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Mental health therapy roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing your I-140 petition. Licensed counselors, clinical social workers, and marriage and family therapists are increasingly sponsored by hospital systems, community mental health centers, and telehealth organizations seeking to retain qualified foreign professionals long-term.
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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 LCSW or LPC in our Tulsa location, South Mingo Rd- and also our South Lewis Ave location in OK, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. Fully in person or would be open to a hybrid 2-3 days in office and two days remote. Play therapy experience with children under the age of 12 years huge plus.
Is this you?
- Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.
- Seeking work life balance.
- Interested in growing professionally.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- 100% Outpatient Care in a Group Practice Setting.
- Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings.
- Full benefits package health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match).
- Collegial work environment.
- Full administrative support.
- Latest in digital technology.
- Strong work/life balance.
- Sign on Bonus and Annual cash incentive plan!
- Compensation range $75,000 to $109,000+ Bonus and Sign on.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Counselors that are:
- Fully licensed in Oklahoma as an LPC/LCSW.
- Experienced in working with child through adult populations. Play therapy experience a plus.
- Hybrid 2-3 days in office and the rest remote, at our Tulsa -South Mingo Rd location or our South Lewis Ave location.
If you interested in learning more please reach out out!
Melanie Robinson
Practice Development Director
LifeStance Health, Inc.
Cell: 832-392-7871
(e) Melanie.Robinson@LifeStance.com
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.
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 LCSW or LPC in our Tulsa location, South Mingo Rd- and also our South Lewis Ave location in OK, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. Fully in person or would be open to a hybrid 2-3 days in office and two days remote. Play therapy experience with children under the age of 12 years huge plus.
Is this you?
- Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare.
- Seeking work life balance.
- Interested in growing professionally.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- 100% Outpatient Care in a Group Practice Setting.
- Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings.
- Full benefits package health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match).
- Collegial work environment.
- Full administrative support.
- Latest in digital technology.
- Strong work/life balance.
- Sign on Bonus and Annual cash incentive plan!
- Compensation range $75,000 to $109,000+ Bonus and Sign on.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Counselors that are:
- Fully licensed in Oklahoma as an LPC/LCSW.
- Experienced in working with child through adult populations. Play therapy experience a plus.
- Hybrid 2-3 days in office and the rest remote, at our Tulsa -South Mingo Rd location or our South Lewis Ave location.
If you interested in learning more please reach out out!
Melanie Robinson
Practice Development Director
LifeStance Health, Inc.
Cell: 832-392-7871
(e) Melanie.Robinson@LifeStance.com
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.
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 Therapy
Verify your licensure transfers across states
PERM requires the employer to list specific minimum requirements for the role. If your foreign credential requires state licensure, confirm your license is recognized in the state where the job is located before any employer begins the PERM recruitment period.
Target employers with dedicated HR compliance teams
Community mental health centers, VA-affiliated clinics, and large hospital systems routinely sponsor foreign mental health professionals because they have in-house teams familiar with PERM filing. Smaller private practices rarely do, so prioritize institutional employers when searching.
Search for green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by mental health therapy job titles and green card sponsorship history to identify employers who have filed PERM applications for similar roles. Migrate Mate surfaces this employer data so you don't have to manually parse DOL disclosure files.
Understand your EB-2 versus EB-3 pathway before negotiating
If you hold a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related field, ask employers whether they'll sponsor EB-2 rather than EB-3. EB-2 can mean a shorter wait time for nationals of most countries and reflects the advanced-degree standard your role may already require.
Request the prevailing wage determination early in negotiations
Before PERM can be filed, DOL must certify a prevailing wage for your role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the expected wage level for your SOC code and metro area so your offered salary aligns with what PERM will require.
Confirm your credential evaluation meets PERM requirements
Foreign degrees in psychology, counseling, or social work must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency. USCIS and DOL both scrutinize credential evaluations during I-140 adjudication, so get a NACES-member evaluation early and confirm it reflects the specific degree level your employer is citing in the PERM filing.
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Find Mental Health Therapy JobsMental Health Therapy Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do mental health therapy roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most licensed mental health therapist positions qualify for EB-3 as skilled workers or professionals. Roles requiring a master's degree as a minimum requirement, such as licensed professional counselors or clinical social workers, may qualify for EB-2 if the employer can document the advanced-degree requirement. Your specific job title, degree, and the employer's stated minimum qualifications determine which category applies.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for mental health therapists?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant visa with an annual cap and lottery, while PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual numeric cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. PERM requires a longer employer-led process including a formal recruitment period and DOL certification, but the outcome is a path to lawful permanent residence rather than a time-limited work authorization that must be renewed.
How long does the PERM and I-140 process take for mental health therapy jobs?
The PERM recruitment and filing stage typically runs six to twelve months, depending on DOL processing times and whether an audit is triggered. After PERM certification, your employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. For most nationalities the priority date is current at EB-3, meaning adjustment of status or consular processing can begin relatively quickly after I-140 approval.
Where can I find mental health therapy jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Search for roles by job title and green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with documented PERM filing activity for mental health and behavioral health roles. This approach saves time compared to applying broadly and asking each employer whether they sponsor, since the sponsorship history is already visible before you apply.
Can a telehealth company sponsor a foreign mental health therapist for a green card?
Yes, telehealth employers can sponsor PERM-based green cards, but the role must be tied to a specific worksite location for prevailing wage and recruitment purposes. Fully remote positions create complexity in PERM filings because DOL requires geographic specificity for wage determinations. Confirm with any telehealth employer that they have experience handling PERM filings for remote or multi-state mental health roles before accepting an offer contingent on sponsorship.
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