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Behavioral Health Technician roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or a related behavioral science field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian mental health professionals targeting residential treatment centers, hospitals, and community behavioral health organizations.
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Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, and in accordance with established policies, procedures, guidelines, and patient care plans, performs a variety of direct patient care activities for patients with addiction, behavioral problems or for mentally ill and imbalanced patients. Provides positive interactions and safe environment to maximize patient wellbeing. Notifies manager of any significant patient care issues.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Minimum of one-year college experience in Behavioral Health, Allied Health, Psychology or related field. If no college experience, must have at least one year of Behavioral Health Technician experience or applicable experience such as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
- Two or more years of experience as a Behavioral Health Technician in an inpatient psychiatric or addiction medicine setting preferred (depending on location hired).
- Ability to physically manage patients when necessary in a safe and therapeutic manner. Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients providing comfort, empathy, encouragement, and support.
- Analytical skills necessary to assess patients and gather data relevant to patient care.
- Ability to work in cooperation with other health care providers to provide quality, safe care to patients.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Complete BLS Heartsaver Certification during orientation.
- Maintain active BLS certification.
- Must complete WELLE training within first three months of becoming a Behavioral Health Technician (location specific). Maintain active WELLE certification.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, and in accordance with established policies, procedures, guidelines, and patient care plans, performs a variety of direct patient care activities for patients with addiction, behavioral problems or for mentally ill and imbalanced patients. Provides positive interactions and safe environment to maximize patient wellbeing. Notifies manager of any significant patient care issues.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Minimum of one-year college experience in Behavioral Health, Allied Health, Psychology or related field. If no college experience, must have at least one year of Behavioral Health Technician experience or applicable experience such as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
- Two or more years of experience as a Behavioral Health Technician in an inpatient psychiatric or addiction medicine setting preferred (depending on location hired).
- Ability to physically manage patients when necessary in a safe and therapeutic manner. Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with patients providing comfort, empathy, encouragement, and support.
- Analytical skills necessary to assess patients and gather data relevant to patient care.
- Ability to work in cooperation with other health care providers to provide quality, safe care to patients.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Complete BLS Heartsaver Certification during orientation.
- Maintain active BLS certification.
- Must complete WELLE training within first three months of becoming a Behavioral Health Technician (location specific). Maintain active WELLE certification.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Behavioral Health Technician
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation requirements
U.S. consular officers assess whether your Australian psychology or behavioral science degree directly supports the BHT role. A three-year bachelor's degree from an Australian university is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, but your employer's job description must explicitly require that specific field of study.
Target employers with dedicated behavioral health programs
Residential treatment facilities, psychiatric hospitals, and community mental health centers are the most consistent E-3 sponsors for BHT roles. These organizations file LCAs regularly and have HR teams familiar with specialty occupation requirements, reducing the risk of a sponsor backing out mid-process.
Confirm the job posting requires a specific degree field
Many BHT postings list a bachelor's degree as preferred rather than required, which disqualifies the role from E-3 eligibility. Before applying, check that the job description specifies psychology, counseling, social work, or a related behavioral science discipline as a minimum qualification.
Ask your employer about LCA filing before accepting an offer
Your employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with the DOL before you can attend your consulate appointment. Confirm they understand this step and have either legal counsel or a filing service ready, as delays at the LCA stage can push back your start date by weeks.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork
Once you have a signed offer letter, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the LCA submission, DS-160 preparation, and consulate documentation from end to end. This is especially useful for BHT roles where employers are sponsoring an E-3 for the first time and need structured support.
Search for E-3 sponsorship jobs using Migrate Mate
Generic job boards don't filter by visa sponsorship type, so you'll waste time on roles where employers won't sponsor E-3 applicants. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for behavioral health technician roles where employers have confirmed E-3 sponsorship willingness.
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How do I find Behavioral Health Technician jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find BHT roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type, so you'll spend significant time screening out roles where sponsorship isn't available. Migrate Mate surfaces positions specifically suited to Australian professionals on the E-3 visa, saving that screening step.
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 Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
A BHT role qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in psychology, counseling, social work, or a directly related behavioral science field. If the posting says a degree is preferred but not required, or accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field, the role likely won't meet the USCIS specialty occupation standard for E-3 purposes.
How does the E-3 visa compare to H-1B for Behavioral Health Technician roles?
The E-3 is significantly more accessible for Australian BHTs than the H-1B. The H-1B is subject to an annual cap of 85,000 slots and a randomized lottery, meaning a qualifying offer and petition still carry no guarantee of selection. The E-3 has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been exhausted, so a complete application with a qualifying employer offer will not be blocked by a lottery.
Can I switch BHT employers after arriving in the U.S. on an E-3?
You can change employers on an E-3, but you cannot start working for the new employer until a fresh LCA has been certified by the DOL and, if you're changing status rather than traveling, your new employer's documentation is in order. Unlike the H-1B, there is no portability provision that lets you start immediately upon filing. Plan for a gap between your last day with the old employer and your first day with the new one.
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