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Get Access To All JobsAt LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!
We are actively looking to hire talented Licensed Psychologists in the area who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. Our new state-of-the-art facility just opened in December!
We offer Psychologists:
- Competitive compensation package based on productivity with uncapped earning potential
- Average annual compensation: $111,000 to $129,000+
- W2 employed position with flexible hybrid work schedules
- Collaborative work environment with unmatched support
- Sign-on bonus!
- Care Access and Quality Incentive: Annual cash bonus program
- Comprehensive benefit package
- 401k with up to 4% match
- CEUs and Clinical Education Benefit
- Strong work/life balance
Psychologists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Psychologists that are:
- Local to and fully licensed in South Carolina;
- PhD or PsyD in Clinical/Counseling Psychology or Neuropsychology;
- Experienced working with child, adolescent, and/or adult populations.
Location and Schedule:
- Conveniently located in Forest Acres, at Forest Drive and N Beltline Blvd
- Start in August
- Beautifully designed offices that are thoughtfully laid out
- Monday-Friday with evenings/weekends optional
- Flexible hybrid schedule to accommodate work/life balance
Apply now or contact me today!
Leah Sweeney
Director, Practice Development, South Carolina
LifeStance Health, Inc.
(e) Leah.Sweeney@LifeStance.com
About LifeStance Health
LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.
LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.
Our values:
Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
Compensation model based on productivity.
If you elect to interact with us via our website, please only use www.lifestance.com or www.careers.lifestance.com. Additionally, our recruiters utilize email addresses with the @lifestance.com domain. Other websites and domains are not affiliated with LifeStance Health and may represent threats to your data security.
LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994.
Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!
We are actively looking to hire talented Licensed Psychologists in the area who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. Our new state-of-the-art facility just opened in December!
We offer Psychologists:
- Competitive compensation package based on productivity with uncapped earning potential
- Average annual compensation: $111,000 to $129,000+
- W2 employed position with flexible hybrid work schedules
- Collaborative work environment with unmatched support
- Sign-on bonus!
- Care Access and Quality Incentive: Annual cash bonus program
- Comprehensive benefit package
- 401k with up to 4% match
- CEUs and Clinical Education Benefit
- Strong work/life balance
Psychologists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Psychologists that are:
- Local to and fully licensed in South Carolina;
- PhD or PsyD in Clinical/Counseling Psychology or Neuropsychology;
- Experienced working with child, adolescent, and/or adult populations.
Location and Schedule:
- Conveniently located in Forest Acres, at Forest Drive and N Beltline Blvd
- Start in August
- Beautifully designed offices that are thoughtfully laid out
- Monday-Friday with evenings/weekends optional
- Flexible hybrid schedule to accommodate work/life balance
Apply now or contact me today!
Leah Sweeney
Director, Practice Development, South Carolina
LifeStance Health, Inc.
(e) Leah.Sweeney@LifeStance.com
About LifeStance Health
LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.
LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.
Our values:
Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
Compensation model based on productivity.
If you elect to interact with us via our website, please only use www.lifestance.com or www.careers.lifestance.com. Additionally, our recruiters utilize email addresses with the @lifestance.com domain. Other websites and domains are not affiliated with LifeStance Health and may represent threats to your data security.
LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994.
Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Counseling Psychologist
Verify your degree meets PERM requirements
PERM job descriptions must specify the minimum qualifying degree. A master's in counseling psychology typically supports EB-3 professional classification, while a doctoral degree with specialized clinical training often supports EB-2 advanced-degree petitions. Confirm your credentials match the exact language your employer intends to use.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Community mental health centers, hospital systems, and university counseling services file PERM applications more frequently than private solo practices, which rarely have the HR infrastructure to manage a multi-year sponsorship process. Prioritize roles at organizations with dedicated HR or legal compliance teams.
Address state licensure before your I-140 is approved
Most PERM job postings for counseling psychologists require state licensure as a condition of employment. If your foreign credentials need evaluation through a state psychology board, start that process during the PERM recruitment phase to avoid delays between I-140 approval and your start date.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter counseling psychology roles by employers with active green card filing history. This saves months of manual research by surfacing organizations that have already navigated the PERM process for similar licensed mental health roles.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier your employer will use
DOL assigns PERM roles to one of four wage levels based on experience and supervision requirements. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and intended work location before your employer submits the prevailing wage determination request.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment documentation window
PERM requires your employer to complete a mandatory recruitment period and retain documentation for five years. Understand that this process typically takes six to twelve months before the I-140 petition can be filed, so negotiate your employment start date or visa bridge accordingly.
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Find Counseling Psychologist JobsCounseling Psychologist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Counseling Psychologist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories can apply. EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals, so a master's or doctoral degree in psychology with a job offer from a sponsoring employer generally qualifies. EB-3 covers professionals requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Most licensed counseling psychologist positions satisfy EB-2 criteria because the role routinely requires a graduate-level credential as the minimum qualification, not merely preferred.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary work authorization period. Unlike the H-1B, EB-3 petitions for counseling psychologists from most countries outside India and China face no meaningful backlog, meaning priority dates are often current. PERM also has no annual lottery, so your petition moves forward on the employer's timeline rather than a random selection event.
Which types of employers typically sponsor counseling psychologists for green cards?
Hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, university counseling centers, and large behavioral health networks are the most consistent PERM sponsors. These organizations have in-house legal or HR teams experienced with DOL recruitment requirements. Private practices and small outpatient clinics rarely sponsor because the administrative and legal costs of PERM are disproportionate to their size.
How can I find Counseling Psychologist jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search counseling psychology roles filtered by employers with documented green card filing history. Standard job boards don't surface PERM sponsorship status, so you'd otherwise need to research each employer's DOL disclosure data manually. Migrate Mate aggregates that filing history so you can prioritize applications to organizations that have already sponsored similar roles.
Does my foreign psychology degree qualify me for PERM sponsorship in the U.S.?
Foreign degrees are acceptable for PERM purposes if they are equivalent to a U.S. accredited degree in the relevant field. You'll need a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization and, separately, your credentials reviewed by your intended state's psychology licensure board. USCIS and DOL both accept equivalency evaluations, but state boards set their own standards independent of federal immigration requirements.
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