Mental Health Jobs at Riverside Community Care with Visa Sponsorship
Riverside Community Care hires Mental Health professionals across a range of clinical and community-based roles, and the organization has a track record of working through visa sponsorship for qualified candidates. If you're an international professional in mental health, this is an employer worth targeting directly.
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Mental Health Counselor - Group Living Environment
At Riverside Community Care, we believe that every person deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling, self-directed life in the community.
Join our dedicated team and make a lasting difference as a Mental Health Counselor in one of our Group Living Environments (GLE's) — safe, comfortable homes where adults can build confidence, skills, and independence with the right support.
This is your chance to become part of our Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) program — a respected, innovative model of care that empowers adults on their path to recovery.
As a Mental Health Counselor, you will bring compassion, creativity, and a strong sense of collaboration to an environment that honors each person’s strengths and potential while you:
- Partner with residents to reach personal goals by offering guidance, education, and daily living support.
- Help individuals strengthen their physical and emotional wellness while developing essential life skills.
- Encourage self-advocacy, connection, and community involvement through meaningful interactions and supportive coaching.
- Collaborate with a committed team that values mutual learning, respect, and growth.
- Create an environment where people feel safe, heard, and inspired to envision new possibilities for their futures.
At Riverside, we know that when people feel supported — both those we serve and those who serve — amazing things happen. Join a team that values your voice, nurtures your growth, and shares your passion for empowering others to live full and independent lives.
Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours
- Sunday 10am - 6pm
- Monday 7am - 3pm
- Tuesday 2pm - 10pm
- Wednesday 10am - 6pm
- Thursday 7am - 3pm
Pay Rate: $21.37/hour
Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
- Eleven paid holidays
- Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
- Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
- Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
- Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
- Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
Required Skills
- Must have a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in the English language) required
- Ability to work evening and weekend hours required. Must have valid driver's license and available, dependable transportation and be willing to provide transportation to persons served in personal vehicle, as needed
Required Experience
- Bachelor's Degree preferred. High School diploma and one year related experience required
- Experience working with recovery model, dual diagnosis, and/or addictions a plus
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.
Riverside Community Care
Love what you do!
Mental Health Counselor - Group Living Environment
At Riverside Community Care, we believe that every person deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling, self-directed life in the community.
Join our dedicated team and make a lasting difference as a Mental Health Counselor in one of our Group Living Environments (GLE's) — safe, comfortable homes where adults can build confidence, skills, and independence with the right support.
This is your chance to become part of our Adult Community Clinical Services (ACCS) program — a respected, innovative model of care that empowers adults on their path to recovery.
As a Mental Health Counselor, you will bring compassion, creativity, and a strong sense of collaboration to an environment that honors each person’s strengths and potential while you:
- Partner with residents to reach personal goals by offering guidance, education, and daily living support.
- Help individuals strengthen their physical and emotional wellness while developing essential life skills.
- Encourage self-advocacy, connection, and community involvement through meaningful interactions and supportive coaching.
- Collaborate with a committed team that values mutual learning, respect, and growth.
- Create an environment where people feel safe, heard, and inspired to envision new possibilities for their futures.
At Riverside, we know that when people feel supported — both those we serve and those who serve — amazing things happen. Join a team that values your voice, nurtures your growth, and shares your passion for empowering others to live full and independent lives.
Schedule: Full Time, 40 hours
- Sunday 10am - 6pm
- Monday 7am - 3pm
- Tuesday 2pm - 10pm
- Wednesday 10am - 6pm
- Thursday 7am - 3pm
Pay Rate: $21.37/hour
Why You'll Love Riverside
We make a true difference in people’s lives through rewarding work. Most of our jobs come with great benefits – including healthcare, numerous professional development opportunities, and generous time off - all in a respectful and inclusive environment, perhaps why Riverside was named a Boston Globe Top Workplace and a best-in-state employer by Forbes.
Benefits include:
- Comprehensive, high-quality health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Flexible Spending Accounts – both medical and dependent care
- Eleven paid holidays
- Separate accruals for vacation (increases with tenure), personal, and sick time
- Tax-deferred 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Employee Assistance Plan / Travel Assistance Plan
- Employee bonus for referrals resulting in hiring
- Discounts to movie theaters, sporting, and entertainment events
- Employee YMCA discount: 10% off a YMCA monthly membership and 50% off the joiner’s fee
Required Skills
- Must have a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (in the English language) required
- Ability to work evening and weekend hours required. Must have valid driver's license and available, dependable transportation and be willing to provide transportation to persons served in personal vehicle, as needed
Required Experience
- Bachelor's Degree preferred. High School diploma and one year related experience required
- Experience working with recovery model, dual diagnosis, and/or addictions a plus
Riverside Community Care is dedicated to respect, integrity and engagement of all individuals. We are committed to building an inclusive and culturally competent organization and we value the richness of having a diverse applicant pool. As an employer committed to equal opportunity, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic as established by law.
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Verify Your Licensure Transfers Across States
Mental health licensure (LCSW, LMHC, LPC) is state-specific. Before applying, confirm your credentials meet Massachusetts requirements or identify the steps to convert a foreign or out-of-state license, since Riverside will expect licensure eligibility on day one.
Target Roles Matching Your Clinical Specialization
Riverside Community Care spans outpatient, school-based, and crisis services. Apply to postings that align with your training area, since specialty occupation status under H-1B requires a direct connection between your degree field and the specific role you're filling.
Ask Directly About Sponsorship During Screening
Community mental health employers sometimes handle sponsorship case by case rather than through a fixed policy. Raise visa sponsorship in your first recruiter conversation so both sides can assess fit before investing time in interviews and credentialing reviews.
Build a Credentials Packet Before You Apply
Prepare a foreign credential evaluation from a NACES-approved body, your degree transcripts, and any supervised clinical hours documentation. Riverside's HR team will need these to support a USCIS H-1B petition, and having them ready speeds the offer-to-filing timeline significantly.
Understand the H-1B Cap and October Start Dates
If Riverside sponsors you through a cap-subject H-1B, USCIS registrations open in March with an October 1 start date. Plan your job search timeline around this window so an offer doesn't expire while you wait for cap season.
Use Migrate Mate to Surface Active Openings
Mental health roles at Riverside can span multiple program areas and fill quickly. Use Migrate Mate to filter Riverside Community Care's current openings by visa type so you're applying to positions where sponsorship is already part of the hiring conversation.
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Find Mental Health at Riverside Community Care JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Riverside Community Care sponsor H-1B visas for Mental Healths?
Yes, Riverside Community Care has sponsored H-1B visas for Mental Health professionals. Sponsorship is typically extended to licensed clinicians in specialty occupation roles where a specific degree field is required. If you're a licensed social worker, counselor, or psychologist, your role is likely to qualify. Confirm sponsorship availability directly with the recruiter during initial screening, since not every posting automatically includes it.
How do I apply for Mental Health jobs at Riverside Community Care?
Applications go through Riverside Community Care's careers portal. Before applying, review the licensure requirements listed in each posting since Massachusetts clinical licenses are typically required or required within a set timeframe. If you need visa sponsorship, flag it in your initial communication with the recruiter. Migrate Mate lets you browse Riverside's current Mental Health openings filtered by visa sponsorship type, which helps you prioritize the right roles.
Which visa types are commonly used for Mental Health roles at Riverside Community Care?
H-1B is the most common visa pathway for licensed Mental Health professionals at organizations like Riverside Community Care. J-1 visas are also used, particularly for clinicians completing residency or fellowship placements. F-1 OPT and CPT can apply for recent graduates in supervised clinical roles. TN visas are available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying mental health occupations under the USMCA.
What qualifications and experience does Riverside Community Care expect for Mental Health roles?
Most clinical roles require a master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field, along with state licensure or eligibility for licensure in Massachusetts. Roles in community mental health often prioritize experience with underserved populations, crisis intervention, or co-occurring disorders. Foreign-trained clinicians should obtain a NACES-approved credential evaluation to confirm degree equivalency before applying.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Mental Health role at Riverside Community Care?
Timeline depends on visa type. For H-1B, employers file during the March registration window and employment begins October 1 at the earliest, meaning the process from offer to start can take six months or more. J-1 sponsorship timelines vary by program. Having your credential evaluations, transcripts, and licensure documentation ready in advance reduces delays on Riverside's end once an offer is made.
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