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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 Wilmington 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.
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 therapists in the Wilmington 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.
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 as a Licensed Professional Counselor
Translate your licensure into PERM documentation
Your LPC license and supervised clinical hours are the core credential evidence PERM requires. Get official transcripts, licensure verification letters, and a state board confirmation letter before your employer files, since DOL audits frequently target counseling roles.
Target community mental health and hospital systems
Federally qualified health centers, VA-affiliated systems, and large hospital networks are the employers most likely to sponsor LPC green cards. They have established HR and legal infrastructure for PERM filings, unlike private group practices that rarely navigate the process.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and county before signing anything. If the offered salary falls below that threshold, your employer cannot legally file the PERM, and you'll need to renegotiate or walk away.
Understand how EB-3 differs from H-1B for counselors
Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status can take two to four years total, so start the conversation with employers early.
Search for sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Filter for LPC and mental health counselor roles with verified PERM or EB-2/EB-3 sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. This surfaces employers who have completed the full labor certification process for counseling professionals, not just those open to discussing it.
Verify EB-2 eligibility if you hold a master's degree
Licensed counselors with a master's in counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field may qualify under EB-2's advanced-degree requirement. Ask your sponsoring employer to clarify which category they intend to file under before USCIS submits the I-140 petition.
Green Card Licensed Professional Counselor: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Licensed Professional Counselor roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most LPC positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers requiring a minimum of a bachelor's degree plus licensure. If the role specifically requires a master's degree in counseling or a related clinical field, your employer may petition under EB-2's advanced-degree category instead. The job description your employer uses in the PERM recruitment phase determines which category applies.
How does the PERM green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for counselors?
H-1B is a temporary, nonimmigrant work visa with an annual lottery cap and a six-year maximum stay. PERM-based green card sponsorship is a permanent immigration path with no lottery and no status expiration once approved. The PERM process requires your employer to conduct DOL-supervised recruitment, certify no qualified U.S. workers were available, and then file an I-140 petition with USCIS before you can file for adjustment of status.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor a green card for an LPC?
Community mental health centers, federally qualified health centers, large hospital networks, and government-contracted behavioral health organizations sponsor LPC green cards most frequently. These employers have established legal and HR processes for PERM filings. Private practices and small group therapy offices rarely sponsor because the process requires sustained employer investment and legal counsel over a multi-year timeline.
How can I find Licensed Professional Counselor jobs with green card sponsorship?
Search specifically for employers who have a documented history of filing PERM applications for counseling roles rather than those who simply say they are open to sponsorship. Migrate Mate lets you filter LPC and mental health counselor positions by verified EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history, which significantly narrows your search to employers who have completed the full labor certification process before.
Does state licensure affect my PERM application as a foreign LPC candidate?
Yes. Because LPC licensure requirements vary by state and many states require U.S. residency or a Social Security Number to obtain a license, some foreign candidates enter PERM without a full state license. DOL allows employers to list licensure as a requirement if it's genuinely necessary for the role, but the inability to obtain it pre-employment can complicate the recruitment documentation USCIS reviews during the I-140 stage.