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Clinical Therapist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at minimum a master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related clinical field. Healthcare systems, community mental health centers, and private group practices all file H-1B petitions for licensed therapists. The annual cap applies, so timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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Get Access To All JobsAt LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!
We are looking to hire talented, fully licensed therapists in the area, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.
What we offer Therapists:
- Competitive earnings package with uncapped potential
- Compensation range: $75,000 to $87,000+, compensation model based on productivity
- W2 employed position with flexible hybrid work schedules
- Collaborative work environment with unmatched support
- Sign-on bonus!
- Care Access and Quality Incentive: Annual cash bonus program
- Comprehensive benefit package
- 401k with up to 4% match
- CEUs and Clinical Education Benefit
- Strong work/life balance
Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking therapists that are:
- Local to and fully licensed in South Carolina: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LISW-CP), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
- Experienced in working with adult and/or child and adolescent populations.
Location and Schedule:
- Conveniently located on Lowcountry Blvd
- Start in fewer than 60 days!
- Beautifully designed offices that are thoughtfully laid out
- Monday-Friday with evenings/weekends optional
- Flexible hybrid schedule to accommodate work/life balance
Apply now or contact me today!
Leah Sweeney
Director, Practice Development, South Carolina
LifeStance Health, Inc.
(e) Leah.Sweeney@LifeStance.com
About LifeStance Health
LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.
LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.
Our values:
Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994.
Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!
We are looking to hire talented, fully licensed therapists in the area, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.
What we offer Therapists:
- Competitive earnings package with uncapped potential
- Compensation range: $75,000 to $87,000+, compensation model based on productivity
- W2 employed position with flexible hybrid work schedules
- Collaborative work environment with unmatched support
- Sign-on bonus!
- Care Access and Quality Incentive: Annual cash bonus program
- Comprehensive benefit package
- 401k with up to 4% match
- CEUs and Clinical Education Benefit
- Strong work/life balance
Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking therapists that are:
- Local to and fully licensed in South Carolina: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LISW-CP), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).
- Experienced in working with adult and/or child and adolescent populations.
Location and Schedule:
- Conveniently located on Lowcountry Blvd
- Start in fewer than 60 days!
- Beautifully designed offices that are thoughtfully laid out
- Monday-Friday with evenings/weekends optional
- Flexible hybrid schedule to accommodate work/life balance
Apply now or contact me today!
Leah Sweeney
Director, Practice Development, South Carolina
LifeStance Health, Inc.
(e) Leah.Sweeney@LifeStance.com
About LifeStance Health
LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.
LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.
Our values:
Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994.
Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Clinical Therapist
Verify your licensure transfers across states
Your H-1B petition is tied to a specific employer and work location. If your clinical license is state-specific, confirm reciprocity or endorsement eligibility before accepting an offer, since USCIS requires you to be legally authorized to practice in that state.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Hospitals affiliated with universities, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofit research institutions can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery cap. Focusing your search on these employer types removes the random selection risk entirely.
Pull LCA filings to assess real sponsorship patterns
Use Migrate Mate to search verified DOL Labor Condition Application data filtered by clinical therapist roles. You'll see which employers have actively sponsored therapists, not just which ones say they're open to it.
Confirm your role meets specialty occupation criteria
Check the O*NET profile for Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists or Mental Health Counselors to document that your specific position requires a directly related master's or doctoral degree. USCIS scrutinizes therapist petitions where job duties could be interpreted as requiring only a general bachelor's.
Negotiate an offer before the April registration window
H-1B cap registrations open in March and close within days. Secure your offer letter and have your employer retain an immigration attorney or filing service by late February so the I-129 petition and supporting documentation are ready the moment registration opens.
Request a prevailing wage determination before your offer is finalized
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and work location, verified through the OFLC Wage Search. Ask for the wage level used in the LCA before signing, since Level I wages can be significantly below market for licensed clinicians.
H-1B Visa Clinical Therapist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Therapist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at minimum a master's degree in a directly related field such as clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or professional counseling. USCIS has issued requests for evidence on therapist petitions where job postings accepted any bachelor's degree, so the offer letter and job description must explicitly require a specific graduate-level credential tied to the clinical duties.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for therapists?
Large hospital systems, university-affiliated behavioral health programs, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofit community mental health organizations file the highest volume of H-1B petitions for clinical roles. These employers often have established immigration processes and legal counsel in place. You can browse verified sponsoring employers filtered by clinical therapist LCA filings on Migrate Mate.
Can a private therapy practice or small group practice sponsor an H-1B?
Yes, but most small and solo practices lack the infrastructure to navigate the process independently. The employer must file a certified Labor Condition Application with DOL before submitting the I-129 petition to USCIS, post the LCA at the worksite, and pay prevailing wages. Small practices that do sponsor typically work with an outside immigration attorney to handle compliance requirements.
How does state licensure affect my H-1B petition as a therapist?
Your H-1B approval does not grant you clinical licensure. Each state licenses independently, and USCIS expects you to hold or be eligible for the license required to practice in your work location. If you're relocating from another state, confirm that your credential qualifies for endorsement or reciprocity before your employer files, since a licensure gap can complicate the petition or delay your start date.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer changes billing structure or contract terms after I start?
Material changes to the terms of your employment, such as a shift from salaried to contract billing, a significant reduction in hours, or a change in work location, may require your employer to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS. The prevailing wage obligation and LCA must reflect actual working conditions throughout your authorized period, not just at the time of the original filing.