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School Counselor roles in U.S. public and private schools qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at minimum a relevant bachelor's degree, typically in counseling or psychology. The E-3 has no lottery and renews in two-year increments, making it a stable path for Australian counselors building a long-term U.S. career.
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Primary Location Location E
Department Psychiatry
Shift Day (United States of America)
Schedule Full time
Weekly Hours 40
FTE 1
Employee Status Regular
School-based positions are 10-month positions based on start and end dates for their specific school and have summers off unpaid. There are opportunities for hours over the summer, but summer work is not guaranteed and there are no opportunities for full-time work over the summer months. Benefits do not lapse over the summer regardless of work.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Psychosocial Assessment: Performs psychosocial assessments taking into consideration family, social, and medical history. Maintains current knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses. Report suspicions of abuse and neglect to legally mandated authorities for investigations. Completes documentation with accuracy and clarity.
Resource Support: Collaboration with the health care team in the development of a treatment plan and assisting in the identification of appropriate resources to support the interventions. Collaboration with patient/family/caregivers to identify appropriate resources to support the needed interventions. Maintain fluent knowledge of internal and external resources. Provide real time accurate information to patient/family/caregiver for resources for which they are eligible. Provide condition-specific and related medical, financial, educational, and social supportive resource information. Evaluates effectiveness of clinical interventions and make changes as needed.
Psychosocial Interventions: Provide psychosocial services as identified in the patient's comprehensive plan of care. Provides supportive counseling with the goal of improving emotional coping and adherence to the treatment plan. Education of the patient/family/caregiver and members of the health care team about treatment options. Provide self-management support to high risk/complex patients/families to increase their skills and confidence to manage their chronic care conditions at home. Provide groups and programs for special populations as needed. Provide anticipatory guidance and planning to reduce or eliminate psychosocial barriers to discharge. Coordinate and facilitate family centered care team meetings. Provide crisis assessment and interventions to patients/families/caregivers with the goal of restoring equilibrium. Collaborate with referral sources and health care team members.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working for system improvement, promoting patient/family/caregiver well-being. Identify and advocate for the needs of the patient/families/caregivers within the healthcare system and community. Act as a liaison between the patient/family/caregiver within the medical team and outside agencies. Act as the mediator as needed with in the medical team on behalf of the patient/family/caregiver. Empower the patient/family/caregiver to problem-solve by exploring options of care when available and alternative plans, when necessary, to achieve desired outcomes. Facilitate communication and coordination between members of the health care team while involving the patient/family/caregiver in the decision making process in order to minimize fragmentation of services.
Collaboration: Partner with the patient, family, healthcare team in the safe transition of care to the next, most appropriate level. Educates health care professionals and or students on the psychosocial aspects of patient care and the role and function of social work. Promotes a positive work environment. Participates in professional growth opportunities. Attend divisional, team, institution meetings/conferences, and in-service programs to develop skills.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Clinical Counseling or Social Work
2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
LPCC or LISW License in the state of Ohio
May require clinical license, certification or training
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
INTRODUCTION
Primary Location Location E
Department Psychiatry
Shift Day (United States of America)
Schedule Full time
Weekly Hours 40
FTE 1
Employee Status Regular
School-based positions are 10-month positions based on start and end dates for their specific school and have summers off unpaid. There are opportunities for hours over the summer, but summer work is not guaranteed and there are no opportunities for full-time work over the summer months. Benefits do not lapse over the summer regardless of work.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Psychosocial Assessment: Performs psychosocial assessments taking into consideration family, social, and medical history. Maintains current knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses. Report suspicions of abuse and neglect to legally mandated authorities for investigations. Completes documentation with accuracy and clarity.
Resource Support: Collaboration with the health care team in the development of a treatment plan and assisting in the identification of appropriate resources to support the interventions. Collaboration with patient/family/caregivers to identify appropriate resources to support the needed interventions. Maintain fluent knowledge of internal and external resources. Provide real time accurate information to patient/family/caregiver for resources for which they are eligible. Provide condition-specific and related medical, financial, educational, and social supportive resource information. Evaluates effectiveness of clinical interventions and make changes as needed.
Psychosocial Interventions: Provide psychosocial services as identified in the patient's comprehensive plan of care. Provides supportive counseling with the goal of improving emotional coping and adherence to the treatment plan. Education of the patient/family/caregiver and members of the health care team about treatment options. Provide self-management support to high risk/complex patients/families to increase their skills and confidence to manage their chronic care conditions at home. Provide groups and programs for special populations as needed. Provide anticipatory guidance and planning to reduce or eliminate psychosocial barriers to discharge. Coordinate and facilitate family centered care team meetings. Provide crisis assessment and interventions to patients/families/caregivers with the goal of restoring equilibrium. Collaborate with referral sources and health care team members.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working for system improvement, promoting patient/family/caregiver well-being. Identify and advocate for the needs of the patient/families/caregivers within the healthcare system and community. Act as a liaison between the patient/family/caregiver within the medical team and outside agencies. Act as the mediator as needed with in the medical team on behalf of the patient/family/caregiver. Empower the patient/family/caregiver to problem-solve by exploring options of care when available and alternative plans, when necessary, to achieve desired outcomes. Facilitate communication and coordination between members of the health care team while involving the patient/family/caregiver in the decision making process in order to minimize fragmentation of services.
Collaboration: Partner with the patient, family, healthcare team in the safe transition of care to the next, most appropriate level. Educates health care professionals and or students on the psychosocial aspects of patient care and the role and function of social work. Promotes a positive work environment. Participates in professional growth opportunities. Attend divisional, team, institution meetings/conferences, and in-service programs to develop skills.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Clinical Counseling or Social Work
2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
LPCC or LISW License in the state of Ohio
May require clinical license, certification or training
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a School Counselor
Verify your credentials meet state licensing requirements
U.S. school counselor licensure varies by state. Before applying, confirm your Australian counseling qualifications satisfy the target state's requirements, as some states mandate a master's degree, which directly affects whether your role clears the specialty occupation threshold for E-3 visa purposes.
Target school districts with prior E-3 or H-1B sponsorship history
Many smaller districts haven't sponsored international workers before and may decline on policy grounds rather than legal ones. Focus your search on districts and private school networks that have already filed LCAs or petitions, as they understand the process and won't be starting from scratch.
Use Migrate Mate to search E-3 sponsoring employers
Finding schools actively open to E-3 sponsorship takes more than a standard job search. Use Migrate Mate to filter for school counselor roles at employers with sponsorship history, then use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once you have an offer.
Clarify the LCA wage level with your hiring district
DOL requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your location and role. Ask HR early whether the offered salary meets the Level I or Level II wage threshold on file, since discrepancies at the LCA stage can delay or derail your start date.
Prepare a credential equivalency letter for your Australian degree
Australian bachelor's degrees are three years, and U.S. consular officers occasionally question whether they satisfy the four-year requirement. Get a written evaluation from a credential assessment body confirming your degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's degree before your consulate appointment.
Negotiate your start date around LCA certification timelines
DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days, but school districts often have rigid start dates tied to the academic calendar. Build at least three to four weeks of buffer into your offer acceptance so your employer can complete the LCA and DS-160 steps without rushing.
E-3 Visa School Counselor: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find School Counselor jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise E-3 sponsorship explicitly, so searching by role alone won't surface willing employers. Migrate Mate filters school counselor listings by employers with documented sponsorship activity, which cuts the time you'd otherwise spend screening districts that don't sponsor international workers. From there you can apply directly to roles where sponsorship is already on the table.
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 School Counselor role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a directly related field. Roles that list a degree as preferred rather than required can be harder to qualify. If a state mandates a master's degree for licensure, that actually strengthens the specialty occupation argument because it raises the educational floor above the E-3 minimum.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian school counselors?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has a 10,500 annual allocation that has never been exhausted, so there is no lottery and no wait. The H-1B visa runs through a randomised lottery with roughly a 25 to 30 percent selection rate in recent years. For an Australian counselor with a qualifying offer, the E-3 is the direct path, and the two-year renewable structure suits the academic contract cycle.
Can I transfer my E-3 if I move to a different school district?
Yes, but you can't simply transfer the existing E-3. Your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need a new visa stamp if yours has expired, or you can request a change of employer annotation at a U.S. consulate. Start the process before your current position ends to avoid any gap in authorised employment status.