Mental Health Jobs at MyMichigan Health with Visa Sponsorship
MyMichigan Health hires mental health professionals across its Michigan-based hospital and outpatient network, including licensed counselors, psychiatrists, and social workers. The organization has a documented track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified clinical candidates, making it a viable target for international mental health job seekers.
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This position delegates responsibility to the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Aides. Activities of this position are patient focused and utilize assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with occupational therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
(20%) Evaluates the patient’s function by performing formal/informal testing measures to determine the skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular status, developmental, social, and cognitive functions.
(20%) Develops a goal specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patient’s tolerance to carry-out the treatment plan as prescribed.
(20%) Submits a written treatment regime to be included as part of the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the physician. Updates plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status. Co-signs verbal orders received by occupational therapist assistant as necessary.
(20%) Devises a schedule of treatment, which is frequency and duration specific to be discussed with patient/family/caregiver and coordinated with clinical support staff.
(20%) Educates patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding pathology or condition, patient alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment through forms of rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions. Provides supervision for Occupational Therapist Assistants, Home Health Aides, and students per affiliate and regulatory standards.
Certifications and Licensures
Credential: OTR: Occupational Therapist
Qualification Source: MI
Essential: true
Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support
Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer
Qualification Source: AHA
Essential: true
Credential: NBCOT: NB Certification in Occupational Therapy
Essential: true
Credential: ICHAT: iChat(annually on Hire Date)
Essential: true
Credential: TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Management
Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)
Essential: true
Required Education
Education: Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy required
Equivalent Experience: Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy preferred
Education Specialization: Occupational Therapy
Essential: true
Other Information
Participates in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate. Promotes occupational therapy within MyMichigan Health and service area, participating in and providing community education. Function as case manager for assigned cases. Demonstrates commitment to MyMichigan Health and specific affiliate mission as evidenced by customer service, quality of service, and teamwork. Maintains confidentiality of patient and affiliate information in accordance with MyMichigan Health and affiliate policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Recommends adaptive/supportive equipment based on assessment; contacts appropriate representative and/or supplier to place order and assists in securing equipment for patient. Documents the patient/family/caregiver response to treatment and changes in patient condition per affiliate documentation policies and/or standards and in compliance with regulatory agencies. Completes daily documentation necessary for billing procedures per affiliate policy and in compliance with regulatory agencies. Provides treatment intervention and demonstrates competence to facilitate or restore optimal functioning specific to therapist’s patient care area. Educates patient/family/caregiver in home education program using relevant and effective teaching methods. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication with all internal and external customers to maximize quality of patient care including coordination with interdisciplinary team members. Promotes education and development among staff, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods. Promotes process improvement. Assists with program development.
Experience, Training And Skills
Successful completion of MyMichigan Health and affiliate specific orientation. Successful completion of new hire competency. Interpersonal skills needed for effective verbal and written communication in the English language to interact with people individually and in a group at all levels. Ability to work independently, demonstrating problem solving and organizational skills, time management skills and initiative. Mandatory tuberculosis (TB) testing as required. Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is required and must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan. Ability to work where employee may be exposed to communicable diseases. Ability to use personal protective equipment correctly.
Ability To Perform Essential Job Functions With Reasonable Accommodation.
Ability to demonstrate and teach selected treatment routines to appropriate professional and non-professional individuals. AOTA membership preferred.
Physical/Mental Requirements And Typical Working Conditions
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis. Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.
Summary
This position delegates responsibility to the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Aides. Activities of this position are patient focused and utilize assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with occupational therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
(20%) Evaluates the patient’s function by performing formal/informal testing measures to determine the skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular status, developmental, social, and cognitive functions.
(20%) Develops a goal specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patient’s tolerance to carry-out the treatment plan as prescribed.
(20%) Submits a written treatment regime to be included as part of the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the physician. Updates plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status. Co-signs verbal orders received by occupational therapist assistant as necessary.
(20%) Devises a schedule of treatment, which is frequency and duration specific to be discussed with patient/family/caregiver and coordinated with clinical support staff.
(20%) Educates patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding pathology or condition, patient alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment through forms of rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions. Provides supervision for Occupational Therapist Assistants, Home Health Aides, and students per affiliate and regulatory standards.
Certifications and Licensures
Credential: OTR: Occupational Therapist
Qualification Source: MI
Essential: true
Credential: BLS: Basic Life Support
Equivalent Experience: Within 1 month of hire or transfer
Qualification Source: AHA
Essential: true
Credential: NBCOT: NB Certification in Occupational Therapy
Essential: true
Credential: ICHAT: iChat(annually on Hire Date)
Essential: true
Credential: TEAM ADVANCED: Techniques for Effective Aggression Management
Equivalent Experience: Within 6 months of hire or transfer (Employees who are in this position on or before 12/31/2023 will have 24 months to complete this certification)
Essential: true
Required Education
Education: Bachelor's Degree Occupational Therapy required
Equivalent Experience: Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy preferred
Education Specialization: Occupational Therapy
Essential: true
Other Information
Participates in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate. Promotes occupational therapy within MyMichigan Health and service area, participating in and providing community education. Function as case manager for assigned cases. Demonstrates commitment to MyMichigan Health and specific affiliate mission as evidenced by customer service, quality of service, and teamwork. Maintains confidentiality of patient and affiliate information in accordance with MyMichigan Health and affiliate policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.
Other Duties And Responsibilities
Recommends adaptive/supportive equipment based on assessment; contacts appropriate representative and/or supplier to place order and assists in securing equipment for patient. Documents the patient/family/caregiver response to treatment and changes in patient condition per affiliate documentation policies and/or standards and in compliance with regulatory agencies. Completes daily documentation necessary for billing procedures per affiliate policy and in compliance with regulatory agencies. Provides treatment intervention and demonstrates competence to facilitate or restore optimal functioning specific to therapist’s patient care area. Educates patient/family/caregiver in home education program using relevant and effective teaching methods. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication with all internal and external customers to maximize quality of patient care including coordination with interdisciplinary team members. Promotes education and development among staff, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods. Promotes process improvement. Assists with program development.
Experience, Training And Skills
Successful completion of MyMichigan Health and affiliate specific orientation. Successful completion of new hire competency. Interpersonal skills needed for effective verbal and written communication in the English language to interact with people individually and in a group at all levels. Ability to work independently, demonstrating problem solving and organizational skills, time management skills and initiative. Mandatory tuberculosis (TB) testing as required. Mandatory Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is required and must be completed annually according to the Exposure Control Plan. Ability to work where employee may be exposed to communicable diseases. Ability to use personal protective equipment correctly.
Ability To Perform Essential Job Functions With Reasonable Accommodation.
Ability to demonstrate and teach selected treatment routines to appropriate professional and non-professional individuals. AOTA membership preferred.
Physical/Mental Requirements And Typical Working Conditions
Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as, trauma, grief and death. Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position. Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description. Overall vision and hearing is necessary with or without assisted device(s). Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling or crouching. Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required. Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake. Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis. Physical Demand Level: Medium. Must be able to occasionally (0-33% of the workday) lift or carry 21-50 lbs., frequently 34-66% of the workday 20 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls and constantly (67-100% or the workday) 10 lbs.
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Verify your clinical licensure transfers to Michigan
Michigan requires state-specific licensure for roles like LPC, LMSW, and psychiatrist. Confirm your credentials are eligible for endorsement or reciprocity before applying, since MyMichigan Health's HR will flag unlicensed candidates early in screening.
Target MyMichigan Health's outpatient and rural openings
Rural and underserved facility roles within health systems often face harder-to-fill pipelines, which increases an employer's willingness to sponsor. MyMichigan Health operates sites across mid-Michigan where mental health demand consistently outpaces local candidate supply.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open mental health roles by sponsorship type
Not every posting at a sponsoring employer is approved for visa support. Search MyMichigan Health's mental health openings on Migrate Mate to identify which specific roles are tied to H-1B, TN, or OPT sponsorship before investing time in an application.
Ask HR about LCA timelines before accepting an offer
Your employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with the DOL before USCIS can process your H-1B petition. Ask MyMichigan Health's HR team when they plan to initiate this step so you can build a realistic start-date buffer into your offer negotiation.
Align your degree field with the specific role's specialty occupation definition
USCIS scrutinizes healthcare roles carefully under the specialty occupation standard. A degree in clinical psychology, social work, or psychiatry should map directly to the posted job title. Misaligned credentials are a common H-1B denial trigger in mental health filings.
Prepare a credential evaluation before your interview
If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a NACES-member credential evaluation completed before your first interview. MyMichigan Health's credentialing and HR teams both review educational equivalency, and having the evaluation ready signals you're serious and prepared.
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Find Mental Health at MyMichigan Health JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does MyMichigan Health sponsor H-1B visas for Mental Healths?
Yes, MyMichigan Health sponsors H-1B visas for qualified mental health professionals, including roles in psychiatry, clinical social work, and counseling. Sponsorship is tied to specific open positions rather than offered broadly, so confirm with the hiring team during the offer stage that the role is approved for H-1B support before signing anything.
Which visa types does MyMichigan Health commonly use for Mental Health roles?
MyMichigan Health sponsors H-1B visas for most mental health positions requiring a specialty occupation degree. F-1 OPT and CPT are available for recent graduates in clinical fields, allowing you to start work before a full H-1B petition is filed. Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying mental health professions may also be eligible for TN status, which has a simpler application process.
What qualifications does MyMichigan Health expect for Mental Health positions?
Most licensed clinical roles require a master's or doctoral degree in a field such as social work, counseling, clinical psychology, or psychiatry, plus active Michigan state licensure or eligibility. Roles with supervisory or inpatient responsibilities often require post-graduate clinical hours. Foreign-educated candidates should have their credentials evaluated by a NACES-approved agency before applying.
How do I apply for Mental Health jobs at MyMichigan Health?
Browse open mental health positions on Migrate Mate, where roles at MyMichigan Health are filtered by visa sponsorship type so you can confirm eligibility upfront. Apply directly through the employer's careers portal, and in your cover letter note your visa status and intended start date. Following up with the HR recruiter after submission improves response rates for sponsored positions.
How do I plan my timeline if MyMichigan Health sponsors my H-1B?
If you're on F-1 OPT, your employer needs to file your H-1B petition by the April 1 USCIS deadline for an October 1 start. Factor in DOL Labor Condition Application processing time of seven business days minimum before the I-129 can be submitted. Start conversations with HR at least six months before your OPT expires to avoid gaps in work authorization.
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