H-1B Visa Licensed Mental Health Professional Jobs
Licensed Mental Health Professional roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or a directly related field. Hospitals, community health centers, and behavioral health networks sponsor H-1B visas for LMHPs, and your state licensure is a mandatory credential before any employer can file.
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At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.
FTE: 1.0
Shift: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Position Summary
The Licensed Mental Health Professional is a key role within the behavioral health department of MultiCare, responsible for providing individual, family, and group therapy for patients. Treating a broad array of behavioral health disorders, mental illness and co-occurring illnesses, within this role you will be able to apply evidenced-based and evidence-informed outpatient therapy and clinical service skill sets in your daily work functions.
Responsibilities:
- You will complete psychiatric or psychosocial assessments, including mental status exams
- You will develop with the individual in service, an assessment and comprehensive treatment plan that identifies the unique needs of each individual and may provide individual, couples, family, psychoeducation, and group therapy
- You will provide psychotherapy, supportive therapy, i.e. problem solving, role-playing, modeling and support, social skill development, and assertiveness training to increase patient social and interpersonal activities in community settings
- You will document all encounters inpatient electronic health record according to organization policies and procedures; monitor outcome measurements
- You will collaborate with referral sources and other members of the patient's clinical team
- You will provide ongoing measurement of the individual in service outcomes and evaluation of intervention effectiveness
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field
- A Mental Health Professional as defined within HB 1724 one of these higher credentials are held: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), SW Independent Clinical Lic (LICSW)
Why MultiCare?
Rooted in the local community
Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
Growth and education
Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
Well-being and support
Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
Living our values
Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
Belonging for all
Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
Pacific Northwest lifestyle
Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $39.85 - $57.35 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
Join a team that shares your calling
At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.
FTE: 1.0
Shift: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Position Summary
The Licensed Mental Health Professional is a key role within the behavioral health department of MultiCare, responsible for providing individual, family, and group therapy for patients. Treating a broad array of behavioral health disorders, mental illness and co-occurring illnesses, within this role you will be able to apply evidenced-based and evidence-informed outpatient therapy and clinical service skill sets in your daily work functions.
Responsibilities:
- You will complete psychiatric or psychosocial assessments, including mental status exams
- You will develop with the individual in service, an assessment and comprehensive treatment plan that identifies the unique needs of each individual and may provide individual, couples, family, psychoeducation, and group therapy
- You will provide psychotherapy, supportive therapy, i.e. problem solving, role-playing, modeling and support, social skill development, and assertiveness training to increase patient social and interpersonal activities in community settings
- You will document all encounters inpatient electronic health record according to organization policies and procedures; monitor outcome measurements
- You will collaborate with referral sources and other members of the patient's clinical team
- You will provide ongoing measurement of the individual in service outcomes and evaluation of intervention effectiveness
Requirements
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or related field
- A Mental Health Professional as defined within HB 1724 one of these higher credentials are held: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), SW Independent Clinical Lic (LICSW)
Why MultiCare?
Rooted in the local community
Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
Growth and education
Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
Well-being and support
Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
Living our values
Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
Belonging for all
Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
Pacific Northwest lifestyle
Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $39.85 - $57.35 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
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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.