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Mental Health Technician roles can qualify for EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, where your employer documents the hiring effort before filing an I-140 petition on your behalf. Behavioral health facilities, psychiatric hospitals, and residential treatment centers are among the most active sponsors for this role.
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Get Access To All JobsPOSITION TITLE: Mental Health Crisis Specialist Co-Responder
LOCATION: Oshkosh Human Services
HIRING RANGE: $67,204 - $74,671 (2027 Rates)
STATUS: Full-time
HOURS PER WEEK: 40
WORK HOURS: 10am – 6pm
DEPARTMENT: Human Services-Behavioral Health
PAY BASIS: Salaried
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:
Acting as part of a co-responder team with a law enforcement agency, paired with a law enforcement officer, provides assessment and brief counseling to individuals in the community who are experiencing a mental health emergency or are unhoused. The purpose is to determine the best intervention or referrals for these individuals. Treatment outcomes may be hospital admission or services in the community to provide support.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Assesses individuals accessing law enforcement services who are seeking or would benefit from intervention services and community resources. Provides support as needed. Links individuals with appropriate community partners and services.
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Conducts individual assessments and evaluations for those unhoused, in crisis or at risk of being in a crisis situation. Determines appropriate disposition and if necessary authorizes facility admission as needed for mental health or substance abuse reasons, particularly those with no insurance and those who may need an emergency detention or protective custody hold. All individuals should be evaluated for diversion from an inpatient setting when appropriate. Assessments and evaluations can occur in the office, community, local emergency rooms, or in the county jail.
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Initiates Chapter 51 actions when necessary, including screening individuals, assisting petitioners in preparing affidavits, and submitting petitions to court through corporation counsel's office.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
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Screens individuals requesting services through the Behavioral Health Division and assists clients in obtaining appropriate services. These services could include linking the individual to a clinic therapist or psychiatrist, or referring to a private provider or other appropriate community resource. Gathers collateral information where appropriate.
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Link individuals that are unhoused to resources within the community.
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Assists in admissions to and discharges from crisis stabilization beds.
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Assists with paperwork and provides transportation for individuals to and from treatment facilities when necessary.
-
Responds to referrals for assistance from law enforcement or other emergency services or self-referrals who identifies as being in crisis.
-
Response may be brief telephone counseling or face to face contact.
-
Establishes a safety plan in collaboration with law enforcement and other Department of Human Services staff to address safety concerns.
-
Maintains accurate detailed records of contacts and distributes them to the appropriate staff to ensure continuity of care.
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When necessary, functions as an interim case manager for new clients while their overall service and treatment plan is being developed.
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Addresses and resolves conflict and manages stress in a professional manner, including actively engaging in professional and personal activities which help mitigate the impact of secondary traumatic stress.
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Knowledge of or interest in Trauma Informed Care principles and practices, and a strong commitment to fostering a positive, healthy work culture.
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Performs work duties in multiple settings including outside, in all weather.
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Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
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Reports to Crisis Supervisor.
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Works closely with law enforcement, hospital emergency room staff, community service providers and department staff.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION:
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Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferably in Human Services or a related field.
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A minimum of two years' work experience performing mental health services preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
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Working knowledge of crisis intervention counseling techniques and practices.
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Knowledge of community resources.
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Ability to apply these types of knowledge to a variety of Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Adult Protective Services, Juvenile Justice, and Child Protective Services work situations.
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Ability to evaluate client situations and implement appropriate hospital diversion plans.
-
Working knowledge and understanding of Trauma Informed Care preferred.
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Ability to effectively address and resolve conflict and to manage stress in a professional manner.
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Knowledge of Wisconsin Statutes Chapters 48, 51, 54, 55, and 938.
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Ability to work independently but call on supervisor for consultation when necessary and appropriate.
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Ability to effectively plan and organize work.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff and community resources.
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Possess effective oral and written communication skills.
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Knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn and use electronic health record software.
Physical Requirements:
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Ability to move freely throughout the community.
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Ability to remain sitting or standing for long period of times.
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Ability to use standard office equipment including telephone, computer, printer, photocopier, and scanner.
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Ability to travel to other county departments and locations.
Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Posting Start: 10/29/2026
Posting End: 12/31/2027
SALARY RANGE: $67,204.00-$74,671.00
POSITION TITLE: Mental Health Crisis Specialist Co-Responder
LOCATION: Oshkosh Human Services
HIRING RANGE: $67,204 - $74,671 (2027 Rates)
STATUS: Full-time
HOURS PER WEEK: 40
WORK HOURS: 10am – 6pm
DEPARTMENT: Human Services-Behavioral Health
PAY BASIS: Salaried
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:
Acting as part of a co-responder team with a law enforcement agency, paired with a law enforcement officer, provides assessment and brief counseling to individuals in the community who are experiencing a mental health emergency or are unhoused. The purpose is to determine the best intervention or referrals for these individuals. Treatment outcomes may be hospital admission or services in the community to provide support.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
-
Assesses individuals accessing law enforcement services who are seeking or would benefit from intervention services and community resources. Provides support as needed. Links individuals with appropriate community partners and services.
-
Conducts individual assessments and evaluations for those unhoused, in crisis or at risk of being in a crisis situation. Determines appropriate disposition and if necessary authorizes facility admission as needed for mental health or substance abuse reasons, particularly those with no insurance and those who may need an emergency detention or protective custody hold. All individuals should be evaluated for diversion from an inpatient setting when appropriate. Assessments and evaluations can occur in the office, community, local emergency rooms, or in the county jail.
-
Initiates Chapter 51 actions when necessary, including screening individuals, assisting petitioners in preparing affidavits, and submitting petitions to court through corporation counsel's office.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
-
Screens individuals requesting services through the Behavioral Health Division and assists clients in obtaining appropriate services. These services could include linking the individual to a clinic therapist or psychiatrist, or referring to a private provider or other appropriate community resource. Gathers collateral information where appropriate.
-
Link individuals that are unhoused to resources within the community.
-
Assists in admissions to and discharges from crisis stabilization beds.
-
Assists with paperwork and provides transportation for individuals to and from treatment facilities when necessary.
-
Responds to referrals for assistance from law enforcement or other emergency services or self-referrals who identifies as being in crisis.
-
Response may be brief telephone counseling or face to face contact.
-
Establishes a safety plan in collaboration with law enforcement and other Department of Human Services staff to address safety concerns.
-
Maintains accurate detailed records of contacts and distributes them to the appropriate staff to ensure continuity of care.
-
When necessary, functions as an interim case manager for new clients while their overall service and treatment plan is being developed.
-
Addresses and resolves conflict and manages stress in a professional manner, including actively engaging in professional and personal activities which help mitigate the impact of secondary traumatic stress.
-
Knowledge of or interest in Trauma Informed Care principles and practices, and a strong commitment to fostering a positive, healthy work culture.
-
Performs work duties in multiple settings including outside, in all weather.
-
Performs other related duties as may be assigned.
WORK RELATIONSHIPS:
-
Reports to Crisis Supervisor.
-
Works closely with law enforcement, hospital emergency room staff, community service providers and department staff.
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATION:
-
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferably in Human Services or a related field.
-
A minimum of two years' work experience performing mental health services preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
-
Working knowledge of crisis intervention counseling techniques and practices.
-
Knowledge of community resources.
-
Ability to apply these types of knowledge to a variety of Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Adult Protective Services, Juvenile Justice, and Child Protective Services work situations.
-
Ability to evaluate client situations and implement appropriate hospital diversion plans.
-
Working knowledge and understanding of Trauma Informed Care preferred.
-
Ability to effectively address and resolve conflict and to manage stress in a professional manner.
-
Knowledge of Wisconsin Statutes Chapters 48, 51, 54, 55, and 938.
-
Ability to work independently but call on supervisor for consultation when necessary and appropriate.
-
Ability to effectively plan and organize work.
-
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff and community resources.
-
Possess effective oral and written communication skills.
-
Knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn and use electronic health record software.
Physical Requirements:
-
Ability to move freely throughout the community.
-
Ability to remain sitting or standing for long period of times.
-
Ability to use standard office equipment including telephone, computer, printer, photocopier, and scanner.
-
Ability to travel to other county departments and locations.
Type: INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Posting Start: 10/29/2026
Posting End: 12/31/2027
SALARY RANGE: $67,204.00-$74,671.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Mental Health Technician
Verify your credentials match PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to document that you meet the minimum qualifications listed in the job posting. Get your foreign transcripts evaluated by a NACES-accredited agency before any application, so credential gaps don't stall the labor certification.
Target behavioral health systems with PERM history
Large psychiatric hospital networks and community mental health centers file PERM applications far more often than small private practices. Search DOL disclosure data to identify which employers in your target state have active labor certification filings for mental health support roles.
Use Migrate Mate to filter green card sponsoring employers
Searching broadly across job boards wastes time on employers with no green card history. Migrate Mate surfaces Mental Health Technician roles at employers with documented PERM and I-140 activity, so your applications go where sponsorship is realistic.
Distinguish EB-3 sponsorship from H-1B during interviews
Many hiring managers conflate all visa sponsorship. Clarify that EB-3 PERM sponsorship costs the employer time and legal fees but carries no lottery risk and no cap pressure, which matters for facilities planning multi-year staffing.
Get your prevailing wage tier confirmed before accepting an offer
PERM requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I and Level II rates for your county before negotiating your offer letter.
Confirm your employer will file concurrently with I-485
If your priority date becomes current during PERM processing, concurrent filing of I-140 and I-485 lets you adjust status without leaving the U.S. Ask your prospective employer whether their immigration counsel handles adjustment of status filings, not just the I-140.
Green Card Mental Health Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Mental Health Technician role qualify for an EB-3 green card?
Yes. Mental Health Technician positions typically qualify under the EB-3 skilled worker category, which covers roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. Your employer sponsors you through PERM labor certification, then files an I-140 immigrant petition. Once your priority date is current, you can file for adjustment of status or apply for an immigrant visa at a U.S. consulate.
How is EB-3 green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa requires the role to qualify as a specialty occupation and subjects you to the annual lottery, which rejects the majority of registrations. EB-3 through PERM has no lottery and no annual cap at the petition level. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone takes six to eighteen months before an I-140 is even filed, making it a longer but more predictable path to permanent residence.
What does an employer have to prove during PERM labor certification for this role?
The employer must demonstrate through a supervised recruitment process that no qualified, available U.S. worker applied for the position. DOL requires specific advertising steps including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices. If the audit file is complete and no qualified U.S. applicant was identified, DOL certifies the application and the employer can proceed to the I-140 petition.
Where can I find Mental Health Technician jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Most general job boards don't filter by green card sponsorship history, so you end up applying to employers who have never filed a PERM application. Migrate Mate aggregates roles from employers with documented employment-based sponsorship activity, letting you focus your search on facilities that have actually navigated the PERM and I-140 process before.
Does my country of birth affect how long my EB-3 green card process takes?
Yes, significantly. Nationals born in India and China face priority date backlogs in EB-3 that can extend the wait by years beyond the standard PERM processing window. Nationals from most other countries currently face little to no backlog at the EB-3 level. You can track the current priority dates for your birth country in the USCIS Visa Bulletin, which is updated monthly.