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Clinical Therapist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing your I-140 petition. Behavioral health organizations, hospital systems, and community mental health centers regularly sponsor foreign professionals in this field, making direct outreach a practical strategy.
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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.
Job Description
Respiratory Therapist-Clinical Specialist
Full Time Midnights
7pm - 7:30am
About the Department
Join our flagship Detroit hospital campus, where academic medicine, leading-edge specialty care, and groundbreaking research come together. Located near Midtown's museums, restaurants, and cultural attractions, this campus offers the energy of a revitalized city paired with the resources of a nationally recognized health system. As part of the Respiratory Therapy department, you’ll play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and contributing to a culture of innovation and excellence.
Role Overview
As a Respiratory Therapist-Clinical Specialist, you will serve as the on-site Respiratory Therapy leader, providing direction, supervision, and specialized care to patients. You'll work collaboratively with department leadership, medical staff, and nursing to ensure high-quality patient outcomes, implement departmental goals, and support staff development in a dynamic, teaching-focused environment.
Why Henry Ford Health
At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
What You Will Do
- Provide direction and supervision as the on-site Respiratory Therapy leader.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement departmental goals and policies.
- Facilitate staff assignments and coordinate work to meet patient needs.
- Monitor quality assurance, patient risk management, and compliance with standards.
- Participate in staff orientation, student training, and teaching programs.
- Act as a resource for staff, physicians, and administrative leadership.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program with an Associate Degree.
- Current Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- Valid current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.
- Three to five (3-5) years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience and/or 1 year of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
What We Offer
Join a team where you can advance your career, collaborate with experts, and contribute to mission-driven work. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, hands-on learning, and making a meaningful impact in a supportive, innovative environment.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our mission to provide exceptional care.
Company Description
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.
Job Description
Respiratory Therapist-Clinical Specialist
Full Time Midnights
7pm - 7:30am
About the Department
Join our flagship Detroit hospital campus, where academic medicine, leading-edge specialty care, and groundbreaking research come together. Located near Midtown's museums, restaurants, and cultural attractions, this campus offers the energy of a revitalized city paired with the resources of a nationally recognized health system. As part of the Respiratory Therapy department, you’ll play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and contributing to a culture of innovation and excellence.
Role Overview
As a Respiratory Therapist-Clinical Specialist, you will serve as the on-site Respiratory Therapy leader, providing direction, supervision, and specialized care to patients. You'll work collaboratively with department leadership, medical staff, and nursing to ensure high-quality patient outcomes, implement departmental goals, and support staff development in a dynamic, teaching-focused environment.
Why Henry Ford Health
At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.
What You Will Do
- Provide direction and supervision as the on-site Respiratory Therapy leader.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement departmental goals and policies.
- Facilitate staff assignments and coordinate work to meet patient needs.
- Monitor quality assurance, patient risk management, and compliance with standards.
- Participate in staff orientation, student training, and teaching programs.
- Act as a resource for staff, physicians, and administrative leadership.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapist program with an Associate Degree.
- Current Registration with the National Board of Respiratory Care.
- Valid current License as a Respiratory Therapist in the State of Michigan.
- Three to five (3-5) years of recent Respiratory Therapist experience and/or 1 year of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
What We Offer
Join a team where you can advance your career, collaborate with experts, and contribute to mission-driven work. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, hands-on learning, and making a meaningful impact in a supportive, innovative environment.
Join Our Team
Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of our mission to provide exceptional care.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Clinical Therapist
Verify your credentials meet state licensure
PERM-sponsored Clinical Therapist roles typically require a state license as a condition of employment. Get your foreign degree evaluated by a NACES-approved service and confirm your licensure pathway before applying, since employers list these as job requirements in the PERM audit.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Behavioral health networks, VA medical centers, and Federally Qualified Health Centers file PERM applications regularly for Clinical Therapist roles. Use the DOL's OFLC Wage Search to identify employers who have certified LCAs in your specialty and region.
Negotiate EB-2 classification when you hold a master's
If you hold a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related clinical field, ask employers to classify your role under EB-2 rather than EB-3. EB-2 requires an advanced degree and can accelerate your priority date in most countries.
Search green-card-sponsoring openings through Migrate Mate
Filter Clinical Therapist postings by green card sponsorship status on Migrate Mate so you only see roles where employers have already committed to the PERM process, cutting out the negotiation step entirely.
Understand the PERM recruitment window before resigning
PERM requires your employer to run a 30-day DOL recruitment period and hold the file for 180 days before filing. Time your current job departure around this window so you're not caught without valid status while the case is pending.
Confirm your employer is E-Verify enrolled at hiring
Most healthcare employers sponsoring foreign Clinical Therapists are already enrolled in E-Verify, but confirm this before signing an offer. E-Verify enrollment is a separate requirement from PERM and affects your ability to work legally from day one.
Green Card Clinical Therapist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Therapist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply. EB-3 covers Clinical Therapist positions where a bachelor's or master's degree is the standard requirement, which fits most outpatient and community mental health roles. EB-2 applies when the role genuinely requires an advanced degree and the employer documents that requirement in the PERM application. Your employer's legal team determines the classification based on the actual job duties and stated requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Clinical Therapists?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period. There is no annual lottery and no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together typically take two to four years before you receive a green card, compared to H-1B visa approval in a few months. The permanence is the key distinction.
How do I find Clinical Therapist jobs that already include green card sponsorship?
Search by sponsorship status rather than job title alone. Migrate Mate filters Clinical Therapist openings by employers actively offering employment-based green card sponsorship, which means you're not cold-pitching the idea during interviews. Behavioral health networks, hospital systems, and community mental health centers are the most consistent sponsors in this field.
What role does my state license play in the PERM process?
State licensure is typically listed as a minimum job requirement in the PERM application. If you don't hold a valid license in the state where the role is based, the employer can't certify you meet the stated requirements, and USCIS may deny your I-140. Start your license application early, since reciprocity timelines vary widely by state and can delay your entire green card case.
Can my employer file the PERM while I'm on a temporary work visa?
Yes. Employers routinely file PERM applications for Clinical Therapists who are currently working on H-1B or other nonimmigrant status. You don't need to change status before the process begins. The critical requirement is that your employer must intend to employ you in the sponsored role on a permanent, full-time basis once your green card is approved, not just while you're on your current visa.