H-1B Visa Behavioral Technician Jobs
Behavioral Technician jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship are available at ABA therapy providers, school districts, and behavioral health clinics across the U.S. Sponsoring employers structure these roles around degree-level duties to meet specialty occupation requirements, filing a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS before your start date.
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Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
Job Description
Behavioral Health Technician - Psychiatric Nursing Unit - Full-Time 36 hrs./week - Night Shift
Eligible for Full-Time Benefits
Shift: Nights 7:00 pm to 7:30 am. Rotating Weekends.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Provides direct behavioral health patient care.
Responsibilities:
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
- Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
- Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
- Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- BLS Provider certification from American Heart Association within 1 month of hire/transfer.
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of experience, Associate's/Technical degree, or 4 years of applicable experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention.
- Behavioral Health Experience is an asset.
- Nurse Aide credentialed from the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry preferred.
- Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health preferred.
- Minimum associate's degree preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, teamwork mindset, fast-paced environment.
Company Description
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.
Job Description
Behavioral Health Technician - Psychiatric Nursing Unit - Full-Time 36 hrs./week - Night Shift
Eligible for Full-Time Benefits
Shift: Nights 7:00 pm to 7:30 am. Rotating Weekends.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Provides direct behavioral health patient care.
Responsibilities:
- Assists patients with performing activities of daily living.
- Provides or assists with providing direct patient care, diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions.
- Observes and records patient behavior and activities. Reports any changes in condition and suggests modifications to the treatment plan.
- Establishes a therapeutic relationship with assigned patients.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- BLS Provider certification from American Heart Association within 1 month of hire/transfer.
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of experience, Associate's/Technical degree, or 4 years of applicable experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification specializing in Crisis Prevention.
- Behavioral Health Experience is an asset.
- Nurse Aide credentialed from the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry preferred.
- Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health preferred.
- Minimum associate's degree preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, teamwork mindset, fast-paced environment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Behavioral Technician
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Your bachelor's degree in psychology, applied behavior analysis, or a related field is what anchors this role as a specialty occupation under H-1B. Gather official transcripts and a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. before applying.
Verify the employer's LCA covers your worksite
Each worksite where you'll deliver services needs its own certified LCA on file with DOL. If you'll rotate across clinic locations or school sites, confirm with HR that every address is covered before your start date.
Find sponsors using Migrate Mate's verified employer data
Search Migrate Mate to identify ABA therapy providers and behavioral health organizations with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for behavioral technician and behavior analyst roles, filtered by city and job type.
Check prevailing wage tiers before salary talks
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before your offer conversation. Your employer is required to pay at least the DOL-determined wage level for your role and region.
Clarify cap-subject status with every employer
Most ABA clinics and private behavioral health practices are cap-subject employers, meaning your petition enters the annual H-1B selection process. Nonprofits affiliated with universities or government research entities may be cap-exempt, which changes your timeline significantly.
Account for I-129 timing when accepting an offer
Your employer must file the I-129 petition with USCIS before your authorized start date. For cap-subject petitions, the earliest employment start date is October 1 of the fiscal year. Confirm your offer letter aligns with that window.
H-1B Visa Behavioral Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Behavioral Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
It can qualify when the employer structures the position to require at least a bachelor's degree in psychology, applied behavior analysis, or a directly related field as a minimum requirement, not just a preference. The key is that the job description must demonstrate the role normally requires that specific degree. USCIS reviews the LCA and I-129 to verify this, so the job posting and duties description need to reflect degree-level responsibilities throughout.
Which types of employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Behavioral Technicians?
ABA therapy organizations, behavioral health clinics, school districts contracting licensed providers, and hospital-affiliated developmental programs are the most common sponsors. Larger regional providers with established HR infrastructure are more likely to have prior H-1B filing experience. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for behavioral and mental health roles directly on Migrate Mate.
How long does H-1B status last for a Behavioral Technician position?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended for a total of six years. After six years, continued H-1B status requires either an approved I-140 immigrant petition or meeting specific milestones under AC21 portability rules. Your employer's immigration attorney or HR team manages the extension filings with USCIS before each period expires.
What happens to my H-1B if I change ABA clinic locations during employment?
Each worksite where you provide services must have its own certified LCA on file with DOL before you begin working there. If you move to a new clinic location, branch, or school site not covered by the original LCA, your employer must file an amended or new LCA and may need to file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS depending on whether the change is considered a material modification.
Can I use O*NET to understand how USCIS evaluates Behavioral Technician job duties?
O*NET lists the standard tasks, knowledge areas, and education requirements associated with behavioral technician and behavior analyst occupations, and USCIS adjudicators reference occupational resources like this when evaluating specialty occupation claims. Reviewing the O*NET profile for your SOC code helps you confirm that your employer's job description aligns with the degree requirements USCIS expects to see for a successful I-129 petition.