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Medical Consultant green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring PERM labor certification from the Department of Labor before your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Per-country backlogs mean your priority date determines when adjustment of status or consular processing can begin.
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Hiring Department: Family and Community Medicine, Correctional Medicine
Location: Winnebago County Justice Center, 650 West State St., Rockford, IL 61102
Requisition ID: 1043573
FTE: 1.0
Posting Close Date: 11/19/2026
Work Schedule: Flexible Shifts
# of Positions: 4
Workplace Type: Onsite
Salary Range: The budgeted salary range for the position is $78,000 - $83,000 annually. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
This position is located on the Rockford campus 90 miles northwest of Chicago.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for performing psychological assessments to determine inmates' level of mental health functioning, evaluating the presence of mental health or substance abuse disorders, providing individual and group counseling sessions, coordination with the judicial system, and preparing inmates to reintegrate into lives after release. This position works under supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Administer validated tools at intake for evaluation of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
- Perform psychological assessments to inmates to determine mental health functioning and assess need for additional monitoring for self-harm. Initiate follow-up assessments as needed.
- Evaluate the presence of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
- Develop treatment plans for inmate psycho-social issues.
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions and education to prepare inmates to reintegrate into their lives after release.
- Provide trauma-informed counseling in the appropriate setting.
- Provide social service recommendations for the judiciary, corrections and criminal justice professionals on inmate cases.
- Document assessments, treatments, individual or group counseling in the EMR per policy.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited school or university in social or behavioral science or a related health specialty area. Based on institutional requirements for each position:
- Current State of IL Licensure as a Licensed Social Worker or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Specialty Factors (required qualifications)
1) Current State of Illinois Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
2) Skill in providing evidence-based psychotherapy services and trauma-informed care.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CADC- Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor
- Experience in a correctional setting
- Ability to speak and understand Spanish
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
Please upload college transcripts and a list of three professional references at the time of submitting your application. If you do not have a copy of your transcripts at the time of the application, please email a pdf copy to rockfordhr@uic.edu by the position close date.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Medical Social Consultant, Correctional Medicine
Hiring Department: Family and Community Medicine, Correctional Medicine
Location: Winnebago County Justice Center, 650 West State St., Rockford, IL 61102
Requisition ID: 1043573
FTE: 1.0
Posting Close Date: 11/19/2026
Work Schedule: Flexible Shifts
# of Positions: 4
Workplace Type: Onsite
Salary Range: The budgeted salary range for the position is $78,000 - $83,000 annually. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
This position is located on the Rockford campus 90 miles northwest of Chicago.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for performing psychological assessments to determine inmates' level of mental health functioning, evaluating the presence of mental health or substance abuse disorders, providing individual and group counseling sessions, coordination with the judicial system, and preparing inmates to reintegrate into lives after release. This position works under supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Administer validated tools at intake for evaluation of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
- Perform psychological assessments to inmates to determine mental health functioning and assess need for additional monitoring for self-harm. Initiate follow-up assessments as needed.
- Evaluate the presence of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
- Develop treatment plans for inmate psycho-social issues.
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions and education to prepare inmates to reintegrate into their lives after release.
- Provide trauma-informed counseling in the appropriate setting.
- Provide social service recommendations for the judiciary, corrections and criminal justice professionals on inmate cases.
- Document assessments, treatments, individual or group counseling in the EMR per policy.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited school or university in social or behavioral science or a related health specialty area. Based on institutional requirements for each position:
- Current State of IL Licensure as a Licensed Social Worker or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Specialty Factors (required qualifications)
1) Current State of Illinois Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
2) Skill in providing evidence-based psychotherapy services and trauma-informed care.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CADC- Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor
- Experience in a correctional setting
- Ability to speak and understand Spanish
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
Please upload college transcripts and a list of three professional references at the time of submitting your application. If you do not have a copy of your transcripts at the time of the application, please email a pdf copy to rockfordhr@uic.edu by the position close date.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Medical Consultant
Match your credentials to the right category
EB-2 covers medical consultants with an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. EB-3 applies if you hold a bachelor's alone. Clarify which category your degree and experience support before targeting employers, since it affects your priority date strategy.
Search verified green card sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by Medical Consultant roles on Migrate Mate to find employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Seeing which organizations have completed PERM filings for this occupation lets you direct your applications to realistic opportunities.
Target health systems over smaller practices
Large hospital networks and integrated health systems run established immigration compliance teams and absorb PERM recruitment costs more readily than small practices. Roles inside consulting divisions of academic medical centers often come with green card sponsorship built into the offer structure.
Request a PERM timeline commitment during offer negotiations
Ask explicitly whether the employer will initiate PERM within your first year. Some organizations delay filing until after a probationary period, which matters if your country of birth creates a priority date backlog. Get the commitment in writing before accepting.
Verify your prevailing wage category before PERM is filed
DOL assigns a wage level to your position during the prevailing wage determination phase of PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV ranges for your SOC code and location, then confirm your offered salary lands at or above the certified level.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 in the same occupation. AC21 job portability also protects you if your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more and the new role is in the same or a similar occupation.
Green Card Medical Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between H-1B sponsorship and green card sponsorship for Medical Consultants?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring an LCA and capped at 85,000 slots annually with a lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residence. The employer must complete PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor, then file an I-140 with USCIS. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits can create priority date backlogs for certain nationalities.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Medical Consultant roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by occupation and location. Focusing your search on organizations that have completed PERM filings for Medical Consultant or closely related SOC codes saves significant time compared to cold outreach to employers whose sponsorship willingness is unknown.
Does PERM labor certification apply to Medical Consultant positions, and how does the recruitment test work?
Yes. The employer must conduct a formal recruitment test before filing PERM, which includes placing job postings, documenting applicants, and demonstrating that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. For professional positions like Medical Consultant, DOL requires at least three additional recruitment steps beyond the mandatory Sunday newspaper advertisement.
Can I change employers while my green card case is pending?
Yes, under two distinct rules. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Separately, once your original employer's I-140 is approved, your priority date can be carried over to a new employer's I-140 for the same occupation class.
Does my Australian, UK, or Canadian medical degree qualify for EB-2?
Foreign medical degrees are evaluated against U.S. equivalency standards. A three-year overseas bachelor's paired with a postgraduate qualification is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. master's degree for EB-2 purposes, but USCIS reviews the credential evaluation submitted with the I-140. Using a recognized credential evaluation service and documenting five years of progressive experience strengthens the petition if the degree equivalency is borderline.