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Behavioral Health Clinician roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology. Community mental health centers, hospital systems, and integrated care networks are among the most active H-1B sponsors for this role across the U.S.
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JOB CODE: 696144 / 699644
Every other weekend (Saturday / Sunday) 7a-7p - 12 hour shifts
JOB SUMMARY:
Behavioral Health Clinician II’s act as an extension of the psychiatric provider. Regardless of acute psychiatric treatment setting, the BHC, working in collaboration with the behavioral health team, medical team, and community stakeholders, is responsible for completing: Psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress towards treatment goals, and crisis de-escalation. Works independently to apply knowledge of diagnostic criteria to evaluate and recommend appropriate level of care for behavioral health patients.
One goal of all services facilitated by the BHC is to give psychiatric providers necessary information to finalize dispositions, as relevant to patient needs. BHC II’s work with diverse populations, age groups, and diagnoses. Serves as primary educator on topics of mental illness/mental health to patients and/or family members. Responsible for facilitating patient-centered, trauma-informed brief individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy within the acute care setting, when indicated. Initiates coordination of discharge and aftercare services, as needed.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Education & Training:
Master’s Degree in Human Services (i.e., Social Work, Professional Counseling, etc.) required. Licensed as an LCSW-C or LCPC in the state of Maryland required.
Work Orientation & Experience:
Minimum two (2) years’ of previous experience required. Previous experience working with individuals with acute and chronic mental illness in an acute care psychiatric setting preferred.
Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrate knowledge/skills of behavioral health clinical practice in a variety of settings:
- Completing psychosocial assessments
- Provision of trauma-informed individual, group, and family therapy services
- Developing and implementing discharge and aftercare plans
- Coordinating services for patient/family with community providers including knowledge of community resources, Medicare/Medicaid and commercial insurances
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations as it pertains to scope of clinical practice in multiple settings
- Effective critical thinking
- Professional and effective written and verbal communication
- Prioritize work assignments and manage time effectively to complete duties
- Work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to:
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with both internal and external partners (i.e., behavioral health team, medical team, community stakeholders and patients/families)
- Assess, adapt, and calmly respond to changing and/or crisis environment
- Make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures, health care and ethical standards
- Be available to adapt hours to meet the needs of partners
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Supervised by: Urgent Care/Residential Crisis Bed program: Crisis Center Counseling Manager
Supervision provided to: Assists in training of new staff and/or students/interns.
Benefits
Compensation:
Pay Range: $33.36 - $46.70
Other Compensation (if applicable):
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JOB TITLE: Behavioral Health Clinician II – Crisis Center
JOB CODE: 696144 / 699644
Every other weekend (Saturday / Sunday) 7a-7p - 12 hour shifts
JOB SUMMARY:
Behavioral Health Clinician II’s act as an extension of the psychiatric provider. Regardless of acute psychiatric treatment setting, the BHC, working in collaboration with the behavioral health team, medical team, and community stakeholders, is responsible for completing: Psychosocial assessments, developing treatment plans, monitoring patient progress towards treatment goals, and crisis de-escalation. Works independently to apply knowledge of diagnostic criteria to evaluate and recommend appropriate level of care for behavioral health patients.
One goal of all services facilitated by the BHC is to give psychiatric providers necessary information to finalize dispositions, as relevant to patient needs. BHC II’s work with diverse populations, age groups, and diagnoses. Serves as primary educator on topics of mental illness/mental health to patients and/or family members. Responsible for facilitating patient-centered, trauma-informed brief individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy within the acute care setting, when indicated. Initiates coordination of discharge and aftercare services, as needed.
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Education & Training:
Master’s Degree in Human Services (i.e., Social Work, Professional Counseling, etc.) required. Licensed as an LCSW-C or LCPC in the state of Maryland required.
Work Orientation & Experience:
Minimum two (2) years’ of previous experience required. Previous experience working with individuals with acute and chronic mental illness in an acute care psychiatric setting preferred.
Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrate knowledge/skills of behavioral health clinical practice in a variety of settings:
- Completing psychosocial assessments
- Provision of trauma-informed individual, group, and family therapy services
- Developing and implementing discharge and aftercare plans
- Coordinating services for patient/family with community providers including knowledge of community resources, Medicare/Medicaid and commercial insurances
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations as it pertains to scope of clinical practice in multiple settings
- Effective critical thinking
- Professional and effective written and verbal communication
- Prioritize work assignments and manage time effectively to complete duties
- Work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Ability to:
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with both internal and external partners (i.e., behavioral health team, medical team, community stakeholders and patients/families)
- Assess, adapt, and calmly respond to changing and/or crisis environment
- Make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures, health care and ethical standards
- Be available to adapt hours to meet the needs of partners
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Supervised by: Urgent Care/Residential Crisis Bed program: Crisis Center Counseling Manager
Supervision provided to: Assists in training of new staff and/or students/interns.
Benefits
Compensation:
Pay Range: $33.36 - $46.70
Other Compensation (if applicable):
Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
Like many employers, UMMS is being targeted by cybercriminals impersonating our recruiters and offering fake job opportunities. We will never ask for banking details, personal identification, or payment via email or text. If you suspect fraud, please contact us at careers@umms.edu.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Behavioral Health Clinician
Verify your licensure transfers across state lines
Your H-1B petition is tied to a specific work location. If your employer operates in multiple states, confirm your clinical license is valid in each state before USCIS files, since unlicensed practice can trigger an RFE.
Search LCA filings by occupation code
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Labor Condition Application filings under SOC code 21-1018 for Behavioral Health Counselors. This tells you which employers have actively sponsored clinicians in your target city, not just which ones post open roles.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment
STEM OPT and H-1B extensions both require E-Verify enrollment. Prioritize mental health organizations already enrolled, since non-enrolled employers face a longer onboarding path before your petition can proceed.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified H-1B sponsors
Search Behavioral Health Clinician roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in this occupation. You'll skip the guesswork of cold-applying to organizations that rarely or never sponsor.
Clarify supervision requirements before the offer
Many states require post-degree supervised clinical hours before full licensure. If you're still in a supervised practice period when the offer comes, confirm the employer will maintain your H-1B status through the supervised phase, not just after licensure.
Request premium processing on the I-129 early
Behavioral health roles often have hard start dates tied to caseload or grant funding cycles. Ask your employer to file with premium processing so USCIS adjudicates the I-129 within 15 business days, protecting your agreed start date.
H-1B Visa Behavioral Health Clinician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Behavioral Health Clinician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS recognizes Behavioral Health Clinician positions as specialty occupations when the employer requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as social work, counseling, clinical psychology, or marriage and family therapy. The O*NET profile for this occupation confirms the typical education requirement. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree without a field requirement can face RFEs, so verify the job description specifies a relevant discipline before applying.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Behavioral Health Clinicians?
Federally Qualified Health Centers, nonprofit community mental health organizations, hospital-based behavioral health departments, and integrated primary care networks are the most frequent H-1B sponsors for this role. These employers often rely on federal or state grant funding, which provides budget predictability for multi-year sponsorship. You can browse clinician roles at verified sponsors on Migrate Mate, filtered by employers with active LCA filing history in behavioral health occupations.
How does state clinical licensure affect my H-1B petition as a Behavioral Health Clinician?
Your H-1B is location-specific, and practicing clinical work without the appropriate state license can jeopardize both your petition and your employment. If your employer files an amended H-1B to add a new work location in a different state, you'll need a valid license in that state before you begin work there. Some states offer temporary or provisional licenses for candidates completing supervised hours, but USCIS will scrutinize whether your credentials meet the specialty occupation standard for the state in question.
Can a nonprofit behavioral health organization sponsor an H-1B?
Yes, and nonprofits affiliated with a university or government research institution may qualify as cap-exempt employers, which means they can file an H-1B petition year-round without competing in the annual lottery. Community mental health centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers sometimes qualify under this exemption. Confirm the employer's cap-exempt status with USCIS before the offer stage, since it significantly affects your timeline and removes lottery risk entirely.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm still completing supervised clinical hours toward full licensure?
USCIS can approve an H-1B for a role that requires supervised practice as part of a defined licensure pathway, provided the employer confirms the position still meets specialty occupation standards during that phase. The employer must maintain your H-1B status continuously through the supervised period. Clarify this commitment in writing before signing an offer, since some organizations inadvertently structure offers assuming full licensure at start date, which can create compliance gaps.