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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 therapists in the Newark area who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.
Please apply now or contact me directly:
Tom Kingsley
Director, Practice Development
(e) Tom.Kingsley@LifeStance.com
What we offer licensed therapists:
- Competitive compensation $85,000+, compensation model based on productivity
- Signing bonus
- Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings
- Flexible work schedule
- Outpatient only
- Full-time available
- No nights, no hospital calls, no weekends
- Hybrid schedule with telemedicine and in-person flexibility
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, EAP and more
- Additional compensation for collaboration with mid-levels (optional)
- Collegial work environment
- Newly designed and modern offices
- Full administrative support
- Latest in digital technology
- Strong work/life balance
Licensed therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking licensed therapists that are:
- Fully licensed and credentialed in one or more US states
- Experienced in working with adult, and/or child and adolescent populations
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.
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 therapists in the Newark area who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.
Please apply now or contact me directly:
Tom Kingsley
Director, Practice Development
(e) Tom.Kingsley@LifeStance.com
What we offer licensed therapists:
- Competitive compensation $85,000+, compensation model based on productivity
- Signing bonus
- Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings
- Flexible work schedule
- Outpatient only
- Full-time available
- No nights, no hospital calls, no weekends
- Hybrid schedule with telemedicine and in-person flexibility
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, EAP and more
- Additional compensation for collaboration with mid-levels (optional)
- Collegial work environment
- Newly designed and modern offices
- Full administrative support
- Latest in digital technology
- Strong work/life balance
Licensed therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking licensed therapists that are:
- Fully licensed and credentialed in one or more US states
- Experienced in working with adult, and/or child and adolescent populations
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.
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 Licensed Mental Health Professional
Verify your degree meets EB-2 requirements
EB-2 requires a master's degree or higher in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, or a related field. A bachelor's plus five years of progressive clinical experience won't satisfy EB-2 unless paired with an advanced degree credential evaluation.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated early
PERM requires your foreign degree to be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. degree before the employer files. Use a NACES-member evaluation service, since DOL audits regularly flag credential documentation gaps in mental health filings.
Target employers with existing PERM filing history
Hospitals, community mental health centers, and federally qualified health centers sponsor green cards far more often than private practices. Search Migrate Mate to filter employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history for clinical roles.
Confirm your state license transfers before accepting offers
PERM locks in the job location, so your clinical license must be valid in that state at the time of filing. Reciprocity timelines vary widely; some states take six months or longer to approve licensure by endorsement.
Clarify the prevailing wage tier in your offer letter
DOL assigns a wage level (I through IV) during PERM based on your duties and supervision level. Ask your employer to request a Level III or IV prevailing wage determination through the OFLC Wage Search if your role involves independent clinical judgment.
Understand how PERM audit risk affects your timeline
DOL audits a significant share of PERM applications, adding six to twelve months to the process. Mental health roles with vague job duty language or broad education alternatives draw disproportionate audit scrutiny, so job description precision matters.
Green Card Licensed Mental Health Professional: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Licensed Mental Health Professional role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most licensed clinical roles qualify for EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least a bachelor's degree and licensure. If your position requires a master's degree as a minimum entry requirement, not just preferred, it can qualify for EB-2. The distinction depends on how your employer drafts the job requirements for PERM, not on your personal credentials alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status capped at 85,000 new visas annually, subject to a lottery. Employment-based green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six months to over a year before USCIS even reviews the I-140 petition.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for mental health roles?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with a documented history of EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship for licensed clinical and counseling positions. Federally qualified health centers, VA-affiliated programs, and hospital systems with behavioral health departments sponsor more consistently than outpatient private practices or solo group practices.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on a work visa?
Yes. Employers can begin PERM labor certification while you hold H-1B or another temporary status. PERM and the subsequent I-140 filing are employer-driven, so your current visa status doesn't block the process. What matters is that you'll need valid status to file for adjustment of status or attend a consular interview once a visa number becomes available.
What clinical documentation should I prepare before a sponsoring employer starts PERM?
Gather your foreign degree credential evaluation, all state clinical license certificates, any supervised hours documentation your license required, and proof of any clinical supervisory roles. USCIS and DOL may request these during audit or RFE. Having them organized before your employer files reduces delays if DOL issues an audit notice mid-process.