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Get Access To All JobsJOB TITLE: Licensed Therapist (LMSW, Bilingual)
REPORTS TO: CCBHC Program Director
DEPARTMENT: CCBHC
LOCATION: ONSITE
We believe that in-person operations are the best way to serve our clients, both directly and through essential operational support. This position requires in-person attendance with a team at 1 Brooklyn clinic location with some travel in support of the CCBHC Project.
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Core Services includes:
- Crisis mental health services including 24-hour mobile crisis teams, emergency crisis intervention, and crisis stabilization
- Screening, assessment, and diagnosis including risk assessment
- Patient-Centered treatment planning or similar processes, including risk assessment and crisis planning
- Outpatient mental health and substance use services
- Outpatient clinic primary care screening and monitoring of key health indicators and health risk
- Targeted case management
- Psychiatric rehabilitation services
- Peer support, counselor services, and family support services
- Intensive community-based mental health care for members of the armed forces & veterans
SUMMARY
Experienced adult mental health bilingual therapist needed for new CCBHC program dedicated to integrating mental health, substance use and medical care. Program will provide care coordination, mobile crisis intervention and ongoing treatment in mental health, medical health and substance use in the Coney Island community. The licensed therapist must conduct intake, evaluation and individual psychotherapy. The person must practice person-centered care, participate in multi-disciplinary team goal setting and reviews, document treatment needs and activities in client record, and continuously assess for risk, including but not limited to suicide. Requirements include attending supervision and training sessions and completing documentation of individual therapy services.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Bilingual skill in a language other than English (preferred)
- Provide bilingual individual therapy to adults with severe and persistent mental illness aimed at identifying and achieving person-centered goals maintaining overall wellness with positive and adaptive coping skills
- Conduct risk assessments, including but not limited to risk to self and others
- Provision of services that are OMH compliant and in line with standards of care for CCBHC services
- Maintain collaborative and compliant documentation that meets OMH and organizational expectations
- Actively participate on an interdisciplinary team and support CCBHC core service
- Participate in person-centered treatment planning, including risk assessment and crisis planning
- Provide DSM diagnostic assessment and treatment plan and make appropriate recommendations and referrals and document all activities in accordance with regulatory agencies policy and procedures
- Conduct regular collateral follow up with treatment partners as clinically indicated and as directed by your immediate supervisor or the CCBHC Director of Mental Health services
- Work closely with clients to develop a person-centered treatment plan that addresses mental health co-morbidity treatment, including improving adherence to recommended treatment
- Evaluate and provide therapeutic interventions in individuals and in groups using evidenced-based practices
- Complete all paperwork requirements and statistical reporting to ensure program compliance with applicable intergovernmental oversight agencies
- Maintain accurate and complete records as required
- Attend all required management and staff meetings and complete all CCBHC and organizational trainings
Experience:
- 2 years, preferred, clinical experience with assessment and individual therapy
- Experience working with adults
- Experience with peer engagement, preferred
- Knowledgeable regarding the psychosocial aspects of illness and health
- Proficient with word processing, electronic health records, and electronic communications
- Well-organized with strong time management skills. Enthusiasm and self-motivation regarding identifying client needs and obtaining related resources
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including being able to maintain a professional temperament with both clients and colleagues
- Excellent psychotherapy skills
- Able to meet program standards in documenting in client records
- Ability to work with challenging clients
- Comfortable and competent working with racially, culturally, religiously and ethnically, linguistically, differently abled diverse communities, including but not limited to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (LMSW)
- Licensed in New York
BENEFITS WE OFFER:
- Medical, including Dental and Vision
- Cafeteria Plans: FSA, Dependent child care plan, qualified transportation plan
- Up to 3% 401k Profit Sharing plan automatic contribution for eligible employees
- 401k Additional 4% match of your contribution from your salary
- Employee Assistant Program Services (EAP)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Referral Bonus for qualifying positions
IDCCCI
Pay: $95,750.00 - $99,750.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- The schedule is 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM or 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Does this work for you?
Experience:
- Children's Services: 5 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Bilingual (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
JOB TITLE: Licensed Therapist (LMSW, Bilingual)
REPORTS TO: CCBHC Program Director
DEPARTMENT: CCBHC
LOCATION: ONSITE
We believe that in-person operations are the best way to serve our clients, both directly and through essential operational support. This position requires in-person attendance with a team at 1 Brooklyn clinic location with some travel in support of the CCBHC Project.
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Core Services includes:
- Crisis mental health services including 24-hour mobile crisis teams, emergency crisis intervention, and crisis stabilization
- Screening, assessment, and diagnosis including risk assessment
- Patient-Centered treatment planning or similar processes, including risk assessment and crisis planning
- Outpatient mental health and substance use services
- Outpatient clinic primary care screening and monitoring of key health indicators and health risk
- Targeted case management
- Psychiatric rehabilitation services
- Peer support, counselor services, and family support services
- Intensive community-based mental health care for members of the armed forces & veterans
SUMMARY
Experienced adult mental health bilingual therapist needed for new CCBHC program dedicated to integrating mental health, substance use and medical care. Program will provide care coordination, mobile crisis intervention and ongoing treatment in mental health, medical health and substance use in the Coney Island community. The licensed therapist must conduct intake, evaluation and individual psychotherapy. The person must practice person-centered care, participate in multi-disciplinary team goal setting and reviews, document treatment needs and activities in client record, and continuously assess for risk, including but not limited to suicide. Requirements include attending supervision and training sessions and completing documentation of individual therapy services.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Bilingual skill in a language other than English (preferred)
- Provide bilingual individual therapy to adults with severe and persistent mental illness aimed at identifying and achieving person-centered goals maintaining overall wellness with positive and adaptive coping skills
- Conduct risk assessments, including but not limited to risk to self and others
- Provision of services that are OMH compliant and in line with standards of care for CCBHC services
- Maintain collaborative and compliant documentation that meets OMH and organizational expectations
- Actively participate on an interdisciplinary team and support CCBHC core service
- Participate in person-centered treatment planning, including risk assessment and crisis planning
- Provide DSM diagnostic assessment and treatment plan and make appropriate recommendations and referrals and document all activities in accordance with regulatory agencies policy and procedures
- Conduct regular collateral follow up with treatment partners as clinically indicated and as directed by your immediate supervisor or the CCBHC Director of Mental Health services
- Work closely with clients to develop a person-centered treatment plan that addresses mental health co-morbidity treatment, including improving adherence to recommended treatment
- Evaluate and provide therapeutic interventions in individuals and in groups using evidenced-based practices
- Complete all paperwork requirements and statistical reporting to ensure program compliance with applicable intergovernmental oversight agencies
- Maintain accurate and complete records as required
- Attend all required management and staff meetings and complete all CCBHC and organizational trainings
Experience:
- 2 years, preferred, clinical experience with assessment and individual therapy
- Experience working with adults
- Experience with peer engagement, preferred
- Knowledgeable regarding the psychosocial aspects of illness and health
- Proficient with word processing, electronic health records, and electronic communications
- Well-organized with strong time management skills. Enthusiasm and self-motivation regarding identifying client needs and obtaining related resources
- Able to work independently and as a member of a team
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including being able to maintain a professional temperament with both clients and colleagues
- Excellent psychotherapy skills
- Able to meet program standards in documenting in client records
- Ability to work with challenging clients
- Comfortable and competent working with racially, culturally, religiously and ethnically, linguistically, differently abled diverse communities, including but not limited to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (LMSW)
- Licensed in New York
BENEFITS WE OFFER:
- Medical, including Dental and Vision
- Cafeteria Plans: FSA, Dependent child care plan, qualified transportation plan
- Up to 3% 401k Profit Sharing plan automatic contribution for eligible employees
- 401k Additional 4% match of your contribution from your salary
- Employee Assistant Program Services (EAP)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Referral Bonus for qualifying positions
IDCCCI
Pay: $95,750.00 - $99,750.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- The schedule is 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM or 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Does this work for you?
Experience:
- Children's Services: 5 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Bilingual (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship in Licensed Therapist
Verify your credentials meet state licensure requirements
Each U.S. state sets its own Licensed Therapist requirements, and many require a master's degree plus supervised hours. Confirm your Australian qualifications meet the destination state's board requirements before approaching employers, or your E-3 visa specialty occupation claim may not hold.
Target employers already filing Labor Condition Applications
Behavioral health networks, hospital systems, and federally qualified health centers regularly file LCAs for therapist roles. Searching DOL's OFLC disclosure data by occupation code filters employers who have navigated this process before, saving you from educating a hiring team from scratch.
Search E-3 sponsorship roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate surfaces Licensed Therapist listings from employers who actively sponsor E-3 visas, so you're not filtering through roles that will stall at the visa question. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have an offer.
Address the specialty occupation question in your cover letter
Licensed Therapist roles must require a specific bachelor's or higher-level degree, not just any degree. If the job posting says 'degree preferred,' ask the employer to revise it to 'degree required in counseling, psychology, or a related field' before the LCA is submitted to DOL.
Clarify your E-3 timeline with the hiring team early
E-3 consular processing typically takes two to six weeks once the LCA is certified. Employers unfamiliar with the E-3 often assume it takes as long as an H-1B visa. Setting accurate expectations at the offer stage prevents rescinded start dates and unnecessary delays.
Prepare your AHPRA registration records for the visa interview
U.S. consular officers reviewing E-3 applications for therapist roles will expect evidence of your professional credentials. Bring your AHPRA registration certificate alongside your Australian degree transcripts and any supervised practice documentation to support the specialty occupation determination.
E-3 Visa Licensed Therapist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Licensed Therapist jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search Licensed Therapist listings from employers who sponsor E-3 visas. Most general job boards mix sponsored and non-sponsored roles without filtering by visa type, which wastes time. Migrate Mate is built specifically for Australian professionals on the E-3 path, so every result reflects employers open to sponsorship.
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 Licensed Therapist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position specifically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, or a directly related field. The key is that the degree requirement must be tied to the role itself, not just preferred. If a job posting accepts any degree field, the employer may need to strengthen the job description before the DOL certifies the LCA.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Licensed Therapist roles?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens, but it has no annual cap and no lottery, so you don't wait for a random draw that selects roughly one in five applicants. For Licensed Therapist roles, both visas require a specialty occupation determination, but the E-3 can be applied for at any time of year and renewed indefinitely, making long-term career planning far more predictable.
Can I switch employers on an E-3 while working as a Licensed Therapist?
Yes, but you need a new LCA certified by the DOL and a new visa stamp reflecting your new employer before you start the new role. Unlike the H-1B portability rule, the E-3 does not allow you to begin working for a new employer while a petition is pending. Plan for a two-to-six-week transition window and confirm your new employer is prepared to file promptly.