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Rehabilitation Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document recruiting efforts before filing your I-140 petition. Physical and occupational rehabilitation positions often satisfy specialty occupation criteria, and healthcare systems across the U.S. regularly sponsor foreign-trained clinicians for permanent residency.
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Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist Lehigh County
Type:
Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
Provides support to individuals with Mental Health or Co-Occurring issues in a site-based setting. These interventions are strengths based and focused on promoting recovery. This professional assists individuals to increase their functioning so they can be successful and satisfied in the environment of their choice with the least amount of professional intervention. This is done through direct and indirect skills teaching and the development of natural and formal supports.
Required Competencies
Accepting Responsibility (Supported by Be Proactive) - Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes; and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his or her actions and their consequences, both good and bad.
Setting Objectives and Goals - (Supported by Beginning with the End in Mind) - Sets meaningful, challenging performance objectives with clear measures of success for themselves and team.
Prioritizing and Organizing Work - (Supported by Put First Things First) Allocates time and attention based on what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives. Effectively organizes and balances tasks and priorities to keep multiple projects on track.
Managing Performance (Supported by Think Win Win) - Has an authentic interpersonal style that engages others and encourages high performance. Uses personal influence to encourage and support.
Communicating Effectively (Supported by Seek First to Understand then to be Understood) - Shares information. Listens and involves others. Clearly conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.
Displaying Creativity - (Supported by Synergize) - Uses creativity appropriately to drive progress and encourages others to do the same. Makes innovation a priority among team members; encourages reasonable risk taking.
Managing Stress - (Supported by Sharpening the Saw) Uses healthy and effective methods to manage stress (e.g., maintaining appropriate diet, exercise, and sleep schedules); reacts effectively when faced with high-pressure situations.
Championing the needs of the People we Support/Customers (Supports Culture of Caring) - Provides timely and professional service to both internal requests and the requests of the people we support and customers; is responsive to the people we support and customers' needs and requests. Is always courteous to the people we support or customer and considers the needs of the people we support or customer when making decisions.
Following Policies and Procedures - Understands and follows company policies; encourages others to follow work rules; calls attention to actions that may violate policies and procedures.
Meeting Basic Work Expectations - Complies with basic job requirements and tasks; arrives at work on time as scheduled; proactively informs others when he/she encounters problems that may limit his/her ability to meet expectations.
Essential Job-Related Responsibilities
Provide rehabilitation services, including recovery, stigma, health and wellness, and personal development. Responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and revision to the Functional Assessment and Person-Centered Plan.
Supports the individuals in the development of various skill building activities.
Monitors utilization of service to ensure that it is effective, appropriate, and aligned with the individuals identified Person Centered Plan.
Provide counseling and guidance to individuals to effectively deal with problems and develop positive relationships.
Assist with access of community resources in accordance with the individual’s personal goals for community involvement.
Prepare and complete all necessary documentation, including 90-day reviews, activity notes, procedure documentation for admission, incident reports, continued stay information, and miscellaneous paperwork/reports within required timeframes as requested.
Utilize safe crisis management techniques to manage situations involving agitated and/or hostile behaviors, without the use of physical restraints.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with key stakeholders. Ensures stakeholder satisfaction with the company by maintaining proactive, responsive communication. Maintains regular, proactive communication with key stakeholder groups, and builds new relationships as needed to further the company’s mission and vision.
Directs Communication with Management and Executives. Establishes and maintains frequent and regular communication with corporate executives. Notifies Supervisor immediately of events that could significantly impact unit or company.
Identifies and executes on growth opportunities. Identifies growth opportunities for the development of supports and services that are in alignment with the company’s service array and mission.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Pre-employment screening:
- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
- Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
We are hiring for:
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Specialist Lehigh County
Type:
Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
Provides support to individuals with Mental Health or Co-Occurring issues in a site-based setting. These interventions are strengths based and focused on promoting recovery. This professional assists individuals to increase their functioning so they can be successful and satisfied in the environment of their choice with the least amount of professional intervention. This is done through direct and indirect skills teaching and the development of natural and formal supports.
Required Competencies
Accepting Responsibility (Supported by Be Proactive) - Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes; and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his or her actions and their consequences, both good and bad.
Setting Objectives and Goals - (Supported by Beginning with the End in Mind) - Sets meaningful, challenging performance objectives with clear measures of success for themselves and team.
Prioritizing and Organizing Work - (Supported by Put First Things First) Allocates time and attention based on what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives. Effectively organizes and balances tasks and priorities to keep multiple projects on track.
Managing Performance (Supported by Think Win Win) - Has an authentic interpersonal style that engages others and encourages high performance. Uses personal influence to encourage and support.
Communicating Effectively (Supported by Seek First to Understand then to be Understood) - Shares information. Listens and involves others. Clearly conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.
Displaying Creativity - (Supported by Synergize) - Uses creativity appropriately to drive progress and encourages others to do the same. Makes innovation a priority among team members; encourages reasonable risk taking.
Managing Stress - (Supported by Sharpening the Saw) Uses healthy and effective methods to manage stress (e.g., maintaining appropriate diet, exercise, and sleep schedules); reacts effectively when faced with high-pressure situations.
Championing the needs of the People we Support/Customers (Supports Culture of Caring) - Provides timely and professional service to both internal requests and the requests of the people we support and customers; is responsive to the people we support and customers' needs and requests. Is always courteous to the people we support or customer and considers the needs of the people we support or customer when making decisions.
Following Policies and Procedures - Understands and follows company policies; encourages others to follow work rules; calls attention to actions that may violate policies and procedures.
Meeting Basic Work Expectations - Complies with basic job requirements and tasks; arrives at work on time as scheduled; proactively informs others when he/she encounters problems that may limit his/her ability to meet expectations.
Essential Job-Related Responsibilities
Provide rehabilitation services, including recovery, stigma, health and wellness, and personal development. Responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and revision to the Functional Assessment and Person-Centered Plan.
Supports the individuals in the development of various skill building activities.
Monitors utilization of service to ensure that it is effective, appropriate, and aligned with the individuals identified Person Centered Plan.
Provide counseling and guidance to individuals to effectively deal with problems and develop positive relationships.
Assist with access of community resources in accordance with the individual’s personal goals for community involvement.
Prepare and complete all necessary documentation, including 90-day reviews, activity notes, procedure documentation for admission, incident reports, continued stay information, and miscellaneous paperwork/reports within required timeframes as requested.
Utilize safe crisis management techniques to manage situations involving agitated and/or hostile behaviors, without the use of physical restraints.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with key stakeholders. Ensures stakeholder satisfaction with the company by maintaining proactive, responsive communication. Maintains regular, proactive communication with key stakeholder groups, and builds new relationships as needed to further the company’s mission and vision.
Directs Communication with Management and Executives. Establishes and maintains frequent and regular communication with corporate executives. Notifies Supervisor immediately of events that could significantly impact unit or company.
Identifies and executes on growth opportunities. Identifies growth opportunities for the development of supports and services that are in alignment with the company’s service array and mission.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Pre-employment screening:
- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
- Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Rehabilitation Specialist
Verify your credential equivalency before applying
Foreign rehabilitation degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency before PERM can proceed. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization early, since USCIS and DOL both rely on it to confirm your degree meets the EB-2 or EB-3 educational threshold.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC Wage Search and public PERM disclosure data to identify healthcare systems and rehabilitation networks that have sponsored foreign workers in your SOC code. Employers already familiar with the PERM process move faster and make fewer filing errors.
Distinguish EB-3 sponsorship from H-1B during interviews
When discussing sponsorship with hiring managers, clarify that PERM-based green card sponsorship doesn't compete in an annual lottery. For most countries, EB-3 priority dates are current or move predictably, which reduces the uncertainty employers associate with H-1B-dependent hiring plans.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating salary
Your employer must pay at or above the DOL-certified prevailing wage for your location and role level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the wage tier yourself before salary discussions, so you know whether a job offer structurally supports your PERM application.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring rehabilitation employers
Search Migrate Mate to filter Rehabilitation Specialist openings by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity. This saves time you'd otherwise spend cold-contacting HR departments to ask about PERM sponsorship willingness before applying.
Track your priority date once I-140 is approved
After your employer's I-140 petition is approved by USCIS, your priority date is locked in, even if you change employers under AC21 portability rules. Check the monthly Visa Bulletin to monitor when your date becomes current and adjustment of status filing opens.
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Find Rehabilitation Specialist JobsRehabilitation Specialist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Rehabilitation Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Rehabilitation Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers or professionals, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in physical therapy, occupational therapy, or a related field. Roles requiring a master's degree or specialized clinical training may qualify under EB-2 as advanced-degree professionals. Your employer's attorney determines the appropriate category based on the job description and your credentials before filing the PERM application with DOL.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
The PERM process leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, so there's no H-1B lottery and no six-year cap to worry about. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together typically take two to four years for most nationalities. H-1B is faster initially but requires annual extensions and remains temporary. For rehabilitation roles in high-demand settings, many employers prefer PERM because it supports long-term workforce planning.
What licensing requirements affect the PERM process for foreign rehabilitation professionals?
State licensure is required to practice as a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or speech-language pathologist in the U.S., and DOL expects the job offer to include any legally required credentials. If you haven't yet passed your licensure exam, some employers structure the PERM job description around a pre-licensure role, then sponsor a separate petition once you're licensed. Confirm with the hiring employer whether their PERM filing assumes current licensure or allows for a conditional start.
How do I find Rehabilitation Specialist jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Rehabilitation Specialist openings filtered by employers with active employment-based green card sponsorship history. Many healthcare networks sponsor foreign rehabilitation professionals but don't advertise it prominently in job postings. Searching by sponsorship activity rather than job title alone helps you identify employers who have already completed PERM filings for similar roles and are familiar with the process.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved without losing my place in the green card queue?
Yes. Under AC21 portability rules, if your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your adjustment of status application is pending, you can move to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. For rehabilitation professionals, this typically means staying within the same SOC code. USCIS reviews the new role against the original job description before approving the adjustment of status.
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