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Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
VPH Therapeutic Services
Job Summary:
Performs behavioral health diagnostic and psychosocial assessments utilizing the DSM, implements group, family and individual psychotherapeutic interventions including crisis intervention, develops treatment plans and disposition plans. Maintains contact with family and community agencies and makes referrals. Actively collaborates with team to meet patient care management and system improvement goals. Represents the behavioral health enterprise on institutional and community committees/task forces.
We’re seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LCSW or LPC-MHSP) to join our new outpatient service line supporting Ambulatory ECT patients. This hybrid role blends direct patient care and administrative responsibilities care coordination and program support. The clinician will conduct initial patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate therapy and resources as part of a collaborative team. The position offers a flexible hybrid schedule after 90 days.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides initial assessment and develops plan of care according to TN Department of Mental Health, The Joint Commission and CMS Best Practice Guidelines and within the scope of their license by the Tennessee Health Related Boards.
- Provides targeted evidence based interventions into clinical practice with patients.
- Facilitates transitions to appropriate levels of care via in person, telephone or telehealth contact.
- Acts as clinical liaison with patient, family, treatment team and community.
- Contributes to the organization by actively participating in process improvement initiatives and shared decision making.
- Engages in regularly scheduled supervision as required by the Tennessee Health Related Boards.
- Maintains professional documentation which meets department and VUMC standards as it relates to compliance.
- Provides leadership and supervision within scope of license to meet departmental needs.
- Maintains confidentiality and privilege in accordance with TN state codes and statutes.
- Upholds ethical standards in accordance with relevant professional association’s code of ethics.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
- Crisis Intervention (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of crisis intervention in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
- Clinical Counseling (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of clinical counseling in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
- Peer Leadership (Novice): Establishes personal goals, as a member of a team, which takes the needs of others into consideration. Works well with others in a team environment as a member of a self-managed work team, in rotational assignments or as part of a project team selected from a "pool" of peers. Shows leadership and initiative in situations where supervision is not present or required. Accepts constructive criticism from team members and modifies tasks, deliverables and/or behavior accordingly. Sensitive to the goals and needs of peers. Helps others without being directed to do so and goes out of the way to contribute to team success.
- Risk Management (Intermediate): Demonstrates full command of risk management in situations of a difficult nature for a major problem. Conducts analysis, identification, planning and control of risk management procedures and practices at the functional unit level that can adversely impact the business. Conducts prevention, contingency planning and preparation of alternatives for normal problems. Displays knowledge of common risk identification methods such as objectives-based, scenario-based, taxonomy-based and common-risk checking.
- Patient Assessment (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient assessments in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
- Patient Diagnosis (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient diagnosis in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
- Patient Documentation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient documentation in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering patient documentation services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.
These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.
Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Core Accountabilities:
- Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
- Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
- Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
- Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities:
Supporting Colleagues:
- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Delivering Excellent Services:
- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
Ensuring High Quality:
- Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Managing Resources Effectively:
- Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
Fostering Innovation:
- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
LIC-Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Tennessee, LIC-Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider - Licensure-Others
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
2 years
Education:
Master's
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
VPH Therapeutic Services
Job Summary:
Performs behavioral health diagnostic and psychosocial assessments utilizing the DSM, implements group, family and individual psychotherapeutic interventions including crisis intervention, develops treatment plans and disposition plans. Maintains contact with family and community agencies and makes referrals. Actively collaborates with team to meet patient care management and system improvement goals. Represents the behavioral health enterprise on institutional and community committees/task forces.
We’re seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LCSW or LPC-MHSP) to join our new outpatient service line supporting Ambulatory ECT patients. This hybrid role blends direct patient care and administrative responsibilities care coordination and program support. The clinician will conduct initial patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate therapy and resources as part of a collaborative team. The position offers a flexible hybrid schedule after 90 days.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides initial assessment and develops plan of care according to TN Department of Mental Health, The Joint Commission and CMS Best Practice Guidelines and within the scope of their license by the Tennessee Health Related Boards.
- Provides targeted evidence based interventions into clinical practice with patients.
- Facilitates transitions to appropriate levels of care via in person, telephone or telehealth contact.
- Acts as clinical liaison with patient, family, treatment team and community.
- Contributes to the organization by actively participating in process improvement initiatives and shared decision making.
- Engages in regularly scheduled supervision as required by the Tennessee Health Related Boards.
- Maintains professional documentation which meets department and VUMC standards as it relates to compliance.
- Provides leadership and supervision within scope of license to meet departmental needs.
- Maintains confidentiality and privilege in accordance with TN state codes and statutes.
- Upholds ethical standards in accordance with relevant professional association’s code of ethics.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
- Crisis Intervention (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of crisis intervention in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
- Clinical Counseling (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of clinical counseling in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
- Peer Leadership (Novice): Establishes personal goals, as a member of a team, which takes the needs of others into consideration. Works well with others in a team environment as a member of a self-managed work team, in rotational assignments or as part of a project team selected from a "pool" of peers. Shows leadership and initiative in situations where supervision is not present or required. Accepts constructive criticism from team members and modifies tasks, deliverables and/or behavior accordingly. Sensitive to the goals and needs of peers. Helps others without being directed to do so and goes out of the way to contribute to team success.
- Risk Management (Intermediate): Demonstrates full command of risk management in situations of a difficult nature for a major problem. Conducts analysis, identification, planning and control of risk management procedures and practices at the functional unit level that can adversely impact the business. Conducts prevention, contingency planning and preparation of alternatives for normal problems. Displays knowledge of common risk identification methods such as objectives-based, scenario-based, taxonomy-based and common-risk checking.
- Patient Assessment (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient assessments in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
- Patient Diagnosis (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient diagnosis in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
- Patient Documentation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient documentation in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering patient documentation services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.
These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.
Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Core Accountabilities:
- Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
- Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
- Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
- Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities:
Supporting Colleagues:
- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Delivering Excellent Services:
- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
Ensuring High Quality:
- Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Managing Resources Effectively:
- Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
Fostering Innovation:
- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
LIC-Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Tennessee, LIC-Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider - Licensure-Others
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
2 years
Education:
Master's
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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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.
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Find Licensed Mental Health Professional JobsLicensed Mental Health Professional Green Card Sponsorship: 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 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.
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