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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 actively looking to hire talented licensed therapists in the Newark area who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.
Please apply now or contact me directly:
Tom Kingsley
Director, Practice Development
(e) Tom.Kingsley@LifeStance.com
What we offer licensed therapists:
- Competitive compensation $85,000+, compensation model based on productivity
- Signing bonus
- Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings
- Flexible work schedule
- Outpatient only
- Full-time available
- No nights, no hospital calls, no weekends
- Hybrid schedule with telemedicine and in-person flexibility
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, EAP and more
- Additional compensation for collaboration with mid-levels (optional)
- Collegial work environment
- Newly designed and modern offices
- Full administrative support
- Latest in digital technology
- Strong work/life balance
Licensed therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking licensed therapists that are:
- Fully licensed and credentialed in one or more US states
- Experienced in working with adult, and/or child and adolescent populations
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 actively looking to hire talented licensed therapists in the Newark area who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.
Please apply now or contact me directly:
Tom Kingsley
Director, Practice Development
(e) Tom.Kingsley@LifeStance.com
What we offer licensed therapists:
- Competitive compensation $85,000+, compensation model based on productivity
- Signing bonus
- Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings
- Flexible work schedule
- Outpatient only
- Full-time available
- No nights, no hospital calls, no weekends
- Hybrid schedule with telemedicine and in-person flexibility
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, EAP and more
- Additional compensation for collaboration with mid-levels (optional)
- Collegial work environment
- Newly designed and modern offices
- Full administrative support
- Latest in digital technology
- Strong work/life balance
Licensed therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking licensed therapists that are:
- Fully licensed and credentialed in one or more US states
- Experienced in working with adult, and/or child and adolescent populations
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 Licensed Mental Health Professional
Secure state licensure before applying
H-1B employers filing for an LMHP role will require an active, unrestricted license in the state where you'll practice. Start the licensing application early, reciprocity timelines vary by state and can add months to your job search.
Target federally qualified health centers
Federally Qualified Health Centers and VA facilities are cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery. These organizations actively hire LMHPs and can file year-round without waiting for April registration.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Look up Level I through Level IV wage rates for your SOC code using the OFLC Wage Search before any salary conversation so you negotiate from an accurate baseline.
Use Migrate Mate to find LMHP sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for mental health and counseling roles. This filters out employers who list sponsorship as possible but have no documented filing record in your specialty.
Clarify supervision requirements with each employer
Some states require licensed supervision hours for associate-level clinicians, which complicates the specialty occupation argument USCIS applies to H-1B petitions. Confirm your licensure level meets the independent-practice threshold before the employer submits your LCA.
Ask employers about premium processing upfront
USCIS premium processing cuts the I-129 adjudication window to 15 business days. For LMHP roles with hard start dates tied to patient caseloads or program contracts, confirm during offer negotiations whether the employer will elect premium processing.
H-1B Visa Licensed Mental Health Professional: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Licensed Mental Health Professional role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS recognizes LMHP roles as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as counseling, clinical psychology, or social work, along with state licensure. The O*NET profile for mental health counselors and clinical social workers confirms the degree requirement, which is the primary USCIS criterion for specialty occupation classification.
How does state licensure affect H-1B sponsorship for mental health professionals?
State licensure is effectively a prerequisite for H-1B sponsorship in this field. Employers must attest in the Labor Condition Application that you meet all requirements for the role, which includes holding an active, unrestricted license in the state of employment. If you're still completing supervised hours toward full licensure, some employers will sponsor you at the associate level, but this requires additional documentation to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation standards.
What types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for licensed mental health professionals?
Hospital systems, behavioral health networks, community mental health centers, university counseling programs, and correctional health contractors are the most active H-1B sponsors for LMHP roles. Federally Qualified Health Centers are particularly valuable because they're cap-exempt, letting them file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery exposure. You can search for employers with documented LCA filing history in this specialty on Migrate Mate.
Can a mental health professional change employers on an H-1B without losing status?
Yes, under H-1B portability you can start working for a new employer once they file a new I-129 petition, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer must file the petition before your current authorized period ends. Portability applies to any LMHP role that qualifies as a specialty occupation, including moves across practice settings or states, though a new state license may be required.
How does the annual H-1B cap affect mental health professionals seeking sponsorship?
Most private-sector LMHP employers are subject to the 85,000-slot annual cap, with selection by lottery each April for an October 1 start. However, non-profit hospitals, government agencies, and Federally Qualified Health Centers are cap-exempt, so petitions for those employers can be filed and approved at any time of year. If you're targeting cap-subject employers, registration opens in March and your employer must enter you in the lottery before any petition is filed.