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Marriage and family therapist jobs qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because the role requires at least a master's degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy, or a closely related field. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application and I-129 petition with USCIS, covering an initial three-year status period extendable to six years.
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Gould Medical Group Seeks Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Modesto, CA. Gould Medical Group is looking for skilled professionals to work in an outpatient mental health clinic, serving a wide variety of mental health disorders for all age ranges. Duties will include individual and group psychotherapy with opportunities for family and couples’ work. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors may apply.
POSITION DETAILS
- Position available in Modesto, CA
- Base salary $100,000-$115,000
- Behavioral Health department consists of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Advanced Practicing Clinicians
- Traditional outpatient long term individual psychotherapy
- Flexible work schedule, but will need to have alternative hours, including some evening work after 5:00pm
- Some telework available onsite
- Call is one week in 23 weeks (phone only)
- Low paperwork demands
- No inpatient work
- Stable and growing group
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed provider
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with all ages 6+
- Experience providing treatment for patients with eating disorders
JOIN US AND ENJOY
- Retirement Savings Made Easy: Receive 12% of your annual salary as an employer-funded 401(k) contribution (up to IRS limits) with no match requirement and no mandatory employee contribution. Connect with us to learn more about the eligibility for this benefit.
- Annual CME / business expense allowance
- Full health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Group paid malpractice and tail coverage
- Individual and Group Performance Bonus
- Relocation assistance
ORGANIZATION DETAILS
Gould Medical Group is a growing, 600+ clinician multi-specialty group located about two hours east of San Francisco, California. Our communities offer quick access to the bay area as well as other hot spots such as Napa Valley, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
- Close proximity to the Bay Area but a lower cost of living
- Short driving distance to Yosemite, wine country, Lake Tahoe, Monterey
- Centrally located with quick access to skiing, hiking, surfing, and entertainment venues of various types
- Rapidly growing communities
- Excellent school options
- Average of 260 days of sunshine annually
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
INTRODUCTION
Gould Medical Group Seeks Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Modesto, CA. Gould Medical Group is looking for skilled professionals to work in an outpatient mental health clinic, serving a wide variety of mental health disorders for all age ranges. Duties will include individual and group psychotherapy with opportunities for family and couples’ work. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors may apply.
POSITION DETAILS
- Position available in Modesto, CA
- Base salary $100,000-$115,000
- Behavioral Health department consists of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Advanced Practicing Clinicians
- Traditional outpatient long term individual psychotherapy
- Flexible work schedule, but will need to have alternative hours, including some evening work after 5:00pm
- Some telework available onsite
- Call is one week in 23 weeks (phone only)
- Low paperwork demands
- No inpatient work
- Stable and growing group
QUALIFICATIONS
Licensed provider
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with all ages 6+
- Experience providing treatment for patients with eating disorders
JOIN US AND ENJOY
- Retirement Savings Made Easy: Receive 12% of your annual salary as an employer-funded 401(k) contribution (up to IRS limits) with no match requirement and no mandatory employee contribution. Connect with us to learn more about the eligibility for this benefit.
- Annual CME / business expense allowance
- Full health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
- Group paid malpractice and tail coverage
- Individual and Group Performance Bonus
- Relocation assistance
ORGANIZATION DETAILS
Gould Medical Group is a growing, 600+ clinician multi-specialty group located about two hours east of San Francisco, California. Our communities offer quick access to the bay area as well as other hot spots such as Napa Valley, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
- Close proximity to the Bay Area but a lower cost of living
- Short driving distance to Yosemite, wine country, Lake Tahoe, Monterey
- Centrally located with quick access to skiing, hiking, surfing, and entertainment venues of various types
- Rapidly growing communities
- Excellent school options
- Average of 260 days of sunshine annually
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
It is the policy of Sutter Health and its partners to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of basis of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within each medical group, company, hospital, department, and service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of Sutter's employment policies and practices.
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Verify your licensure meets state requirements
Most states require a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) credential before you can practice. Confirm your foreign degree meets the state board's equivalency standards and that your supervised clinical hours count toward licensure, since gaps here delay the H-1B petition.
Use O*NET to document specialty occupation duties
Pull the O*NET occupation profile for marriage and family therapists and cross-reference your offer letter duties against it. USCIS scrutinizes whether the role genuinely requires a master's-level degree, so aligning your job description to O*NET task language strengthens the petition.
Find sponsors through Migrate Mate by role and location
Search Migrate Mate for marriage and family therapist roles at employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application filing history. Filtering by location matters because each worksite requires its own certified LCA, so proximity to filed worksites signals a smoother sponsorship path.
Confirm the LCA wage level matches your experience
Run your offer against the OFLC Wage Search for the correct SOC code and metro area before signing. If your clinical experience puts you at a Level III or IV wage, but the employer filed at Level I, USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence challenging the classification.
Target community mental health centers and hospital systems
These employers hold cap-exempt status when affiliated with a qualifying nonprofit or higher education institution, meaning your petition can be filed any time of year and avoids the annual H-1B cap and its updated selection rules entirely.
Get the I-129 filed before your OPT or other status expires
Talk to your employer about filing early enough so USCIS receives the I-129 petition before your current status ends. A timely-filed petition preserves your ability to continue working during USCIS processing under cap-gap or status continuation rules.
H-1B Visa Marriage And Family Therapist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a marriage and family therapist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Marriage and family therapy requires at minimum a master's degree in marriage and family therapy, counseling, or a closely related clinical field, which satisfies the H-1B specialty occupation standard. USCIS expects the job description to reflect graduate-level duties and may request evidence if the role description looks more generalist than clinical.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for marriage and family therapists?
Community mental health centers, hospital-affiliated behavioral health programs, federally qualified health centers, university counseling departments, and large healthcare systems are the most active sponsors. Many of these are affiliated with nonprofits or higher education institutions, which can qualify them as cap-exempt employers. Browse verified sponsors on Migrate Mate.
Does my employer need a separate LCA for each location where I'll see clients?
Yes. The Department of Labor requires a certified Labor Condition Application for each worksite where you provide services. If you rotate across clinic locations or provide telehealth from a different address, each location must be listed or covered by a separate certified LCA before work begins there.
How does state licensure interact with H-1B sponsorship for this role?
USCIS expects the sponsored employee to meet all state professional licensing requirements for the role. If you hold an associate license requiring supervised hours, your employer should confirm that the H-1B petition scope covers supervision arrangements. Full LMFT licensure before filing often makes the petition more straightforward, though some employers sponsor during the supervised hours phase.
Can a cap-exempt employer sponsor me outside the annual H-1B selection process?
Yes. If your employer is a nonprofit organization affiliated with a university or research institution, or a primary or secondary educational institution, they may qualify as cap-exempt under USCIS rules. Cap-exempt petitions can be filed at any point during the year and are not subject to the annual cap or its updated selection rules, which is a significant advantage for behavioral health roles.