E-3 Visa Psychotherapist Jobs
Psychotherapist roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when tied to a relevant degree in psychology, counseling, or social work. Australian nationals can pursue E-3 visa sponsorship without entering a lottery, and two-year renewals mean you can build a long-term U.S. practice without restarting the process each cycle.
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Henry Ford Maplegrove Center is the first residential addiction treatment center in Michigan to be named a Blue Distinction Center for Substance Use Treatment and Recovery for its expertise in providing quality care and excellent patient outcomes. This is the opportunity for you to support clients in a team-oriented environment.
- A substance use disorder therapist provides compassionate care thru several mediums which include psychoeducation and individual and group therapy.
- Therapist will be responsible for Initial assessments to develop a patient centered treatment plans. Provide care in both individual and group therapy sessions.
- Facilitate family sessions as needed.
- Responsible for completing all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents in a clear, concise, timely, manner.
- Evaluate patients' needs for aftercare planning and complete prior to discharge. Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
- Psychotherapist also provides evidence-based care in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders within an interdisciplinary team.
- Provides individual, conjoint, group and family psychotherapy; in addition to crisis intervention services, as needed.
- Ensures that the quality of care is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Master's (or Doctoral) degree in clinical or counseling psychology with one year supervised post masters experience; OR Master's degree in Social Work with two years post Master's experience in mental health/chemical dependency setting.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Licensed Psychologist; OR Limited Licensed Psychologist; OR Licensed Master's in Social Work. Licensed Certified Substance Use Disorder Therapist.
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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General Summary
Henry Ford Maplegrove Center is the first residential addiction treatment center in Michigan to be named a Blue Distinction Center for Substance Use Treatment and Recovery for its expertise in providing quality care and excellent patient outcomes. This is the opportunity for you to support clients in a team-oriented environment.
- A substance use disorder therapist provides compassionate care thru several mediums which include psychoeducation and individual and group therapy.
- Therapist will be responsible for Initial assessments to develop a patient centered treatment plans. Provide care in both individual and group therapy sessions.
- Facilitate family sessions as needed.
- Responsible for completing all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents in a clear, concise, timely, manner.
- Evaluate patients' needs for aftercare planning and complete prior to discharge. Provide crisis intervention to patients as needed.
- Psychotherapist also provides evidence-based care in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders within an interdisciplinary team.
- Provides individual, conjoint, group and family psychotherapy; in addition to crisis intervention services, as needed.
- Ensures that the quality of care is safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Master's (or Doctoral) degree in clinical or counseling psychology with one year supervised post masters experience; OR Master's degree in Social Work with two years post Master's experience in mental health/chemical dependency setting.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
Licensed Psychologist; OR Limited Licensed Psychologist; OR Licensed Master's in Social Work. Licensed Certified Substance Use Disorder Therapist.
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 Psychotherapist
Verify your credentials meet state licensing requirements
U.S. states set their own psychotherapist licensing thresholds, and some require a master's degree rather than a bachelor's. Confirm your Australian qualifications map to the target state's Licensed Professional Counselor or LMFT requirements before applying.
Address specialty occupation directly in your resume
USCIS scrutinizes psychotherapist roles for specialty occupation status. Your resume and cover letter should name your degree field, clinical supervision hours, and any board certifications explicitly so the employer's LCA and petition clearly satisfy the theoretical and practical application standard.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and paperwork
The LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment is scheduled. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA submission, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation so nothing stalls between your job offer and your start date.
Plan your consulate appointment around your licensure timeline
Some states require an active license before a psychotherapist can practice, which takes weeks to transfer from Australia. Book your consulate appointment only after confirming your state license application is progressing, so your E-3 approval and practice authorization align.
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How do I find Psychotherapist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Psychotherapist roles by employers with confirmed E-3 sponsorship history. Most open clinical positions don't advertise visa support in the listing itself, so filtering by sponsorship track record before you apply saves significant time and avoids offers that fall through at the paperwork stage.
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 Psychotherapist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as psychology, counseling, or clinical social work. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field can fail the specialty occupation test, so the job description needs to name a specific discipline rather than just listing a degree as preferred.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Psychotherapist roles?
The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, meaning Australian psychotherapists can apply any time a job offer is in hand rather than waiting for a registration window. H-1B requires clearing a randomized selection process with roughly one-in-four odds for most cap-subject petitions. Both require an LCA and specialty occupation showing, but the E-3 path is substantially more predictable for ongoing clinical careers.
Can I switch employers or practice settings on an E-3?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA and you need a new E-3 visa or an amended status before starting work with them. There's no portability provision equivalent to H-1B's AC21 rule. If you're moving from a group practice to a hospital system or a different state, factor in the DOL certification timeline so there's no gap in your work authorization.
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