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Addiction Counselor roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field. Many hospital systems, nonprofit treatment centers, and behavioral health networks sponsor H-1B petitions for this role, particularly where state licensure demands graduate-level credentials.
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Liberation Programs is one of Fairfield County's leading behavioral health organizations specializing in treatment for all types of substance use disorders including alcohol, opiates, depressants and stimulants. Our goal is to help individuals and families overcome addiction in order to restore their lives and ultimately strengthen our communities. Liberation provides services for youth, adults and families that include two inpatient treatment programs, outpatient and intensive outpatient services, health education for older adults and people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses, treatment and resources for adolescents and their families, education and prevention efforts in the community, and permanent supportive housing for families. In operation since 1971, the agency has sites in Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk and Bridgeport and served more than 2,400 individuals in our last fiscal year.
Our Mission:
Liberation Programs' mission is to provide prevention, treatment and recovery services to help individuals and their families impacted by substance use and mental health conditions to foster hope and maintain wellness.
Liberation Programs is hiring a Part-Time Weekend Counselor for our men's residential treatment program in Stamford, CT.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide culturally competent, engaging counseling services, focused on helping individuals recover.
- Connect individuals with wraparound support services in the community.
- Provide a full-range of supportive SUD services including brief individual counseling, intensive counseling, care coordination, and consultations to support strength-based discharge planning and continuity of care.
- Engage family members in the recovery experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
- CT State licensure REQUIRED, as an LCSW, LADC, LPC or LMFT.
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health related field such as Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, with course work and experience in the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD) and Medicated Assisted Treatment/Recovery.
- Prefer experience providing evidenced-based SUD services in an inpatient or outpatient setting based on program of interest, including trauma-sensitive therapeutic interventions and Medicated Assisted Recovery.
- Understanding of a recovery-oriented and consumer driven delivery system, and the ability to work well with colleagues.
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills, and computer skills.
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday 8:00am-4:30pm
What We Offer:
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health, Dependent Care, Parking and Transit
- 401K with Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off Policy
- HRSA Student Loan Forgiveness Participant
- Supportive Work Environment
Who we are:
Liberation Programs is one of Fairfield County's leading behavioral health organizations specializing in treatment for all types of substance use disorders including alcohol, opiates, depressants and stimulants. Our goal is to help individuals and families overcome addiction in order to restore their lives and ultimately strengthen our communities. Liberation provides services for youth, adults and families that include two inpatient treatment programs, outpatient and intensive outpatient services, health education for older adults and people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses, treatment and resources for adolescents and their families, education and prevention efforts in the community, and permanent supportive housing for families. In operation since 1971, the agency has sites in Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk and Bridgeport and served more than 2,400 individuals in our last fiscal year.
Our Mission:
Liberation Programs' mission is to provide prevention, treatment and recovery services to help individuals and their families impacted by substance use and mental health conditions to foster hope and maintain wellness.
Liberation Programs is hiring a Part-Time Weekend Counselor for our men's residential treatment program in Stamford, CT.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide culturally competent, engaging counseling services, focused on helping individuals recover.
- Connect individuals with wraparound support services in the community.
- Provide a full-range of supportive SUD services including brief individual counseling, intensive counseling, care coordination, and consultations to support strength-based discharge planning and continuity of care.
- Engage family members in the recovery experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
- CT State licensure REQUIRED, as an LCSW, LADC, LPC or LMFT.
- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a mental health related field such as Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Marriage and Family Counseling, with course work and experience in the treatment of substance use disorders (SUD) and Medicated Assisted Treatment/Recovery.
- Prefer experience providing evidenced-based SUD services in an inpatient or outpatient setting based on program of interest, including trauma-sensitive therapeutic interventions and Medicated Assisted Recovery.
- Understanding of a recovery-oriented and consumer driven delivery system, and the ability to work well with colleagues.
- Strong communications and interpersonal skills, and computer skills.
Schedule: Saturday and Sunday 8:00am-4:30pm
What We Offer:
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Health, Dependent Care, Parking and Transit
- 401K with Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous Paid Time Off Policy
- HRSA Student Loan Forgiveness Participant
- Supportive Work Environment
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Addiction Counselor
Verify your credential meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires the role to normally require a specific bachelor's degree or higher. Pull the O*NET profile for Addiction Counselors and confirm your degree field aligns before applying, since generalist degrees in social work or psychology may draw an RFE.
Target employers with behavioral health billing structures
Hospital systems and Federally Qualified Health Centers file H-1B petitions far more reliably than private outpatient practices. These organizations have HR infrastructure and legal counsel already familiar with the process, which shortens your path from offer to petition.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by addiction counseling or substance use disorder roles to identify employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings. This narrows your search to organizations that have already navigated H-1B sponsorship for this occupation.
Get your state licensure timeline straight before the offer
Most states require a Licensed Professional Counselor or CADC credential tied to supervised hours. If you're mid-licensure, clarify with the employer whether their H-1B petition will list you as a candidate for licensure, since USCIS has approved petitions for roles where licensure is pending but required.
Ask whether the employer uses a cap-exempt institution
Nonprofit research hospitals and university-affiliated treatment programs may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B filers, meaning your petition can be filed any time of year without the annual lottery. Confirm this with the employer's HR or legal team before counting on it.
Check the prevailing wage before your salary negotiation
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and work location before negotiating. The employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the DOL prevailing wage, so knowing the Level I through Level IV thresholds lets you negotiate with the actual floor in mind.
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Find Addiction Counselor JobsAddiction Counselor H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Addiction Counselor role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It qualifies when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as counseling, psychology, or social work. Roles that accept any degree or substitute work experience alone are harder to defend. Positions at accredited hospitals or treatment programs that mandate a specific degree field have the strongest case with USCIS.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Addiction Counselors?
Hospital systems, integrated behavioral health networks, and Federally Qualified Health Centers are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Nonprofit treatment centers affiliated with universities may also file as cap-exempt employers. You can search verified H-1B LCA filing history by role on Migrate Mate to identify which organizations have sponsored this position before.
How does state licensure affect my H-1B petition as an Addiction Counselor?
USCIS has approved H-1B petitions for counseling roles where full licensure is pending, as long as the job description requires licensure and you're actively pursuing it. The employer should document your supervised hours progress and expected licensure date in the petition. Unlicensed roles without a clear licensure pathway are more vulnerable to an RFE.
Can my H-1B employer be a small outpatient clinic or private practice?
Small private practices can technically file H-1B petitions, but they face more scrutiny because USCIS may question whether the role genuinely requires a specialty degree at that employer size. Practices without an established legal or HR process for immigration also carry execution risk. Behavioral health groups with multi-site operations tend to have smoother filing track records.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers mid-authorization?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as your prior petition was approved and has been pending or approved for at least 180 days. The new employer files a new LCA and I-129. You can't work for the new employer until that transfer petition is filed.
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