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H-1B visa jobs for Group Managers sit at the intersection of people leadership and specialized business knowledge. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering your first three years with extension eligibility up to six. Roles built around strategic planning, cross-functional oversight, and degree-level analytical responsibilities typically qualify as specialty occupations.
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The Mental Health Group Home Manager is responsible for the oversight, supervision, administration, and coordination of staff who implement individualized social and living skills enrichment to participants within the mental health group home program. Provides direct care including supportive living, counseling, and skill training for individuals who have serious and persistent mental illness and live in a supervised group home on a 24/7 basis. The position oversees program staff, service delivery, independent living skills initiatives, and compliance with Department of Behavioral Health and Disability Services (DBHDS), Medicaid, grant, and agency requirements. The Manager promotes recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered services that support housing retention, self-sufficiency, and improved behavioral health outcomes. Work is performed under general supervision and is guided by well-established and specific Agency policies and procedures, quality assurance, public and private payor guidelines, professional practices, ethical standards related to client interactions, and state and federal licensure and accreditation regulations and guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manage the daily operations of the group home program. Evaluate and monitor status of served individuals, program capacity, referrals, admissions, housing placements, and service utilization while creating and maintaining a therapeutic milieu. Monitor program outcomes and implement strategies to improve performance and participant success in reaching their identified residential treatment goals.
- Facilitate referral/admission process to home to ensure maximum utilization of beds possible in accordance with the expectations of the Agency and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).
- Provide direct supervision to residential staff (mental health professionals and recovery aides) and participate in recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts. Conduct employee training, coaching, performance evaluations, and professional development activities. Ensure staff maintain required certifications, competencies, and documentation standards.
- Be available for after-hours on-call to ensure timely response to residential-related emergencies. Provide consultation and support to staff responding to after-hours group home crises. Ensure appropriate follow-up occurs following emergencies, critical incidents, or participant crises. Will provide back-up or coordinate coverage in the event of scheduled staff absence, as well as formulate staff schedules to ensure adequate staffing coverage.
- Provide supportive interventions to individuals, as well assist in monitoring Individual Service Plans (ISPs); implement specified services; prepare quarterly updates to the ISPs.
- Assist in the upkeep of the house, grounds, and vehicles while ensuring that all inspections are completed as necessary, including but not limited to: Fire drills, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, etc. while also maintaining appropriate records.
- Assist residents with personal financial transactions and recordkeeping.
- Coordinate social and recreational programs and activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of mental health, substance abuse, and Intellectual Disability (ID) symptomatology.
- Knowledge of treatment modalities and case management approaches, such as service coordination, behavior management, independent living skills training, supportive counseling, family education, and discharge planning.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies and procedures.
- Ability to implement and lead individual and group training sessions, focusing on increasing recovery and self-determination.
- Knowledge of mental health, ID, and substance abuse confidentiality guidelines.
- Upon hire, the employee will need to complete CPR/First Aid Training, Medication Administration training, and Safety Care.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- Level 13 - LPN or Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field preferred and must meet the Board of Health Professions registration requirements as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), or register as a QMHP-T, and receive required supervision to become QMHP certified plus one year of experience in a mental health treatment environment.
- Level 12 – Bachelor’s degree in human services field and a minimum of three years’ experience in mental health treatment working with individuals with serious and persistent mental health needs.
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Level 11 – High School diploma or equivalent plus five (5) years’ recent relevant experience in a mental health needs environment. Associate’s degree preferred.
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Knowledge of mental illness/substance abuse symptomology and experience working with individuals with mental health, substance abuse disabilities and developmental disabilities required.
- Successful Completion of SOAR, QMHP Supervisor, and PRS Supervisor training is a plus.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience required.
- Driver’s license with a safe driving record.
Mount Rogers Community Services is an Equal opportunity Employer.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Mental Health Group Home Manager is responsible for the oversight, supervision, administration, and coordination of staff who implement individualized social and living skills enrichment to participants within the mental health group home program. Provides direct care including supportive living, counseling, and skill training for individuals who have serious and persistent mental illness and live in a supervised group home on a 24/7 basis. The position oversees program staff, service delivery, independent living skills initiatives, and compliance with Department of Behavioral Health and Disability Services (DBHDS), Medicaid, grant, and agency requirements. The Manager promotes recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered services that support housing retention, self-sufficiency, and improved behavioral health outcomes. Work is performed under general supervision and is guided by well-established and specific Agency policies and procedures, quality assurance, public and private payor guidelines, professional practices, ethical standards related to client interactions, and state and federal licensure and accreditation regulations and guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manage the daily operations of the group home program. Evaluate and monitor status of served individuals, program capacity, referrals, admissions, housing placements, and service utilization while creating and maintaining a therapeutic milieu. Monitor program outcomes and implement strategies to improve performance and participant success in reaching their identified residential treatment goals.
- Facilitate referral/admission process to home to ensure maximum utilization of beds possible in accordance with the expectations of the Agency and the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).
- Provide direct supervision to residential staff (mental health professionals and recovery aides) and participate in recruitment, onboarding, and retention efforts. Conduct employee training, coaching, performance evaluations, and professional development activities. Ensure staff maintain required certifications, competencies, and documentation standards.
- Be available for after-hours on-call to ensure timely response to residential-related emergencies. Provide consultation and support to staff responding to after-hours group home crises. Ensure appropriate follow-up occurs following emergencies, critical incidents, or participant crises. Will provide back-up or coordinate coverage in the event of scheduled staff absence, as well as formulate staff schedules to ensure adequate staffing coverage.
- Provide supportive interventions to individuals, as well assist in monitoring Individual Service Plans (ISPs); implement specified services; prepare quarterly updates to the ISPs.
- Assist in the upkeep of the house, grounds, and vehicles while ensuring that all inspections are completed as necessary, including but not limited to: Fire drills, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, etc. while also maintaining appropriate records.
- Assist residents with personal financial transactions and recordkeeping.
- Coordinate social and recreational programs and activities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of mental health, substance abuse, and Intellectual Disability (ID) symptomatology.
- Knowledge of treatment modalities and case management approaches, such as service coordination, behavior management, independent living skills training, supportive counseling, family education, and discharge planning.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention strategies and procedures.
- Ability to implement and lead individual and group training sessions, focusing on increasing recovery and self-determination.
- Knowledge of mental health, ID, and substance abuse confidentiality guidelines.
- Upon hire, the employee will need to complete CPR/First Aid Training, Medication Administration training, and Safety Care.
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- Level 13 - LPN or Bachelor's degree in a Human Services field preferred and must meet the Board of Health Professions registration requirements as a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP), or register as a QMHP-T, and receive required supervision to become QMHP certified plus one year of experience in a mental health treatment environment.
- Level 12 – Bachelor’s degree in human services field and a minimum of three years’ experience in mental health treatment working with individuals with serious and persistent mental health needs.
-
Level 11 – High School diploma or equivalent plus five (5) years’ recent relevant experience in a mental health needs environment. Associate’s degree preferred.
-
Knowledge of mental illness/substance abuse symptomology and experience working with individuals with mental health, substance abuse disabilities and developmental disabilities required.
- Successful Completion of SOAR, QMHP Supervisor, and PRS Supervisor training is a plus.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience required.
- Driver’s license with a safe driving record.
Mount Rogers Community Services is an Equal opportunity Employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Group Manager
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Pull your O*NET occupation profile for Group Manager and map your degree field directly to the analytical and strategic duties listed. USCIS scrutinizes whether a management role truly requires a specific bachelor's degree, so your resume and cover letter must foreground those degree-dependent responsibilities, not just your headcount or budget ownership.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Target employers with confirmed H-1B visa LCA filing history for management-level roles rather than cold-applying to unknown sponsors. Migrate Mate surfaces that DOL disclosure data by role and location, so you're spending time on companies that have already navigated the Group Manager specialty occupation question with USCIS.
Verify prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run the OFLC Wage Search for your SOC code and metro area before your offer conversation. Group Manager roles often span Wage Level II through IV depending on supervisory scope. If the offered salary sits below the certified LCA wage, your employer must correct it or USCIS will deny the petition.
Confirm LCA coverage for every worksite location
If your Group Manager role involves overseeing teams across multiple offices or traveling to client sites regularly, each worksite needs its own certified LCA. Flag this during offer negotiations so your employer files correctly from the start, avoiding compliance gaps that could stall your status or trigger a DOL audit.
Time your job search around your 60-day grace period
If you're transitioning from a previous H-1B employer, you have a 60-day grace period after your last day to secure a new I-129 petition filing. Group Manager searches can run long, so start active outreach before your end date and prioritize employers prepared to file quickly rather than those still evaluating sponsorship feasibility.
Request premium processing for time-sensitive transitions
USCIS offers premium processing for H-1B petitions, cutting adjudication time significantly. For Group Manager hires where the employer needs you in a seat fast, ask HR whether premium processing is budgeted. It's especially valuable if you're starting mid-project or backfilling a departing leader with a hard handover deadline.
H-1B Visa Group Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Group Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position is structured around degree-level responsibilities such as strategic planning, organizational design, or cross-functional program management requiring a specific bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field. The key is that the degree must be a genuine prerequisite for the role, not just a preferred qualification listed in the job posting. Employers who frame the position around analytical and leadership competencies tied to a specific discipline have consistently supported successful H-1B approvals for Group Manager roles.
What does the employer file with USCIS to sponsor a Group Manager on H-1B?
Your employer first submits a Labor Condition Application to DOL certifying the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the SOC code and worksite location. Once the LCA is certified, the employer files Form I-129 with USCIS. Subject to cap selection, USCIS adjudicates the petition and, if approved, grants H-1B status for an initial period of up to three years, extendable to a six-year maximum.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Group Manager positions?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for management-level roles. You can browse Group Manager jobs posted by companies that have already filed LCAs in this occupation category, which tells you the employer understands the specialty occupation argument and has cleared it with DOL. That prior filing history is a meaningful signal compared to companies that have never navigated H-1B sponsorship for this type of role.
Can my H-1B cover Group Manager work across multiple office locations?
No, a single certified LCA covers only the worksite location listed on the filing. If your Group Manager role requires regular presence at additional offices, each location needs its own certified LCA before you begin working there. Confirm this with your employer's immigration counsel during the offer stage, particularly if your scope involves regional oversight or frequent client-site responsibilities, to avoid worksite compliance issues that could affect your status.
What happens to my H-1B status if I get promoted from Group Manager to a more senior role?
A material change in job duties, title, or worksite requires your employer to file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. A promotion that substantially alters your responsibilities, moves you to a different SOC code, or shifts your primary worksite triggers an amendment obligation. Your employer should work with immigration counsel to assess whether the promotion constitutes a material change and file the amended petition proactively rather than after the fact.