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RHA Health Services hires Mental Health Counselors across community-based and residential programs in multiple states, supporting individuals with behavioral health and developmental needs. They have a track record of pursuing employment-based sponsorship for clinical roles, making them a realistic target for internationally trained counselors building a long-term U.S. career.
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Child First Mental Health and Development Clinician
Type: Credentialed
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
Mental Health & Developmental Clinician – Child First Program
The Mental Health and Developmental Clinician partners with a Care Coordinator to provide intensive, home-based services to families with young children (prenatal–5). Using Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), this role focuses on strengthening caregiver-child relationships, supporting healthy development, and addressing the impact of trauma and chronic stress.
Child First is an evidence-based, two-generation home visiting program recognized by HHS and SAMHSA. Ideal candidates are compassionate, organized, flexible, and committed to early childhood mental health and team-based care.
Position Requirements:
- Graduate degree in Counseling or a related field
- Valid licensure to provide mental/behavioral healthcare
- Licenses include LCMHC, LCMHCA, LCSWA, LCSW, LMFTA, and LMFT
- General working knowledge of the human services delivery system
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Ability to perform tasks on the computer including working with Microsoft 360, Excel, Word and other basic programs
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance
- Experience working psychotherapeutically with culturally diverse children and families, including parent-child therapeutic work and play therapy with very young children (0-5 years), for a minimum of three years preferred. Past CPP training is highly valued
- Knowledge of relationship-based, psychodynamic intervention and early child development; parent-child relationships and attachment theory; effects of trauma and environmental risks on early childhood brain development, especially violence exposure, maternal depression, and substance abuse; and community-level risk factors (e.g., poverty, homelessness)
- Experience providing mental health assessment and consultation to early care and education sites preferred
- Knowledge and experience working with adults with mental health, substance use, and cognitive challenges preferred
- Experience providing intervention within diverse home and community settings preferred
Responsibilities:
- Providing therapeutic services including assessments, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy to individuals served including but not limited to adults and children/adolescents
- Serving individuals with wide variety of mental health and substance use diagnoses
- Facilitating relationships and serving as a link between the company, parents, guardians, local agencies and the community
- Supporting individuals with connections to services and referral for holistic treatment
- Working closely with other clinical/professional staff to maintain communication and providing feedback, standardizing procedures and expediting treatment implementation
Pre-employment screening:
- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals
We offer the following benefits to employees:
- Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
- Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement
RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
We are hiring for:
Child First Mental Health and Development Clinician
Type: Credentialed
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
Mental Health & Developmental Clinician – Child First Program
The Mental Health and Developmental Clinician partners with a Care Coordinator to provide intensive, home-based services to families with young children (prenatal–5). Using Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), this role focuses on strengthening caregiver-child relationships, supporting healthy development, and addressing the impact of trauma and chronic stress.
Child First is an evidence-based, two-generation home visiting program recognized by HHS and SAMHSA. Ideal candidates are compassionate, organized, flexible, and committed to early childhood mental health and team-based care.
Position Requirements:
- Graduate degree in Counseling or a related field
- Valid licensure to provide mental/behavioral healthcare
- Licenses include LCMHC, LCMHCA, LCSWA, LCSW, LMFTA, and LMFT
- General working knowledge of the human services delivery system
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Ability to perform tasks on the computer including working with Microsoft 360, Excel, Word and other basic programs
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance
- Experience working psychotherapeutically with culturally diverse children and families, including parent-child therapeutic work and play therapy with very young children (0-5 years), for a minimum of three years preferred. Past CPP training is highly valued
- Knowledge of relationship-based, psychodynamic intervention and early child development; parent-child relationships and attachment theory; effects of trauma and environmental risks on early childhood brain development, especially violence exposure, maternal depression, and substance abuse; and community-level risk factors (e.g., poverty, homelessness)
- Experience providing mental health assessment and consultation to early care and education sites preferred
- Knowledge and experience working with adults with mental health, substance use, and cognitive challenges preferred
- Experience providing intervention within diverse home and community settings preferred
Responsibilities:
- Providing therapeutic services including assessments, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy to individuals served including but not limited to adults and children/adolescents
- Serving individuals with wide variety of mental health and substance use diagnoses
- Facilitating relationships and serving as a link between the company, parents, guardians, local agencies and the community
- Supporting individuals with connections to services and referral for holistic treatment
- Working closely with other clinical/professional staff to maintain communication and providing feedback, standardizing procedures and expediting treatment implementation
Pre-employment screening:
- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals
We offer the following benefits to employees:
- Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
- Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement
RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
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Verify Your Licensure Transfers Across States
RHA operates in several states with different LPC and LCSW licensure requirements. Before applying, confirm your foreign credentials have been evaluated by a NACES-approved service and check whether the specific state RHA is hiring in accepts your credential pathway.
Target Roles Tied to Underserved Communities
RHA's hiring is concentrated in behavioral health programs serving underserved populations, which strengthens the EB-2 National Interest Waiver case. Positions tied to these communities carry a more defensible sponsorship argument when USCIS evaluates labor market need.
Ask About PERM Timelines During the Offer Stage
EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship requires a DOL PERM labor certification, which typically takes 12 to 18 months before the immigrant visa petition can be filed. Clarify upfront whether RHA initiates PERM concurrent with your start date or after a qualifying period.
Use Migrate Mate to Surface Active RHA Openings
RHA posts Mental Health Counseling roles across multiple states at different times. Use Migrate Mate to filter for current RHA openings that explicitly list visa sponsorship, so you're applying to positions where the pathway is already confirmed rather than asking cold.
Prepare a Supervision Hours Summary Before Interviewing
Many RHA counseling roles require documented supervised clinical hours toward full licensure. Compile a clear summary of your hours, supervisor credentials, and applicable state board standards so hiring managers can quickly assess your status in the licensure pipeline.
Understand the Cap-Exempt Advantage for Nonprofit Healthcare
If RHA is operating as or affiliating with a nonprofit healthcare entity, H-1B petitions filed through that entity may be cap-exempt, meaning you can be filed at any time of year rather than waiting for the annual April lottery window. Confirm the entity type with the recruiter directly.
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Find Mental Health Counseling at RHA Health Services JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does RHA Health Services sponsor H-1B visas for Mental Health Counselors?
RHA Health Services has sponsored employment-based visas for clinical roles including Mental Health Counseling positions. Whether a specific opening includes H-1B sponsorship depends on the hiring entity's nonprofit or for-profit status, which affects cap-exempt eligibility. Ask the recruiter directly which legal entity the role sits under, as this determines both the visa pathway and filing timeline.
Which visa types are commonly used for Mental Health Counseling roles at RHA Health Services?
Mental Health Counseling positions at RHA most commonly involve EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visa sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which leads to a Green Card. H-1B sponsorship is possible where the role qualifies as a specialty occupation and the hiring entity has cap-exempt status. The right pathway depends on your degree level, licensure stage, and the specific program you're joining.
What qualifications and experience does RHA Health Services expect for Mental Health Counseling roles?
Most RHA Mental Health Counseling roles require at minimum a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related clinical field. State licensure or active progress toward licensure, such as accumulating supervised hours toward an LPC or LCSW credential, is typically required. Experience in community mental health, behavioral health, or working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is frequently preferred given RHA's program focus.
How do I apply for Mental Health Counseling jobs at RHA Health Services?
You can browse and apply for RHA Mental Health Counseling openings directly through Migrate Mate, which filters for roles with confirmed visa sponsorship so you're not wasting time on positions that won't support your immigration needs. When you apply, tailor your resume to highlight clinical supervision hours, relevant licensure progress, and any experience with underserved or behavioral health populations, as these align closely with RHA's program model.
How do I plan my timeline if RHA Health Services is sponsoring my Green Card through PERM?
PERM labor certification is filed with the DOL and currently takes 12 to 18 months to process before RHA can file your EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visa petition with USCIS. Many employers begin PERM only after an initial employment period, often six to twelve months. Factor this into your planning, especially if you're currently on a status with limited remaining authorized stay, and discuss the start date for PERM with RHA's HR or immigration counsel before accepting an offer.
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