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School-Based Therapist green card sponsorship follows the EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based path, requiring PERM labor certification before your employer files an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. School districts and healthcare staffing organizations regularly sponsor qualified candidates, and your clinical licensure and specialized training are central to the PERM prevailing wage and recruitment process.
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Under supervision from the Director of BH, provides a wide range of psychosocial evaluation/assessment, diagnostic, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, and/or case management services in an integrated primary care setting located in a community health center. Works collaboratively with other mental health and medical providers and trainees engaged in related therapeutic/patient care activities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and urgent services as required.
- Collects data about patients through interviews, case histories, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.
- Consult with mental health and medical staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refer clients to appropriate service agencies as required.
- Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and those with serious Mental Health/Substance Abuse problems.
- Refers clients to appropriate social service agencies for financial assistance and other required services; may visit patients and families in their homes to provide counseling and outreach services.
- Follows up to determine the reliability of treatment used; changes method and degree of therapy when indicated.
- Establishes and maintains case files, referrals, and other related documents for the treatment of clients; prepares related documentation for civil commitment hearings or other legal proceedings; keeps abreast of patient data to ensure appropriate treatment and care are delivered.
- Consults with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals about patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities.
- Plans and facilitates community outreach and education activities, as appropriate to the position; may serve as a liaison and representative to community organizations and schools.
- Provides clinical supervision to lower-level therapists and/or graduate social work students/interns, as appropriate, and/or consulting services to other patient care professionals.
- As appropriate to the position, performs various administrative functions such as monitoring budgets and preparing reports and correspondence; may participate in a variety of research projects, and may propose changes to program policies and procedures.
- May provide formal teaching, consultation, and in-service training to relevant professionals in immediate and proper handling of and/or referral of a variety of matters.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as required.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the health center's mission.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) or equivalent or licensure pending, as documented by temporary license.
- Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
- Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards.
- Familiarity with psychological testing.
- Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills.
- Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
- Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in the area of medical expertise.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Clinical experience REQUIRED
- Knowledge of community mental health resources and willingness to reach out to existing resources.
- Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
- Bilingual/Trilingual (ENG/SPANISH/PORTUGUESE) is a plus
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
- Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and to make individual modifications.
- Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
- Knowledge of the principles and methods of social and vocational rehabilitation as they relate to mental health clinical practices.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights.
- Ability to lead and train staff and/or students.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Lic Mental Hlth Counselor
- Lic. Clin. Social Worker
SKILLS
- Bilingual (Spanish/Eng.)
- Bilingual (Portuguese/Eng.)
BEHAVIORS
- Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
MOTIVATIONS
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
BENEFITS
- 401k
- Generous vacation and personal time for eligible employees
- Sick time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 100% paid Life insurance/AD&D
- 100% paid Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts on travel and entertainment!
- Discounts on cell phone service, computer purchases, and more!
- College Tuition Rewards/CMEs
- Company Events & Activities (Annual cookout and holiday party, health and wellness events, “Lunch & Learns”, team building, and more!)
- EyeMed Vision Care Program
- Accident & Cancer Insurance
- Educational development reimbursement
- Discounts on gym membership, travel & entertainment tickets, electronics, and more!
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
Under supervision from the Director of BH, provides a wide range of psychosocial evaluation/assessment, diagnostic, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, and/or case management services in an integrated primary care setting located in a community health center. Works collaboratively with other mental health and medical providers and trainees engaged in related therapeutic/patient care activities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and urgent services as required.
- Collects data about patients through interviews, case histories, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.
- Consult with mental health and medical staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refer clients to appropriate service agencies as required.
- Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and those with serious Mental Health/Substance Abuse problems.
- Refers clients to appropriate social service agencies for financial assistance and other required services; may visit patients and families in their homes to provide counseling and outreach services.
- Follows up to determine the reliability of treatment used; changes method and degree of therapy when indicated.
- Establishes and maintains case files, referrals, and other related documents for the treatment of clients; prepares related documentation for civil commitment hearings or other legal proceedings; keeps abreast of patient data to ensure appropriate treatment and care are delivered.
- Consults with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals about patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities.
- Plans and facilitates community outreach and education activities, as appropriate to the position; may serve as a liaison and representative to community organizations and schools.
- Provides clinical supervision to lower-level therapists and/or graduate social work students/interns, as appropriate, and/or consulting services to other patient care professionals.
- As appropriate to the position, performs various administrative functions such as monitoring budgets and preparing reports and correspondence; may participate in a variety of research projects, and may propose changes to program policies and procedures.
- May provide formal teaching, consultation, and in-service training to relevant professionals in immediate and proper handling of and/or referral of a variety of matters.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as required.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the health center's mission.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) or equivalent or licensure pending, as documented by temporary license.
- Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
- Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards.
- Familiarity with psychological testing.
- Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills.
- Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
- Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in the area of medical expertise.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Clinical experience REQUIRED
- Knowledge of community mental health resources and willingness to reach out to existing resources.
- Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
- Bilingual/Trilingual (ENG/SPANISH/PORTUGUESE) is a plus
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
- Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and to make individual modifications.
- Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
- Knowledge of the principles and methods of social and vocational rehabilitation as they relate to mental health clinical practices.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights.
- Ability to lead and train staff and/or students.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Lic Mental Hlth Counselor
- Lic. Clin. Social Worker
SKILLS
- Bilingual (Spanish/Eng.)
- Bilingual (Portuguese/Eng.)
BEHAVIORS
- Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
MOTIVATIONS
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
BENEFITS
- 401k
- Generous vacation and personal time for eligible employees
- Sick time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 100% paid Life insurance/AD&D
- 100% paid Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts on travel and entertainment!
- Discounts on cell phone service, computer purchases, and more!
- College Tuition Rewards/CMEs
- Company Events & Activities (Annual cookout and holiday party, health and wellness events, “Lunch & Learns”, team building, and more!)
- EyeMed Vision Care Program
- Accident & Cancer Insurance
- Educational development reimbursement
- Discounts on gym membership, travel & entertainment tickets, electronics, and more!
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in School-Based Therapist
Get your credentials evaluation done early
If you trained outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-recognized agency before applying. PERM filings require your degree to meet the job's minimum requirements, and delays in credential review can stall your employer's DOL submission.
Target school districts with active PERM history
Use Migrate Mate to search for school districts and behavioral health employers with verified green card sponsorship activity. Focusing on employers with prior PERM filings in therapy roles means you're more likely to find hiring managers familiar with the process.
Confirm your state license transfers before PERM starts
School-based therapy roles are licensed at the state level. If you're relocating, your employer can't complete PERM until your license is in hand, since licensure is typically listed as a minimum requirement in the job description used for the DOL recruitment test.
Understand how PERM differs from an H-1B extension
Unlike H-1B visa renewals, PERM requires your employer to run a formal DOL recruitment test proving no qualified U.S. workers were available. This advertising period typically takes three to six months before the PERM application is even submitted to DOL.
Look up your prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL prevailing wage for school-based therapy roles in your target county. Your offer letter must meet or exceed this wage level, and knowing the number before negotiating protects both you and your employer's PERM filing.
Preserve your priority date if you change employers
If your original employer's I-140 was approved, that priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition. Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also allows you to move to a similar therapy role without restarting the green card process.
Green Card School-Based Therapist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do school districts actually sponsor green cards for therapists?
Yes, many public school districts and special education cooperatives sponsor EB-2 and EB-3 green cards for licensed therapists, particularly in speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, and school psychology. Demand is high enough in many districts that they treat green card sponsorship as a recruiting tool, especially in rural or underserved areas with persistent shortages of licensed clinicians.
How is PERM green card sponsorship different from H-1B for a school-based therapist?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary and employer-tied, while PERM leads to lawful permanent residence. The PERM process requires your employer to file a prevailing wage determination with DOL, run a formal recruitment test, and then submit the PERM application before filing an I-140 with USCIS. There's no lottery, but nationals of high-demand countries can face significant priority-date backlogs before their I-485 becomes current.
How do I find school districts that have sponsored green cards before?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on school districts and education agencies that have already navigated the PERM process for therapist roles. This is more reliable than applying broadly and hoping an employer is willing to sponsor, since many districts have never attempted PERM.
What happens to my green card case if the school district eliminates my position?
If your I-485 has been pending less than 180 days, losing your sponsoring employer generally restarts the process. If it's been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a similar therapy role with a new employer without losing your place in the queue. Your priority date also carries over if the original I-140 was approved, even when switching to a new employer's petition.
Does my clinical specialty affect which EB category I qualify for?
Yes. Speech-language pathologists typically hold a master's degree and qualify under EB-2, which requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience. Occupational therapists and physical therapists often qualify under either EB-2 or EB-3, depending on their degree level. Your employer's immigration attorney will confirm the right category based on your credentials and O*NET occupation classification before filing.