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Implementation Engineers who configure, deploy, and integrate enterprise software are consistently sponsored under H-1B visa because the role meets the specialty occupation threshold, a relevant bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or engineering is typically required. Employers file LCAs through DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual cap applies unless you're at a qualifying cap-exempt institution.
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Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Leads change and organizational transformation to close the ‘research to practice’ gap at Centerstone. Works internally across the organization and with external partners to assist teams in identifying opportunities for growth and change. Promotes the adoption of clinical models, evidence-based practices (EBPs), and other innovations. Assesses barriers and facilitators of change to effectively design and implement change strategies. Leads and partners with multi-disciplinary teams to assess buy-in, build motivation and a supportive organizational culture. Specializes and serves as a thought leader in implementation science practice areas (e.g., drivers, barriers/facilitators assessments, frameworks). Has a key role in supporting transformational change. Works in partnership with teams to establish implementation plans, manage workflows, organizes complex information. Reviews Research Institute project portfolios to identify system-wide opportunities for growth.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works internally across the organization and with external partners to assist teams in identifying opportunities for growth and change.
- Promotes the adoption of clinical models, evidence-based practices (EBPs), and other innovations.
- Assesses barriers and facilitators of change to effectively design and implement change strategies.
- Leads and partners with multi-disciplinary teams to assess buy-in, build motivation and a supportive organizational culture. Specializes and serves as a thought leader in implementation science practice areas (e.g., drivers, barriers/facilitators assessments, frameworks).
- Has a key role in supporting transformational change.
- Works in partnership with teams to establish implementation plans, manage workflows, organizes complex information.
- Reviews Research Institute project portfolios to identify system-wide opportunities for growth.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level
Masters degree with Doctorate in Psychology or a related behavioral health field. Doctrine preferred.
Years of Experience
Eight years of professional experience in clinical research, translational science, or other academic setting required. Requires the ability to apply D&I theory and research to community behavioral health clinic environments to facilitate adoption of excellent clinical practices. Specialized training and/or a proven track record of research in Dissemination and/or Implementation Science (D&I).
Certification/Licensure
N/A
Physical Requirements
Standing – 20%
Sitting – 80%
Squatting – Occasional
Kneeling – Occasional
Bending – Occasional
Driving – Occasional
Lifting – Occasional
DISCLAIMER
The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Range:
$81,850.00-$122,740.00
Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.
Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.
Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.
INTRODUCTION
Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Leads change and organizational transformation to close the ‘research to practice’ gap at Centerstone. Works internally across the organization and with external partners to assist teams in identifying opportunities for growth and change. Promotes the adoption of clinical models, evidence-based practices (EBPs), and other innovations. Assesses barriers and facilitators of change to effectively design and implement change strategies. Leads and partners with multi-disciplinary teams to assess buy-in, build motivation and a supportive organizational culture. Specializes and serves as a thought leader in implementation science practice areas (e.g., drivers, barriers/facilitators assessments, frameworks). Has a key role in supporting transformational change. Works in partnership with teams to establish implementation plans, manage workflows, organizes complex information. Reviews Research Institute project portfolios to identify system-wide opportunities for growth.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works internally across the organization and with external partners to assist teams in identifying opportunities for growth and change.
- Promotes the adoption of clinical models, evidence-based practices (EBPs), and other innovations.
- Assesses barriers and facilitators of change to effectively design and implement change strategies.
- Leads and partners with multi-disciplinary teams to assess buy-in, build motivation and a supportive organizational culture. Specializes and serves as a thought leader in implementation science practice areas (e.g., drivers, barriers/facilitators assessments, frameworks).
- Has a key role in supporting transformational change.
- Works in partnership with teams to establish implementation plans, manage workflows, organizes complex information.
- Reviews Research Institute project portfolios to identify system-wide opportunities for growth.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level
Masters degree with Doctorate in Psychology or a related behavioral health field. Doctrine preferred.
Years of Experience
Eight years of professional experience in clinical research, translational science, or other academic setting required. Requires the ability to apply D&I theory and research to community behavioral health clinic environments to facilitate adoption of excellent clinical practices. Specialized training and/or a proven track record of research in Dissemination and/or Implementation Science (D&I).
Certification/Licensure
N/A
Physical Requirements
Standing – 20%
Sitting – 80%
Squatting – Occasional
Kneeling – Occasional
Bending – Occasional
Driving – Occasional
Lifting – Occasional
DISCLAIMER
The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Range:
$81,850.00-$122,740.00
Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.
Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.
Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Implementation Engineer
Map your degree to your role
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to implementation work. A computer science or information systems degree maps cleanly. If yours is in a adjacent field, gather documentation showing your coursework aligns with integration and deployment duties.
Check LCA filings by SOC code
Implementation Engineers file under SOC codes for software developers or computer systems analysts. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find employers who have certified LCAs under those codes, then prioritize outreach to companies with recent filing history in your target geography.
Target employers already using E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment is required for federal contractors and STEM OPT employers, and it signals an established HR compliance infrastructure. These organizations typically have immigration counsel on retainer, which shortens the time between offer and petition filing.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by Implementation Engineer roles on Migrate Mate to find employers whose DOL Labor Condition Application history confirms active H-1B sponsorship. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that may not have sponsored before.
Negotiate a start date that clears the cap timeline
Cap-subject H-1B petitions can only start on October 1. If you receive an offer in March, the earliest USCIS can approve cap-subject employment is five months out. Build that gap into your offer negotiation so both sides align on the realistic start date.
Prepare a technical scope-of-work summary
Some H-1B RFEs for Implementation Engineer roles challenge specialty occupation status by arguing the work is generalist. A concise document detailing the systems you configure, the integrations you manage, and the degree-level knowledge each task requires strengthens the employer's response.
H-1B Visa Implementation Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Implementation Engineer 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 computer science, information systems, or software engineering. USCIS scrutinizes job duties closely for implementation roles, so the employer's petition should document that the work involves systems integration, configuration, or technical deployment tasks that require theoretical and practical knowledge at the degree level.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Implementation Engineers?
Enterprise software companies, systems integrators, consulting firms, and SaaS vendors with large customer onboarding teams are the most active sponsors for this role type. You can identify specific employers by searching Migrate Mate, which surfaces companies with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history for implementation and systems-related positions.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Implementation Engineer employer mid-year?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer must file a new LCA and I-129 petition before your first day.
What happens to my H-1B if my implementation project ends and the employer has no immediate follow-on work?
Your H-1B status is tied to your employer, not a specific project. If there's a gap in billable work but your employment relationship continues, status is maintained. If the employer terminates you, USCIS provides a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, transfer your petition, or depart. Document your employment status carefully during any project transition.
Does working at a client site on an implementation engagement affect my H-1B petition?
Yes. If you're deployed to a third-party client site, your employer must file a separate LCA covering that work location and wage level. USCIS applies the same specialty occupation standards regardless of worksite, and DOL requires the LCA to reflect the actual place of employment. Your employer's immigration counsel should handle the worksite LCA before each new client deployment.