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H-1B visa jobs for Medical Consultants are filed under specialty occupation status, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in medicine, public health, or a directly related clinical field. Sponsoring employers must certify a prevailing wage through a DOL Labor Condition Application before USCIS reviews the I-129 petition.
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Hiring Department: Family and Community Medicine, Correctional Medicine
Location: Winnebago County Justice Center, 650 West State St., Rockford, IL 61102
Requisition ID: 1043573
FTE: 1.0
Posting Close Date: 11/19/2026
Work Schedule: Flexible Shifts
# of Positions: 4
Workplace Type: Onsite
Salary Range: The budgeted salary range for the position is $78,000 - $83,000 annually. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
This position is located on the Rockford campus 90 miles northwest of Chicago.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for performing psychological assessments to determine inmates' level of mental health functioning, evaluating the presence of mental health or substance abuse disorders, providing individual and group counseling sessions, coordination with the judicial system, and preparing inmates to reintegrate into lives after release. This position works under supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Administer validated tools at intake for evaluation of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
- Perform psychological assessments to inmates to determine mental health functioning and assess need for additional monitoring for self-harm. Initiate follow-up assessments as needed.
- Evaluate the presence of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
- Develop treatment plans for inmate psycho-social issues.
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions and education to prepare inmates to reintegrate into their lives after release.
- Provide trauma-informed counseling in the appropriate setting.
- Provide social service recommendations for the judiciary, corrections and criminal justice professionals on inmate cases.
- Document assessments, treatments, individual or group counseling in the EMR per policy.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited school or university in social or behavioral science or a related health specialty area. Based on institutional requirements for each position:
- Current State of IL Licensure as a Licensed Social Worker or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Specialty Factors (required qualifications)
1) Current State of Illinois Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
2) Skill in providing evidence-based psychotherapy services and trauma-informed care.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CADC- Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor
- Experience in a correctional setting
- Ability to speak and understand Spanish
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
Please upload college transcripts and a list of three professional references at the time of submitting your application. If you do not have a copy of your transcripts at the time of the application, please email a pdf copy to rockfordhr@uic.edu by the position close date.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Medical Social Consultant, Correctional Medicine
Hiring Department: Family and Community Medicine, Correctional Medicine
Location: Winnebago County Justice Center, 650 West State St., Rockford, IL 61102
Requisition ID: 1043573
FTE: 1.0
Posting Close Date: 11/19/2026
Work Schedule: Flexible Shifts
# of Positions: 4
Workplace Type: Onsite
Salary Range: The budgeted salary range for the position is $78,000 - $83,000 annually. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
This position is located on the Rockford campus 90 miles northwest of Chicago.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for performing psychological assessments to determine inmates' level of mental health functioning, evaluating the presence of mental health or substance abuse disorders, providing individual and group counseling sessions, coordination with the judicial system, and preparing inmates to reintegrate into lives after release. This position works under supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Administer validated tools at intake for evaluation of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
- Perform psychological assessments to inmates to determine mental health functioning and assess need for additional monitoring for self-harm. Initiate follow-up assessments as needed.
- Evaluate the presence of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
- Develop treatment plans for inmate psycho-social issues.
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions and education to prepare inmates to reintegrate into their lives after release.
- Provide trauma-informed counseling in the appropriate setting.
- Provide social service recommendations for the judiciary, corrections and criminal justice professionals on inmate cases.
- Document assessments, treatments, individual or group counseling in the EMR per policy.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited school or university in social or behavioral science or a related health specialty area. Based on institutional requirements for each position:
- Current State of IL Licensure as a Licensed Social Worker or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Specialty Factors (required qualifications)
1) Current State of Illinois Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
2) Skill in providing evidence-based psychotherapy services and trauma-informed care.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CADC- Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor
- Experience in a correctional setting
- Ability to speak and understand Spanish
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
Please upload college transcripts and a list of three professional references at the time of submitting your application. If you do not have a copy of your transcripts at the time of the application, please email a pdf copy to rockfordhr@uic.edu by the position close date.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Medical Consultant
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Pull the O*NET profile for Medical Consultant roles and confirm your degree field maps directly to the listed knowledge requirements. Gaps between your credential and the job description give USCIS grounds to issue a Request for Evidence.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your target job title, SOC code, and worksite ZIP through the OFLC Wage Search before salary talks. If the offer falls below the certified wage level, the employer's LCA will be rejected and your petition can't move forward.
Target employers with LCA filing history in your specialty
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who have already certified LCAs for Medical Consultant or adjacent clinical roles. Prior filing history signals an established HR and legal process, which shortens your timeline from offer to petition submission.
Confirm each worksite has its own certified LCA
Medical Consultant roles frequently involve multiple client sites or hospital systems. Each distinct worksite address requires a separately certified LCA. Ask your prospective employer to clarify their worksite policy before you sign an offer letter.
Request premium processing if your start date is firm
USCIS offers premium processing for I-129 petitions, which guarantees a decision within a defined business-day window. If your contract start date is tied to a client engagement, premium processing eliminates the risk of a standard-processing delay derailing the project.
Account for the 60-day grace period when switching employers
If your current H-1B visa ends or you resign, you have a 60-day grace period to secure a new petition. File the new I-129 and trigger H-1B portability before that window closes so your work authorization stays continuous during the transition.
H-1B Visa Medical Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Medical Consultant positions typically require at least a bachelor's degree in medicine, public health, clinical sciences, or a directly related field, which meets USCIS's specialty occupation definition. The employer's job description must reflect degree-level duties, so roles framed around administrative or general advisory work without clinical or scientific depth may face additional scrutiny during adjudication.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Medical Consultants?
Sponsoring employers span health insurance companies, hospital systems, pharmaceutical firms, government contractors, and management consulting practices with dedicated healthcare divisions. Because not every employer in these sectors files H-1B petitions, checking verified LCA filing history is the most reliable filter. Migrate Mate lists employers with confirmed H-1B sponsorship history for clinical and consulting roles, searchable by location and job type.
What documents should I prepare before my employer files the I-129 petition?
Gather your academic transcripts and degree certificates, any professional licenses or board certifications relevant to your consulting specialty, a detailed resume showing clinical or analytical duties, and your current I-94 record if you're already in the U.S. Your employer's immigration counsel will also need an employer support letter and evidence that the role meets specialty occupation standards under USCIS guidelines.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Medical Consultant roles?
The DOL requires employers to pay at least the prevailing wage for the SOC code and geographic area listed on the LCA. Medical Consultant roles often map to health management or clinical specialist SOC codes, and prevailing wages vary significantly by metro area. Employers must certify the wage before USCIS will accept the petition, so the offer and LCA must align from the start.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Medical Consultant employer mid-status?
Yes. H-1B portability lets you start working for a new employer once they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, as long as your current status is valid and unexpired. The new employer must file a fresh LCA covering the specific worksite and prevailing wage, and you can't begin work until USCIS receives the petition.