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As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position provides core clinical services within assigned treatment program. The incumbent provides leadership to clinical team and on-site management support in collaboration with the program manager/director.
Corporate Overview: University of Utah Health is an integrated academic healthcare system with five hospitals including a level 1 trauma center, eleven community health centers, over 1,600 providers, and a health plan serving over 200,000 members. University of Utah Health is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. In addition to our clinical delivery system, we have a School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, and College of Health providing education and training for over 1,250 providers annually. We have over 2 million patient visits annually and research grants exceeding $350 million. University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics represents our clinical operations for the larger health system.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Provides safe and appropriate specialized programs.
- Assesses patients, develops and implements treatment programs to meet the goals of treatment services and patient needs.
- Establishes treatment goals.
- Evaluates therapy results and modifies treatment plans accordingly.
- Develops discharge plans in collaboration with patient, family and treatment team members.
- Participates as an active member of the treatment team.
- Participates in the department and service delivery unit's quality improvement programs.
- Evaluates and assists in procurement of needed resources.
- Performs leadership role for therapy teams.
- Provides direct clinical supervision of programs, group work and family education.
- Serves as a liaison with all mental health and legal services as required.
- Assists program manager/director with providing on-site clinical and leadership interventions.
- Provides direct patient care in area of expertise.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
- Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
- Knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development.
- Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
Qualifications
Required
- Four years of progressive leadership experience.
Licenses Required
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- One of the following
- Current licensure to practice as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS) in the State of Utah.
- Current licensure to practice as a Master Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (MTRS) in the State of Utah.
- Current registration as an Art Therapist (ATR) with the American Art Therapy Association.
- Current Music Therapy certification through the Certification Board for Music Therapy (MT-BC).
- Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) by the Art Therapy Credentials Board.
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing patient care to those with psychiatric conditions.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 85938
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule MON-FRI
Location Name Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI)
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department HMH CST 93H EXPRESSIVE THERAPY
Category Social Services
Workplace Set Up On-site
Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position provides core clinical services within assigned treatment program. The incumbent provides leadership to clinical team and on-site management support in collaboration with the program manager/director.
Corporate Overview: University of Utah Health is an integrated academic healthcare system with five hospitals including a level 1 trauma center, eleven community health centers, over 1,600 providers, and a health plan serving over 200,000 members. University of Utah Health is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. In addition to our clinical delivery system, we have a School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, and College of Health providing education and training for over 1,250 providers annually. We have over 2 million patient visits annually and research grants exceeding $350 million. University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics represents our clinical operations for the larger health system.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Provides safe and appropriate specialized programs.
- Assesses patients, develops and implements treatment programs to meet the goals of treatment services and patient needs.
- Establishes treatment goals.
- Evaluates therapy results and modifies treatment plans accordingly.
- Develops discharge plans in collaboration with patient, family and treatment team members.
- Participates as an active member of the treatment team.
- Participates in the department and service delivery unit's quality improvement programs.
- Evaluates and assists in procurement of needed resources.
- Performs leadership role for therapy teams.
- Provides direct clinical supervision of programs, group work and family education.
- Serves as a liaison with all mental health and legal services as required.
- Assists program manager/director with providing on-site clinical and leadership interventions.
- Provides direct patient care in area of expertise.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
- Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
- Knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development.
- Ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.
Qualifications
Required
- Four years of progressive leadership experience.
Licenses Required
- Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
- One of the following
- Current licensure to practice as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS) in the State of Utah.
- Current licensure to practice as a Master Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (MTRS) in the State of Utah.
- Current registration as an Art Therapist (ATR) with the American Art Therapy Association.
- Current Music Therapy certification through the Certification Board for Music Therapy (MT-BC).
- Board Certified Art Therapist (ATR-BC) by the Art Therapy Credentials Board.
Additional license requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Qualifications (Preferred)
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
- This position involves intensive work that may exert up to 50 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects, such as medical equipment, or patients while providing patient care to those with psychiatric conditions.
Physical Requirements
Carrying, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 85938
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule MON-FRI
Location Name Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI)
Workplace Set Up On-site
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department HMH CST 93H EXPRESSIVE THERAPY
Category Social Services
Workplace Set Up On-site
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Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
Your Australian bachelor's in psychology, social work, or counseling must directly align with the Behavioral Health Specialist role. A three-year Australian degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's, but get a formal credential evaluation before applying.
Target employers with behavioral health infrastructure
Community mental health centers, hospital systems, and federally qualified health centers file LCAs routinely and have HR teams familiar with work visa processes. State-funded behavioral health agencies are also strong targets, as they operate under federal compliance requirements that normalize sponsorship.
Ask about LCA filing before accepting an offer
Before signing, confirm your employer will file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL certifying prevailing wage compliance. Some behavioral health employers confuse sponsorship with permanent residency and decline unnecessarily. Clarify that the E-3 visa involves no PERM labor certification and no employer cost beyond filing fees.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your paperwork
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This is especially useful if your employer has never sponsored an E-3 before and needs guidance on the DOL certification step.
Check state licensure requirements before your interview
Many U.S. Behavioral Health Specialist roles require state licensure or supervised hours toward it. Research the licensing board requirements in your target state before interviewing, so you can speak confidently about your pathway to full licensure under E-3 status.
Plan your consulate appointment around clinical start dates
E-3 visas are issued at Australian consulates, and appointment availability varies by location. Book your USCIS-stamped visa appointment as soon as your LCA is certified so your start date aligns with your employer's onboarding schedule and clinical caseload handover.
E-3 Visa Behavioral Health Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Behavioral Health Specialist jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters roles by E-3 visa sponsorship history, so you're only looking at employers who have filed LCAs for behavioral health and similar positions before. That's a faster path than manually screening job postings and asking each employer whether they'll sponsor an Australian national on an E-3.
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 Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field like psychology, counseling, social work, or behavioral science. Roles that accept any degree or substitute extensive experience for education may not meet the specialty occupation threshold. The job description and your credentials both need to point to the same academic discipline.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Behavioral Health Specialist positions?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no cap on available visas, so you're not waiting on a random selection each April. H-1B visa registrations require employer sponsorship plus lottery luck, and even selected petitions can take months to adjudicate. For Australian behavioral health professionals, the E-3 is a direct path that doesn't depend on lottery outcomes.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 as a Behavioral Health Specialist?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL before you start work. There's no portability provision that lets you carry your existing E-3 authorization to a new clinical setting. You'll also need to apply for a new E-3 visa stamp at a consulate, so plan for a gap between roles if you're switching positions.