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Child Therapist roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a master's degree or higher in counseling, social work, or psychology. Most sponsoring employers are hospital systems, community mental health centers, and school districts with established H-1B filing programs. The 85,000-cap lottery applies, with premium processing available.
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Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference. LSSI is hiring a full-time Therapeutic Foster Care Child Therapist. The schedule varies.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for providing the full range of therapeutic services to children in the Treatment Foster Care Program in accordance with the integrated assessment, permanency plan, and assessed therapeutic needs of the child as well as provide services within the context of an evidence-based model of treatment foster care for children and their families, using a trauma-informed approach.
Benefits And Perks
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
- On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
- Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
- Salary $32-$37/Hourly.
- Opportunity for advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
- The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
Essential Functions
- Responsible for providing the full range of therapeutic services to children in the Treatment Foster Care Program in accordance with the integrated assessment, permanency plan, and assessed therapeutic needs of the child as well as provide services within the context of an evidence-based model of treatment foster care for children and their families, using a trauma-informed approach.
- Provide comprehensive, Medicaid compliant, assessment of client’s therapeutic needs.
- Develop individualized, Medicaid compliant, treatment plan, in conjunction with TFC Team, child and family. Ensuring to take into consideration the reasons the child/family are involved in the child welfare system, past and current safety and risk concerns, and the permanency/step-down service plan for the child/family and allows all members of the team to submit Medicaid billing.
- Provide direct counseling and therapeutic services to children in the Treatment Foster Care Program as indicated by the assessment and treatment plan.
- Therapeutic interventions will include supportive therapy for the child, behavioral management interventions with the child, prosocial skill development, school-based interventions/support, and applying principles from social learning theory, development psychology, trauma informed care.
- Complete and submit all required reports, documentation and Medicaid billing accurately and timely as required by the agency and funding sources. Includes the completion of written session notes and reports detailing client’s progress as required by applicable policies/procedures and/or when required by juvenile court.
- Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in social work or other related field required.
- Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
- Holds the licensed clinical social work (LCSW) credential or its equivalent or is eligible for a clinical license and working toward completion.
- IM+ CANTS certified or available to participate in training and certification.
- Training in Treatment Foster Care of Oregon (TFCO) model or available to participate in TCO training after hired.
- Certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy (TF-CTB) or available to participate in TF CTB training and certification.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing, including completing documentation in organization’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Experience providing services using a team approach; demonstrated ability to motivate children, their families, and foster parents to participate in a highly detailed treatment model preferred.
- Knowledge of DSM-V and its applications.
- Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
- Valid drivers license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
- Access to reliable transportation.
- Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), is a leading not-for-profit organization providing healing, justice and wholeness to people and communities. For over 150 years, LSSI has made a difference in the lives of children and families, and we're still a strong, viable presence in the State of Illinois, continuing that commitment to making a difference. LSSI is hiring a full-time Therapeutic Foster Care Child Therapist. The schedule varies.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for providing the full range of therapeutic services to children in the Treatment Foster Care Program in accordance with the integrated assessment, permanency plan, and assessed therapeutic needs of the child as well as provide services within the context of an evidence-based model of treatment foster care for children and their families, using a trauma-informed approach.
Benefits And Perks
LSSI is growing! Come be a part of this rewarding environment, and enjoy the knowledge that you’re helping make a positive difference in the lives of others, as well as these career advantages:
- On Demand Flexible Paydays for earned wages through an app called Dayforce Wallet.
- Competitive salary based upon relevant education, experience, and licensure.
- Salary $32-$37/Hourly.
- Opportunity for advancement.
- Comprehensive benefits package for Full-Time employees includes healthcare insurance, up to 26 days of paid time off per calendar year, 11 paid holidays, sick time, 403(b) plan, Employee Assistance Program, and flexible hours.
- The paid training you need to learn, grow, and succeed!
Essential Functions
- Responsible for providing the full range of therapeutic services to children in the Treatment Foster Care Program in accordance with the integrated assessment, permanency plan, and assessed therapeutic needs of the child as well as provide services within the context of an evidence-based model of treatment foster care for children and their families, using a trauma-informed approach.
- Provide comprehensive, Medicaid compliant, assessment of client’s therapeutic needs.
- Develop individualized, Medicaid compliant, treatment plan, in conjunction with TFC Team, child and family. Ensuring to take into consideration the reasons the child/family are involved in the child welfare system, past and current safety and risk concerns, and the permanency/step-down service plan for the child/family and allows all members of the team to submit Medicaid billing.
- Provide direct counseling and therapeutic services to children in the Treatment Foster Care Program as indicated by the assessment and treatment plan.
- Therapeutic interventions will include supportive therapy for the child, behavioral management interventions with the child, prosocial skill development, school-based interventions/support, and applying principles from social learning theory, development psychology, trauma informed care.
- Complete and submit all required reports, documentation and Medicaid billing accurately and timely as required by the agency and funding sources. Includes the completion of written session notes and reports detailing client’s progress as required by applicable policies/procedures and/or when required by juvenile court.
- Demonstrate professional, positive behavior and carry out responsibilities with integrity, treating clients, families, other LSSI workforce members, and collaborative organizations and/or individuals in a dignified, respectful, honest and fair manner.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in social work or other related field required.
- Background check clearance, both criminal and CANTS required.
- Holds the licensed clinical social work (LCSW) credential or its equivalent or is eligible for a clinical license and working toward completion.
- IM+ CANTS certified or available to participate in training and certification.
- Training in Treatment Foster Care of Oregon (TFCO) model or available to participate in TCO training after hired.
- Certified in trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy (TF-CTB) or available to participate in TF CTB training and certification.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a clear, comprehensible manner, both verbally and in writing, including completing documentation in organization’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Experience providing services using a team approach; demonstrated ability to motivate children, their families, and foster parents to participate in a highly detailed treatment model preferred.
- Knowledge of DSM-V and its applications.
- Excellent organization, presentation and pc/computer skills, including experience using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with other related software.
- Valid drivers license, in good standing for the state of residency required.
- Access to reliable transportation.
- Valid IL statutory minimum liability insurance coverage, bodily injury and property damage required.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, pregnancy, any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Child Therapist
Verify your licensure transfers across states
Your LPC, LCSW, or LMFT license is state-specific, and your H-1B petition must list a worksite state. Confirm your credential is valid in the employer's state before filing begins, or build in time for reciprocal licensure applications.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing status
Hospitals affiliated with a university, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofit mental health agencies attached to a research institution may qualify as cap-exempt. That means no lottery, no October 1 start date restriction, and year-round filing.
Search LCA filings filtered for therapy roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-1B Labor Condition Application history for counseling and therapy occupations. This shows you which organizations have actually sponsored roles like yours, not just companies that post generic sponsorship disclaimers.
Confirm your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the job duties. A master's in counseling or clinical psychology is straightforward. A bachelor's in a tangentially related field paired with licensure may require a stronger employer support letter detailing degree necessity.
Ask about the LCA prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer files an LCA with DOL certifying they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and worksite location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level I through Level IV rates for your specific county so you can evaluate any offer against DOL's minimum.
Time your offer acceptance around the H-1B lottery window
USCIS opens H-1B registration each March for an October 1 start. If you're not already in valid status allowing a change, an offer signed in June for an October start is achievable. An offer signed in April after a lost lottery means a full year's wait unless your employer qualifies as cap-exempt.
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Find Child Therapist JobsChild Therapist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Child Therapist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Child Therapist positions require at minimum a master's degree in clinical social work, counseling, or psychology, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation standard. The role must also require that specific degree, not just any bachelor's. Most clinical therapy positions at licensed facilities meet both criteria, but the employer's job description must explicitly state the degree requirement.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Child Therapists?
Hospital systems, pediatric behavioral health clinics, community mental health centers, school districts, and university-affiliated counseling programs are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for Child Therapists. Nonprofit mental health organizations and federally qualified health centers also sponsor regularly and may qualify as cap-exempt, which removes the lottery requirement entirely. You can browse verified sponsors by role on Migrate Mate.
Does state licensure affect my H-1B petition as a Child Therapist?
Yes, and this is one of the most common complications. Your H-1B petition is tied to a specific worksite state, and USCIS expects you to hold or be in the process of obtaining licensure in that state. If your LPC or LCSW is from a different state, you'll need to apply for reciprocal licensure in parallel with the petition. Starting that process before your employer files I-129 reduces delays.
Can a Child Therapist work for multiple employers on a single H-1B?
Not on a single petition. Each employer must file a separate H-1B petition and LCA. If you want to work part-time for two employers simultaneously, both must sponsor you independently. This is more common in school-based therapy and private practice hybrid arrangements. USCIS allows concurrent H-1B employment, but each sponsoring employer carries full compliance responsibility for their own petition.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer's therapy contract ends early?
Your H-1B status is tied to that specific employer, so a contract termination ends your authorized employment. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. A new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before you begin working for them. Acting within the first two weeks of notice gives you the most runway to arrange a transfer.
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