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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 Millsboro 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 Millsboro 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 Therapist
Verify your license transfers across states
H-1B approval is tied to the work location, and state licensure requirements differ significantly. Confirm your credentials meet the destination state's Licensed Professional Counselor or LMFT standards before targeting employers there, since an unlicensed clinician can't legally practice.
Target employers with behavioral health divisions
Hospital systems, managed care organizations, and federally qualified health centers file H-1B petitions far more consistently than private group practices. Filter your search by employer type, larger organizations have dedicated HR infrastructure and existing relationships with immigration counsel.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified H-1B sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with confirmed LCA filing history for Licensed Therapist and related clinical roles. DOL Labor Condition Application data shows which organizations have sponsored positions matching your occupation code, so you're targeting employers with a real track record.
Document your supervised clinical hours early
Many states require 2,000 to 4,000 post-degree supervised hours for full licensure. Employers filing your H-1B petition need to confirm you meet the specialty occupation threshold, so having organized records of your supervised experience strengthens both the petition and any USCIS Request for Evidence response.
Understand how prevailing wage affects your offer
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your occupation and work location before filing the LCA. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the SOC code for your specific therapist role to know what wage Level I through IV looks like in your target city.
Flag telehealth roles that span multiple states
If a remote Licensed Therapist position requires you to hold licenses in multiple states, your employer may need to file separate LCA certifications for each work location. Clarify the practice jurisdiction structure during the offer stage, not after the petition is already filed.
H-1B Visa Licensed Therapist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Licensed Therapist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at minimum a master's degree in a directly related field such as clinical psychology, counseling, or social work. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation on a role-by-role basis. Positions that accept a general bachelor's degree as sufficient, without a field-specific requirement, are at higher risk of a Request for Evidence or denial.
How does state licensure affect H-1B sponsorship for therapists?
Your employer's H-1B petition is tied to the specific work location, and most states require independent clinical licensure before you can practice unsupervised. If your license is from a different state, the employer may need to delay your start date or structure your role under supervision while you complete reciprocity or endorsement requirements, which can complicate petition timing.
Can a private therapy group practice sponsor an H-1B?
Technically yes, but smaller practices rarely have the infrastructure to manage the filing process. The employer must have an IRS EIN, demonstrate financial capacity to pay prevailing wage, and work with immigration counsel to prepare the LCA and I-129 petition. Most successful sponsorships for therapists come from hospital systems, large behavioral health networks, or community mental health organizations.
What happens to my H-1B status if my clinical license lapses?
A lapsed license creates a direct problem because the H-1B approval is partly based on your ability to perform the specialty occupation as described in the petition. If you can no longer legally practice in the work location state, your employer may be required to notify USCIS, and you could lose H-1B status. Renew your license well before expiration and notify your employer's immigration team immediately if any issue arises.
How do I find Licensed Therapist jobs where employers already sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters employers based on verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can identify organizations that have sponsored Licensed Therapist and related clinical roles. This is more reliable than asking during cold outreach, since LCA data is a matter of public record and reflects actual sponsorship activity rather than a recruiter's best guess about company policy.