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Counselor roles can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a closely related field. Employers in healthcare systems, universities, and community mental health organizations are the most active sponsors for licensed clinical and school counseling positions.
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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Counselor – M-F – 9a-5p – Brooklyn – Spanish Or Mandarin Speaking Required.
In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for screening clients and patients for social determinants of health and navigating to resources that they are eligible for through the 1115 waiver. Assistance will include eligibility assessment, screening, short term counseling, benefit application assistance, advocacy, and connection to needed services.
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct community outreach
- Conducting SDOH screening and eligibility assessments for 1115 Medicaid waiver services.
- Responsible for screening of community members for public benefit eligibility.
- Responsible for navigating clients to available resources and services.
- Assist clients with benefit applications
- Coordinate services with staff with partnering organizations and programs.
- Make referrals to a variety of public and community agencies providing food, legal services, shelter, clothing, medical, educational, and other services.
- Assist community members in accessing health and behavioral health services within the FHC.
- Complete documentation in EPIC and other platforms as required.
- Attend staff meetings and other required meetings.
- Provide short term counseling and advocacy
- Strengthen relationships with community partners to identify resources for clients.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
1+ years relevant experience working, ability to plan and manage,
Knowledge of public benefits
History of immigrant community engagement
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent communication skills, ability to multi-task, experience in providing services to diverse community, ability to be a team player. Experience in providing case management or navigation services.
BA
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $50,000 – $52,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
LOCATION:
Brooklyn
Facility: Family Health Centers at NYU Langone
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Shift: Day
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9a-5p
Department: Community Health, Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, Family Support Services – FHC (P66410)
About NYU Langone Health
Be Where Everyone Is Dedicated to Exceptional Care
NYU Langone is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic health system with Magnet®-recognized status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Our trifold mission to care, teach, and discover is achieved daily through NYU Langone’s inclusive culture devoted to excellence across the organization. Here, you can advance your career supported by exceptionally talented faculty and staff in an environment where everyone works together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Our Hiring Process
Joining Our Team
Get ready to start your career journey at NYU Langone, where cutting-edge research meets compassionate care, and discover how you can contribute to shaping the future of medicine.
Step 1
Apply Online
The NYU Langone hiring process begins with you applying through our online portal. Be sure to update and upload your resume. Shortly after you submit your application, you will receive an email confirmation. Ten days after applying you will receive a talent assessment to be completed.
Step 2
Schedule Interviews
If selected to continue the interview process, HR will reach out via phone or email first. Then, depending on your position, they will schedule an interview with unit managers or team members. You are encouraged to dress professionally for all interviews.
Step 3
Receive Offer
If you successfully complete the interview process and are identified as a finalist for the position, we will require that you complete a professional reference process. After evaluating the completed references, a decision will be made on who will receive a preliminary offer. If you receive a preliminary offer, HR will start the onboarding process with an agreed-upon tentative start date.
Step 4
Training & Orientation
You will be contacted by an onboarding specialist who will work with you on your pre-boarding requirements. Once fully cleared, we will ask you to complete compliance orientation regulatory training. On your first day, you will attend an online required orientation to acclimate to the health system and report to your new department based on instructions provided by your hiring manager.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Counselor – M-F – 9a-5p – Brooklyn – Spanish Or Mandarin Speaking Required.
In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for screening clients and patients for social determinants of health and navigating to resources that they are eligible for through the 1115 waiver. Assistance will include eligibility assessment, screening, short term counseling, benefit application assistance, advocacy, and connection to needed services.
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct community outreach
- Conducting SDOH screening and eligibility assessments for 1115 Medicaid waiver services.
- Responsible for screening of community members for public benefit eligibility.
- Responsible for navigating clients to available resources and services.
- Assist clients with benefit applications
- Coordinate services with staff with partnering organizations and programs.
- Make referrals to a variety of public and community agencies providing food, legal services, shelter, clothing, medical, educational, and other services.
- Assist community members in accessing health and behavioral health services within the FHC.
- Complete documentation in EPIC and other platforms as required.
- Attend staff meetings and other required meetings.
- Provide short term counseling and advocacy
- Strengthen relationships with community partners to identify resources for clients.
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
1+ years relevant experience working, ability to plan and manage,
Knowledge of public benefits
History of immigrant community engagement
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent communication skills, ability to multi-task, experience in providing services to diverse community, ability to be a team player. Experience in providing case management or navigation services.
BA
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $50,000 – $52,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
LOCATION:
Brooklyn
Facility: Family Health Centers at NYU Langone
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Shift: Day
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9a-5p
Department: Community Health, Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, Family Support Services – FHC (P66410)
About NYU Langone Health
Be Where Everyone Is Dedicated to Exceptional Care
NYU Langone is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic health system with Magnet®-recognized status by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Our trifold mission to care, teach, and discover is achieved daily through NYU Langone’s inclusive culture devoted to excellence across the organization. Here, you can advance your career supported by exceptionally talented faculty and staff in an environment where everyone works together to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Our Hiring Process
Joining Our Team
Get ready to start your career journey at NYU Langone, where cutting-edge research meets compassionate care, and discover how you can contribute to shaping the future of medicine.
Step 1
Apply Online
The NYU Langone hiring process begins with you applying through our online portal. Be sure to update and upload your resume. Shortly after you submit your application, you will receive an email confirmation. Ten days after applying you will receive a talent assessment to be completed.
Step 2
Schedule Interviews
If selected to continue the interview process, HR will reach out via phone or email first. Then, depending on your position, they will schedule an interview with unit managers or team members. You are encouraged to dress professionally for all interviews.
Step 3
Receive Offer
If you successfully complete the interview process and are identified as a finalist for the position, we will require that you complete a professional reference process. After evaluating the completed references, a decision will be made on who will receive a preliminary offer. If you receive a preliminary offer, HR will start the onboarding process with an agreed-upon tentative start date.
Step 4
Training & Orientation
You will be contacted by an onboarding specialist who will work with you on your pre-boarding requirements. Once fully cleared, we will ask you to complete compliance orientation regulatory training. On your first day, you will attend an online required orientation to acclimate to the health system and report to your new department based on instructions provided by your hiring manager.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Counselor
Verify your license transfers across states
H-1B approval is tied to the worksite state. Confirm your counseling license is valid or reciprocal in that state before the employer files, since USCIS scrutinizes state licensure requirements as part of specialty occupation review.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Counselor roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code, so you're applying to organizations that have already navigated H-1B sponsorship for counseling positions.
Match your degree field to the role description
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field directly relates to the counseling role. A general psychology degree supporting a substance abuse counselor position may draw a Request for Evidence if the job posting doesn't require that specialization explicitly.
Request the prevailing wage tier before negotiating salary
Ask the employer which DOL prevailing wage level they're filing under using the OFLC Wage Search before you accept an offer. Level I wages are sometimes used for entry positions but can affect your ability to negotiate above the certified rate.
Confirm the employer is registered in E-Verify
Many healthcare and school district employers are required by state law or federal contract to use E-Verify. Confirming enrollment before you receive an offer prevents delays after your H-1B is approved and you're cleared to start.
Document supervised clinical hours for specialty occupation evidence
If your counseling role required post-degree supervised hours for licensure, compile those records before the petition is filed. Employers can use this documentation to strengthen the specialty occupation argument, especially for roles in clinical or school settings.
H-1B Visa Counselor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a counselor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as counseling, psychology, social work, or marriage and family therapy. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to qualify. The O*NET profile for counselors and the job description both factor into how USCIS evaluates the specialty occupation requirement.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for counselors?
Hospitals, university counseling centers, community mental health agencies, school districts, and employee assistance program providers are the most common H-1B sponsors for counselors. Nonprofit healthcare organizations are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without waiting for the annual lottery. You can browse verified sponsors on Migrate Mate filtered specifically for counseling roles.
Can I work as a counselor on H-1B if I still need supervised hours for full licensure?
Yes, but the position must still meet specialty occupation requirements at the time of filing. Some employers sponsor H-1B holders working toward full licensure if the role title and duties require a specific degree. You'll need to document how your supervised practice role requires theoretical and practical application of your degree field, which USCIS uses to assess specialty occupation eligibility.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a different counseling specialty or employer?
Changing employers requires the new employer to file an H-1B transfer petition before you start, and changing to a materially different counseling specialization within the same employer may require an amended petition. The 60-day grace period after your last day of employment gives you time to secure a transfer, but you can't work during that window without an approved or pending petition from the new employer.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect counselor job seekers?
Most private-sector counseling employers are subject to the 85,000-slot annual cap and must enter the lottery in March for an October 1 start date. However, nonprofit hospitals, universities, and government-affiliated mental health agencies are cap-exempt and can file at any time. Targeting cap-exempt employers shortens your timeline considerably and removes lottery risk from your job search entirely.