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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!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are actively looking to hire talented licensed mental health therapists within our Louisville, KY office, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.
Is this you?
- Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.
- Seeking work life balance.
- Interested in growing professionally.
WHAT WE OFFER THERAPISTS:
- Flexible work schedules.
- Telemedicine and in-person flexibility.
- Top compensation can exceed $91,000 - $104,000/year, no cap.
- Sign-on bonus.
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, EAP, and more.
- Collegial work environment.
- Newly designed and modern offices.
- Full administrative support.
- Latest in digital technology.
- Strong work/life balance.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Therapists that are:
- Independently licensed in the state of Kentucky (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT).
- Experienced in working with adults, children & adolescents, or across the lifespan.
- Must reside within commutable distance of local clinic.
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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
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!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are actively looking to hire talented licensed mental health therapists within our Louisville, KY office, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.
Is this you?
- Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.
- Seeking work life balance.
- Interested in growing professionally.
WHAT WE OFFER THERAPISTS:
- Flexible work schedules.
- Telemedicine and in-person flexibility.
- Top compensation can exceed $91,000 - $104,000/year, no cap.
- Sign-on bonus.
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, EAP, and more.
- Collegial work environment.
- Newly designed and modern offices.
- Full administrative support.
- Latest in digital technology.
- Strong work/life balance.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Therapists that are:
- Independently licensed in the state of Kentucky (LCSW, LPCC, LMFT).
- Experienced in working with adults, children & adolescents, or across the lifespan.
- Must reside within commutable distance of local clinic.
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.
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 Mental Health
Verify your licensure transfers across state lines
State licensure for counselors, social workers, and psychologists is not automatically portable. Confirm your home-country credentials meet the target state's licensure board requirements before applying, since PERM requires the position's minimum qualifications to be legitimate and consistently enforced.
Target employers already enrolled in E-Verify
Hospitals and community mental health centers enrolled in E-Verify signal established immigration compliance infrastructure. These employers are far more likely to have HR teams familiar with PERM filings than smaller private practices encountering sponsorship for the first time.
Search green-card-sponsoring mental health employers on Migrate Mate
Filter directly for mental health roles at employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces this data so you can prioritize outreach to organizations that have navigated PERM before, not ones learning the process on your timeline.
Document supervised clinical hours before your PERM starts
Many mental health roles require post-degree supervised hours for licensure. Gather certified records of those hours early. If your employer lists licensure as a job requirement, PERM's audit defense depends on proving you met that standard at the time of the job offer.
Understand the EB-2 versus EB-3 classification for your role
Psychiatrists and licensed clinical psychologists with doctoral degrees typically qualify under EB-2 as advanced-degree professionals. Licensed counselors and social workers with master's degrees often fall under EB-3. The classification affects your priority date queue, especially if you're from a high-demand country.
Ask employers to specify the PERM wage level during the offer stage
DOL assigns prevailing wage at Levels I through IV under PERM. Mental health employers sometimes default to Level I, which can create problems if your actual duties match a higher-level position. Use the OFLC Wage Search to cross-check before accepting an offer letter.
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Find Mental Health JobsMental Health Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Which mental health roles are most commonly sponsored for green cards?
Psychiatrists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, and psychologists are the roles most frequently sponsored through PERM. Hospitals, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and state-run behavioral health agencies sponsor the most petitions because they have dedicated HR infrastructure for immigration compliance and face persistent shortages in licensed clinical staff.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for mental health professionals?
H-1B is a temporary status with a three-year initial period and annual lottery risk. PERM-based green card sponsorship is permanent and has no lottery. EB-3 petitions for most countries outside India and China move relatively quickly through the priority date queue. The PERM process takes longer upfront, typically 12 to 24 months from labor certification through I-140 approval, but the outcome is permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary visa.
Can a community mental health center or nonprofit sponsor a green card?
Yes. Nonprofit community mental health centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers sponsor green cards through the same PERM process as for-profit hospitals. Some nonprofits qualify as USCIS-designated cap-exempt H-1B employers for temporary visas, but for green cards, all employers follow the same EB-2 and EB-3 PERM pathway regardless of tax-exempt status.
How do I find mental health employers that actively sponsor green cards?
Start with Migrate Mate, which lets you search mental health roles filtered by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Cross-reference with DOL PERM disclosure data, which is publicly available and shows which employers have filed labor certifications for specific job titles. Prioritizing employers with prior filings reduces the risk of your sponsorship stalling because the employer is unfamiliar with the process.
Does my foreign mental health degree qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
EB-2 requires an advanced degree, typically a master's or doctorate, or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in the field. EB-3 covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent. USCIS evaluates foreign degrees through credential evaluation reports. For mental health roles, the degree field must align with the clinical position, not just the education level, so a general business degree won't satisfy a licensed counselor role.
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