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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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Cost Center
145 PHP Adult
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Shift & Status
What Will You Do?
As a Clinical Therapist at Pine Rest, you’ll be part of a tight-knit team that believes in the healing power of your expertise and compassion. Within the framework of the organization, you are responsible for being a professional caregiver who provides assessment, counseling, treatment, and gives referrals and advocacy services for patients. You are also responsible for upholding the highest quality care, keeping with all standards and bylaws set by government agencies as well as Pine Rest.
Our Clinical Therapists are driven to make an impact in the lives of those we serve and are motivated by the healing they witness first-hand each day. They are dedicated to excellent customer service, enthusiastic about the care we offer, and foster a sense of belonging and empowerment in a diverse workplace.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participates in the interviewing of persons served and assessing them through mental status as well as reviewing records obtained from other patient care staff.
- Selects and completes appropriate therapeutic interventions based upon clinical knowledge base and educational background (to include individual, group, family, experiential, and evidence-based models).
- Collaborates with other treatment team members regarding patients’ progress through interdisciplinary team meetings, record review, and informal discussions.
- Ensures that medical record documentation protocols are complied with. Ensures that persons served progress notes are entered into the medical records on a timely basis and in accordance with established organizational and departmental procedures.
- May coordinate services and community resources as needed and assist persons served in obtaining them.
- Participates regularly in departmental and staff meetings. Serves on programs or organizational committees as required and as time and workload allow.
- Maintains all Michigan licensure requirements.
- Builds knowledge of current trends and developments in treatment and counseling through the use of appropriate professional literature, medical workshops, and publications. Fulfills continuing education requirements as per PRCMHS departmental policies.
- Participates in education and training programs for persons served, families, or community groups.
- May write behavior management plans for patients as part of consultation.
- Provides consultation to professionals, hospitals, organizations, or agencies outside of Pine Rest.
- Membership and involvement in local, state, and national professional organizations is encouraged.
- Creates a customer-friendly environment.
- May need to visit a person served at their home.
- May be required to work weekends and/or evenings.
- May provide supervision and training to interns as assigned.
- May conduct research.
- May be required to support and promote a recovery-focused environment and person-centered approach within the program.
- May initiate and implement clinical safety precautions and/or safety provisions.
- May assist in the development and initiation of safety plans during crisis situations.
- Responsible to uphold the healing ministry of Christ through relationships that honor integrity, stewardship, empowerment, the promotion of diversity, and professional excellence.
- Must maintain annual training and demonstrate competency in the required programmatic training.
- Performs other duties or functions as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities for the Lotus Department:
- Provides direct clinical care and clinical feedback when assisting in the program.
- Directs tasks of team/program members, actively participating in each task.
- Communicates clinical changes to program clinical team and on-call clinician.
- Utilizes evidence-based interventions to assist with clinical care of all residents.
- Assists and participates in crisis situations during times of escalation.
- Supports and promotes a recovery-focused environment and person-centered approach within the program.
- Provides consistent leadership during crisis situations.
What Does This Role Require?
Education/Experience:
- Current state licensure in an accredited Master’s level program in Social Work, limited license Psychologist, or Professional Counseling.
- Obtain and maintain in good standing certification commensurate with treatment provided.
- Trained to work in the age group of the patient being served with annual continuing age-specific education and demonstrated competence.
- One to two years of postgraduate clinical experience.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision & life insurance plans
- 403(b) retirement match contribution by Pine Rest
- Generous PTO for full and part-time employees
- Tuition assistance & loan forgiveness
- Employee Assistance Program offering many free and discounted services for therapy, legal, accounting, gym membership, etc.
- Partnership with Davenport University provides generous discount on tuition for employees and family members.
Notice:
Pine Rest provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
All new employees are subject to a criminal background check and education verification which may include sending a copy of your high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts.
Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is also part of our background process.
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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.