtering by visa type and employer is the fastest way to surface roles where sponsorship is realistic. Use Migrate Mate to identify current Mental Health openings at Heartland Family Service that are open to H-1B, TN, or OPT candidates.
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Find Mental Health at Heartland Family Service JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Heartland Family Service sponsor H-1B visas for Mental Healths?
Yes, Heartland Family Service has a track record of sponsoring H-1B visas for Mental Health roles. Sponsorship is most common for licensed clinical positions that require a graduate degree in a specific field, such as social work, counseling, or psychology. If your role qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, the organization has the infrastructure to support the petition process.
How do I apply for Mental Health jobs at Heartland Family Service?
You can browse open Mental Health positions at Heartland Family Service directly through their careers page or through Migrate Mate, which filters roles by visa sponsorship type. When applying, be upfront about your visa status in your cover letter or application. Heartland Family Service operates across multiple service lines, so read each job description carefully to confirm it matches your licensure level and clinical specialty.
Which visa types are commonly used for Mental Health roles at Heartland Family Service?
The most common visa pathways for Mental Health roles at Heartland Family Service are H-1B for licensed clinicians in specialty occupations, and F-1 OPT or CPT for candidates completing graduate-level clinical programs. TN classification is also available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying mental health professions. Each pathway has different eligibility requirements, so the right one depends on your degree, nationality, and current status.
What qualifications does Heartland Family Service expect for Mental Health positions?
Most Mental Health roles require a master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related field. Licensed positions, such as LMHP, LCSW, or LIMHP, require active Nebraska state licensure or documented eligibility for licensure. Some roles accept candidates who are license-eligible and working toward full licensure under clinical supervision, which can also align with OPT supervised practice requirements.
How do I think about timing when pursuing sponsorship at Heartland Family Service?
The biggest timing constraint for H-1B candidates is the annual cap, with USCIS accepting petitions starting April 1 for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your expiration date against this calendar. Cap-exempt pathways do not apply here since Heartland Family Service is not a university or nonprofit research institution, so plan your job search and offer timeline accordingly.
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