E-3 Visa Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs
Behavioral Health Counselor roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a relevant bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling. Australian professionals can secure two-year renewable status with no lottery and no annual cap, making it one of the most accessible paths to U.S. clinical work.
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Location: Evansville, Indiana
Facility: St. Vincent Tri-State Clinics
Department/Specialty: Wellness Preventative Clinics/Tri State Clinics
Schedule: Part-time, 3 days a week
What You Will Do:
- Provide behavioral health counseling services.
- Conduct patient assessments and establish therapy treatment goals.
- Administer individual and group therapy.
- Maintain thorough and confidential records of observations.
- Evaluate progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions.
- Provide patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic activities in the community.
- Work directly with the patient, family, physician and community providers to ensure active and collaborative care from the initiation of treatment to the time of discharge.
What You Will Need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- One or more of the following required:
- Licensed Counselor specializing in Mental Health credentialed from the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Licensed Counselor specializing in Clinical Addiction credentialed from the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Licensed Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice credentialed from the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Licensed Therapist specializing in Marriage & Family credentialed from the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field required.
Why Join Our Team:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
We Are Hiring:
Location: Evansville, Indiana
Facility: St. Vincent Tri-State Clinics
Department/Specialty: Wellness Preventative Clinics/Tri State Clinics
Schedule: Part-time, 3 days a week
What You Will Do:
- Provide behavioral health counseling services.
- Conduct patient assessments and establish therapy treatment goals.
- Administer individual and group therapy.
- Maintain thorough and confidential records of observations.
- Evaluate progress and effectiveness of therapy interventions.
- Provide patient with information regarding resources and therapeutic activities in the community.
- Work directly with the patient, family, physician and community providers to ensure active and collaborative care from the initiation of treatment to the time of discharge.
What You Will Need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- One or more of the following required:
- Licensed Counselor specializing in Mental Health credentialed from the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Licensed Counselor specializing in Clinical Addiction credentialed from the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Licensed Social Worker specializing in Clinical Practice credentialed from the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Licensed Therapist specializing in Marriage & Family credentialed from the Indiana Behavioral Health and Human Services Licensing Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
- Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field required.
Why Join Our Team:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
Benefits:
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Behavioral Health Counselor
Verify your credential equivalency before applying
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees in psychology or social work are generally accepted for E-3 visa specialty occupation purposes, but your employer may request a credential evaluation. Have a NACES-approved evaluator confirm equivalency before your first interview.
Check state licensure requirements early
Each U.S. state has its own licensure board for behavioral health counselors. Confirm which supervised hours and exams your target state requires before accepting an offer, since your E-3 approval depends on a qualifying job, not just a job title.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filings
Community mental health centers, hospital systems, and integrated care networks file LCAs regularly for behavioral health roles. Searching DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data by job title helps you identify which employers have sponsored similar positions before.
Request that your offer letter specifies degree requirements
Consular officers scrutinize whether a behavioral health counselor role genuinely requires a specific degree. An offer letter that explicitly states the minimum educational requirement and relevant field strengthens your E-3 application and reduces the risk of a 221(g) administrative hold.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and paperwork
The LCA must be certified by the DOL before your consulate appointment, and the timeline is tight. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment, so nothing falls through the gap between your employer's HR team and the filing deadlines.
Search for E-3 sponsorship roles through Migrate Mate
Most behavioral health counselor postings don't advertise E-3 sponsorship, but many qualifying employers will sponsor once approached. Use Migrate Mate to find roles matched specifically to E-3 eligibility so you're not filtering hundreds of listings manually.
E-3 Visa Behavioral Health Counselor: Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Behavioral Health Counselor jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point. Most job postings for behavioral health counselor roles don't explicitly advertise E-3 sponsorship, but many qualifying employers, including hospital systems, community mental health centers, and nonprofit care networks, will sponsor once they understand the E-3's low burden. Migrate Mate surfaces roles matched to E-3 eligibility so you're not searching blind.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Behavioral Health Counselor role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as psychology, counseling, or social work. Roles that accept any degree or substitute extensive experience for education without a degree requirement can face scrutiny at the consulate. Your employer's offer letter should clearly state the minimum educational requirement and relevant field to satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Behavioral Health Counselors?
The E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and has no lottery, no annual cap, and a straightforward two-year renewable structure. H-1B visa applicants face an annual lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate for most registrants. For an Australian behavioral health counselor with a qualifying degree and a U.S. job offer, the E-3 is a faster and more predictable path than waiting for H-1B selection.
Do I need a U.S. state license before my employer can file an E-3 application?
Not necessarily before filing, but state licensure affects your ability to practice once you arrive. Some employers will sponsor your E-3 while you complete supervised hours toward full licensure, particularly in states that issue associate or provisional licenses. Confirm with your employer whether the role requires immediate full licensure or permits a supervised practice period, since this directly shapes your start timeline and visa documentation.