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Registered Psychotherapist green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Clinicians with a master's degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field typically qualify for EB-2, while those meeting the two-year experience threshold may qualify under EB-3.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Kyle, TX
Facility: Seton Medical Center Hays
Department: Respiratory Care
Schedule: Night shift | Fulltime
COMPENSATION
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop tailored care plans: Evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies to establish comprehensive, diagnosis-based treatment strategies.
- Deliver advanced respiratory care: Administer complex care modalities, manage specialized equipment and monitor real-time patient conditions to maximize recovery outcomes.
- Optimize clinical effectiveness: Continuously assess medication responses and treatment performance to adjust care plans based on individual patient progress.
- Empower patients and families: Educate patients and caregivers on managing their conditions while connecting them with vital community support programs.
- Lead emergency resuscitation: Respond swiftly to life-threatening resuscitation codes as a key member of the urgent response team.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION
Required Credential(s):
- Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Respiratory Care Practitioners Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- One or more of the following:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Instructor specializing in Basic Life Support obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Preferred Credential(s):
- Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
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Location: Kyle, TX
Facility: Seton Medical Center Hays
Department: Respiratory Care
Schedule: Night shift | Fulltime
COMPENSATION
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop tailored care plans: Evaluate patients with respiratory insufficiencies to establish comprehensive, diagnosis-based treatment strategies.
- Deliver advanced respiratory care: Administer complex care modalities, manage specialized equipment and monitor real-time patient conditions to maximize recovery outcomes.
- Optimize clinical effectiveness: Continuously assess medication responses and treatment performance to adjust care plans based on individual patient progress.
- Empower patients and families: Educate patients and caregivers on managing their conditions while connecting them with vital community support programs.
- Lead emergency resuscitation: Respond swiftly to life-threatening resuscitation codes as a key member of the urgent response team.
LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION / REGISTRATION
Required Credential(s):
- Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Texas Respiratory Care Practitioners Certification Program obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- One or more of the following:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Instructor specializing in Basic Life Support obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Preferred Credential(s):
- Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education
High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
Fraud prevention notice
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process, our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-Verify statement
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Registered Psychotherapist
Verify your licensure transfers across state lines
PERM requires the employer to define minimum requirements tied to the actual job duties. If your foreign credential required a conversion or equivalency evaluation, confirm the resulting U.S. license meets the state board's standards before recruitment begins.
Target health systems with established PERM pipelines
Large hospital networks, federally qualified health centers, and university-affiliated clinics file PERM applications regularly for clinical roles. Prioritize employers in underserved areas, where recruitment timelines are often shorter because domestic candidate pools are thinner.
Find green-card-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with verified green card sponsorship history in behavioral health and counseling roles. Filtering by occupation and location narrows your outreach to organizations already familiar with the EB-2 and EB-3 filing process.
Request a prevailing wage determination before negotiations
Your employer must submit a prevailing wage request to OFLC before PERM recruitment starts. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your SOC code and work location so your offered salary is benchmarked correctly from the outset.
Understand how EB-2 advanced-degree eligibility applies to your credentials
EB-2 covers professionals with a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in psychotherapy or a directly related clinical field. USCIS scrutinizes whether the job genuinely requires an advanced degree, so the offer letter and job description must reflect that standard.
Track your priority date if you're from a backlogged country
Employment-based green cards carry per-country numerical limits, meaning nationals of high-demand countries can face extended waits between I-140 approval and I-485 filing eligibility. Monitor the DOS Visa Bulletin monthly and plan your career continuity accordingly during that period.
Green Card Registered Psychotherapist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Registered Psychotherapist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most positions qualify for EB-2 if the role genuinely requires a master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field. Roles that accept a bachelor's degree plus two years of experience fall under EB-3. Your employer's job description must accurately reflect the minimum requirements, because USCIS will evaluate whether the degree standard is a genuine business necessity, not an inflated credential.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a psychotherapist role?
Green card sponsorship leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary status. The process starts with PERM labor certification filed with the Department of Labor, which includes a prevailing wage determination and a formal recruitment test to show no qualified U.S. worker was available. After DOL certifies the PERM, your employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS. Unlike H-1B visa, there is no lottery, but employment-based green cards have per-country numerical limits that can create priority-date backlogs for nationals of high-demand countries.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a psychotherapy position?
Before filing PERM, your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign, typically spanning 30 to 60 days, using mandatory advertising channels set by DOL. Any U.S. worker who meets the minimum requirements listed in the job order must be considered. If no qualified U.S. applicant accepts the position, the employer documents the results and files the PERM application. The recruitment must reflect the actual minimum requirements of the job, not requirements tailored to match only your profile.
How can I find employers willing to sponsor a Registered Psychotherapist for a green card?
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers with a documented history of green card sponsorship in clinical and behavioral health roles. Many private practices and smaller clinics are unfamiliar with the PERM process, so focusing on health systems, nonprofit mental health agencies, and federally qualified health centers with established immigration workflows significantly increases your chances of finding a sponsor.
Can I change employers after my green card application is filed?
AC21 job portability allows you to change to a same or similar occupation once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. If you change employers before that threshold, the original PERM and I-140 generally cannot be used. If your I-140 was already approved by the original employer, your priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition in the same or similar occupation.