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Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services hires across a wide range of mental health roles, from direct care clinicians to specialized therapists, and has a history of supporting international candidates through multiple visa pathways. If you're pursuing clinical or counseling work in a faith-based healthcare setting, Pine Rest is worth targeting.
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We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day.
Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers.
We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.
What Will You Do?
As a Psychiatric Technician Level 1 at Pine Rest, you’ll be part of a tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. Under general supervision and according to departmental policies and procedures and within the individual plan of care performs the role of physical and emotional care given to clients with mental illness and/or developmental delays. Is responsible to actively participate in safety management, milieu management, crisis intervention and prevention.
Our Psychiatric Technicians are driven to make an impact in the lives of those we serve and are motivated by the healing they witness first-hand each day. They are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides a safe and secure environment for persons served and staff in both individual and group settings.
- Collaborates in day-to-day planning/development of person served programming and implementation of programs.
- May assist persons served with personal care. This can include bathing, shaving, washing hands, styling hair, using the bathroom, dressing, etc.
- Actively participate in safety management, crisis intervention and prevention. This also may include monitoring, assessment, de-escalation, implementation of restrictive measures, and emergency psychiatric and medical care.
- Survey, document, and report all safety repair and maintenance needs.
- May perform household duties such as cleaning, cooking and laundry. Drives and escorts persons served to community outings and to appointments.
- Documents all progress notes, medication administration, and any other relevant information, reporting any immediate concerns according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Responsible to monitor for and report to the designated staff any potential risk to person’s served safety that could lead to an adverse outcome.
- May be responsible for both random and scheduled drug testing and conducting searches of persons served and their belongings.
- Completes reports and paperwork as needed.
- Assists in the teaching of persons served/family. This may include social skills, daily living skills, and behavioral and coping techniques.
- Responsible to role model the mission and values of the organization through appropriate social behavior and problem solving. Provides spiritual, emotional, social, mental, and physical support to persons served.
- May learn and help to accomplish treatment plans and goals of persons served.
- May perform basic office duties including but not limited to answering phones, filing, scanning and uploading, using Microsoft Word, etc.
- Assist in training new staff.
- May be responsible to support and promote a recovery focused environment and person-centered approach within the program.
- If working in Hospital and Residential services, responsible to role model the mission and values of the organization, presenting a professional image that is projected in appearance, attitudes and behaviors, time management and communication skills. Provides spiritual, emotional, social, mental and physical support to persons served.
- Responsible for obtaining the necessity of knowledge of medications required by their position.
What Does the Role Require?
Education/Experience:
- Completion of a minimum of six months post high school education in behavioral sciences or equivalent is preferred.
- CNA certification or one to two years of college education is preferred.
Note: While this position is advertised as 'Mental Health Nurse Aide' for recruitment purposes, your official job title at Pine Rest will be Psychiatric Technician, Nurse Tech, or Behavioral Health Professional based on your experience, credentials, and assigned unit. If you have questions about how your background aligns, we encourage you to apply!
Work Schedule:
This position is onsite and may require both weekend and holiday hours.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans
- 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest
- Generous PTO for full and part time employees
- Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness
- Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
- Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members.
Notice:
Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts.
Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.
Who Are We?
We at Pine Rest believe in the power of healing and that everyone in our community has the right to expert care for mental health and substance use disorders. We are much more than just the third largest non-profit behavioral health system in the country, our 220-acre main campus, and our network of clinical sites across Michigan. We are a tight-knit community of healers who witness the impact of our life-changing work each day.
Each day, we are closing the gaps in access to care. We are innovating through leading-edge research, testing, programs, and treatment modalities that others replicate across the country. Our services include a state-of-the-art psychiatric urgent care center and a soon-to-be-built pediatric behavioral health center, outpatient, inpatient, partial hospitalization (day programs), assessment and testing, residential, addiction treatment and specialty services such as crisis response, employee assistance programs, forensic psychiatry and psychology, and neuromodulation. On-the-job educational programs for nurses, psychologists, advanced practice providers, psychiatrists, and chaplains are equipping the next generation of care providers.
We are passionate about serving and are honored to be a part of this incredible work.
What Will You Do?
As a Psychiatric Technician Level 1 at Pine Rest, you’ll be part of a tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. Under general supervision and according to departmental policies and procedures and within the individual plan of care performs the role of physical and emotional care given to clients with mental illness and/or developmental delays. Is responsible to actively participate in safety management, milieu management, crisis intervention and prevention.
Our Psychiatric Technicians are driven to make an impact in the lives of those we serve and are motivated by the healing they witness first-hand each day. They are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides a safe and secure environment for persons served and staff in both individual and group settings.
- Collaborates in day-to-day planning/development of person served programming and implementation of programs.
- May assist persons served with personal care. This can include bathing, shaving, washing hands, styling hair, using the bathroom, dressing, etc.
- Actively participate in safety management, crisis intervention and prevention. This also may include monitoring, assessment, de-escalation, implementation of restrictive measures, and emergency psychiatric and medical care.
- Survey, document, and report all safety repair and maintenance needs.
- May perform household duties such as cleaning, cooking and laundry. Drives and escorts persons served to community outings and to appointments.
- Documents all progress notes, medication administration, and any other relevant information, reporting any immediate concerns according to departmental policies and procedures.
- Responsible to monitor for and report to the designated staff any potential risk to person’s served safety that could lead to an adverse outcome.
- May be responsible for both random and scheduled drug testing and conducting searches of persons served and their belongings.
- Completes reports and paperwork as needed.
- Assists in the teaching of persons served/family. This may include social skills, daily living skills, and behavioral and coping techniques.
- Responsible to role model the mission and values of the organization through appropriate social behavior and problem solving. Provides spiritual, emotional, social, mental, and physical support to persons served.
- May learn and help to accomplish treatment plans and goals of persons served.
- May perform basic office duties including but not limited to answering phones, filing, scanning and uploading, using Microsoft Word, etc.
- Assist in training new staff.
- May be responsible to support and promote a recovery focused environment and person-centered approach within the program.
- If working in Hospital and Residential services, responsible to role model the mission and values of the organization, presenting a professional image that is projected in appearance, attitudes and behaviors, time management and communication skills. Provides spiritual, emotional, social, mental and physical support to persons served.
- Responsible for obtaining the necessity of knowledge of medications required by their position.
What Does the Role Require?
Education/Experience:
- Completion of a minimum of six months post high school education in behavioral sciences or equivalent is preferred.
- CNA certification or one to two years of college education is preferred.
Note: While this position is advertised as 'Mental Health Nurse Aide' for recruitment purposes, your official job title at Pine Rest will be Psychiatric Technician, Nurse Tech, or Behavioral Health Professional based on your experience, credentials, and assigned unit. If you have questions about how your background aligns, we encourage you to apply!
Work Schedule:
This position is onsite and may require both weekend and holiday hours.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans
- 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest
- Generous PTO for full and part time employees
- Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness
- Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
- Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members.
Notice:
Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts.
Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.
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Verify your clinical licensure transfers to Michigan
Mental health roles at Pine Rest typically require state licensure (LPC, LMSW, or LMFT). Confirm your credentials are eligible for Michigan endorsement before applying, since licensure processing can take months and affects your start date.
Target roles where Pine Rest self-petitions
For EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways, Pine Rest must initiate the PERM labor certification with the DOL. Prioritize applying to posted roles rather than cold outreach, since open requisitions signal active hiring intent and a stronger case for sponsorship.
Align your OPT or CPT timeline with Pine Rest's hiring cycle
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your remaining authorized period covers onboarding plus a buffer for any delays. Pine Rest's healthcare hiring process often includes background checks and credentialing steps that can add several weeks before your official start date.
Ask directly about TN eligibility for your role
TN status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying mental health occupations. Ask Pine Rest's HR team whether your specific role title and clinical function meet the TN category criteria before accepting an offer, since not all counseling roles qualify.
Browse open Mental Health roles at Pine Rest on Migrate Mate
Filter by visa type to surface Pine Rest positions that align with your sponsorship eligibility. Migrate Mate consolidates active openings and sponsorship history so you can prioritize applications based on the visa pathway you're pursuing.
Request a clear sponsorship timeline before signing an offer
Once you have an offer, ask Pine Rest to outline when they'll initiate sponsorship paperwork and which USCIS forms are involved. For J-1 roles, confirm the waiver pathway if you're subject to the two-year home residency requirement.
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Does Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services sponsor H-1B visas for Mental Healths?
Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services has sponsored work visas for mental health roles, though H-1B sponsorship depends on the specific position, your qualifications, and timing relative to the annual H-1B cap and lottery. Because H-1B slots are limited and subject to the USCIS registration lottery each April, candidates should also ask Pine Rest about cap-exempt routes if the role is affiliated with a qualifying nonprofit or research entity.
How do I apply for Mental Health jobs at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services?
Start by browsing open mental health roles directly on Pine Rest's careers portal or through Migrate Mate, which surfaces positions filtered by visa sponsorship type. When applying, highlight your clinical licensure status, relevant supervised hours, and any active work authorization. Noting your visa situation clearly in your cover letter or application helps Pine Rest's HR team route your file to the right contact from the outset.
Which visa types are commonly used for Mental Health roles at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services?
Pine Rest has sponsored candidates through several pathways, including F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates, TN status for qualifying Canadian and Mexican clinicians, J-1 for exchange visitors in clinical training programs, and EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based Green Cards for longer-term hires. The right pathway depends on your nationality, degree level, role title, and how quickly you need to begin work.
What qualifications does Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services expect for Mental Health roles?
Most clinical positions at Pine Rest require a master's degree or higher in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field, along with Michigan state licensure or demonstrated eligibility to obtain it. For specialized roles in psychiatry or neuropsychology, doctoral credentials are typically expected. Supervised clinical hours and experience in community or inpatient mental health settings strengthen your application, particularly for roles that involve direct patient care.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Mental Health role at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services?
Timelines vary by visa type. F-1 OPT authorization from USCIS takes up to 90 days to process, so applications should be submitted well before your program end date. TN status for Canadians can often be obtained at the border on the start date if documentation is complete. EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card paths involving PERM labor certification typically take one to three years from filing to approval, depending on DOL and USCIS processing backlogs.
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