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Mental health roles, licensed counselors, clinical social workers, and psychiatric nurse practitioners, qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before sponsoring, and most hospital systems, community mental health centers, and telehealth platforms have active H-1B filing histories.
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Full Time Hybrid position with 3 days in-office & 2 days remote per week.
Make a lasting impact by providing compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health care to individuals and families across Los Angeles County.
About Eisner Health:
Eisner Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving more than 40,000 patients annually across Los Angeles County. Through an integrated, patient-centered care model, our multidisciplinary teams provide medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services that improve health outcomes for diverse communities.
About the Role:
Eisner Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health Therapist to join our integrated healthcare team. In this role, you will provide high-quality individual, family, and group psychotherapy services while helping patients navigate behavioral health challenges and achieve their treatment goals.
The ideal candidate is a skilled clinician who values trauma-informed care, culturally responsive services, and evidence-based therapeutic practices. As part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will work alongside behavioral health professionals, medical providers, and support staff to deliver coordinated care that addresses the whole person.
- Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy services within a clinic setting or other appropriate locations as needed.
- Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans that support patient progress and recovery.
- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions consistent with training and clinical best practices.
- Provide trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, safety planning, and behavioral support for individuals and families with complex needs.
- Support patients and families through advocacy, resource connection, and care coordination to help them achieve treatment goals.
- Maintain fidelity to evidence-based treatment models when applicable.
- Complete clinical documentation accurately and within required timelines.
- Follow ethical, legal, confidentiality, and quality assurance standards.
- Participate in case presentations, staff meetings, clinical supervision, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support Eisner Health’s mission, strategic goals, and commitment to exceptional patient-centered care.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
- Current licensure as an LCSW or LMFT; through the appropriate California licensing board.
- Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical therapy experience, including supervised associate experience.
- Fluency in English and Spanish required.
- Experience providing psychotherapy services to children and families in a clinical setting.
- Experience working with diverse and underserved populations.
- Experience supporting individuals with high behavioral health needs, including crisis intervention, safety planning, and behavioral support.
- Experience collaborating within a multidisciplinary care team that includes behavioral health professionals, medical providers, and support staff.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience providing evidence-based practices, including:
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP)
- Triple P Positive Parenting Program
- Experience working with adult populations strongly preferred; candidates with pediatric-only experience may not meet the needs of this role.
Investing in Your Growth and Well-Being
We believe in taking care of the people who care for our patients.
Our benefits include:
- $2,500 per year for CME expenses and professional licensure reimbursement.
- 5 day per year CME time
- Generous PTO Accrual rate of 7.08 hours per pay period (26 pay periods per year).
- 9 Paid Holidays.
- 40 hours of paid Jury Duty time per year.
- Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance (PPO option available).
- Health Insurance subsidy.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, & Transportation).
- Employer-Sponsored life insurance & long term disability.
- 30 covered visits for Chiropractic or Acupuncture visits.
- 401k retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement.
- Parking or Public Transportation Reimbursement.
- Mileage reimbursement for eligible business-related travel.
At Eisner Health, you will be part of a mission-driven organization that believes healthcare should be accessible, compassionate, and responsive to the needs of every community member. If you are a passionate therapist who is committed to equity, collaboration, and helping individuals and families thrive, we invite you to join the Eisner Health team.
Make a Difference Every Day.
EHINDEED
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
Full Time Hybrid position with 3 days in-office & 2 days remote per week.
Make a lasting impact by providing compassionate, evidence-based behavioral health care to individuals and families across Los Angeles County.
About Eisner Health:
Eisner Health is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving more than 40,000 patients annually across Los Angeles County. Through an integrated, patient-centered care model, our multidisciplinary teams provide medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services that improve health outcomes for diverse communities.
About the Role:
Eisner Health is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behavioral Health Therapist to join our integrated healthcare team. In this role, you will provide high-quality individual, family, and group psychotherapy services while helping patients navigate behavioral health challenges and achieve their treatment goals.
The ideal candidate is a skilled clinician who values trauma-informed care, culturally responsive services, and evidence-based therapeutic practices. As part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you will work alongside behavioral health professionals, medical providers, and support staff to deliver coordinated care that addresses the whole person.
- Provide individual, family, and group psychotherapy services within a clinic setting or other appropriate locations as needed.
- Conduct clinical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans that support patient progress and recovery.
- Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions consistent with training and clinical best practices.
- Provide trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, safety planning, and behavioral support for individuals and families with complex needs.
- Support patients and families through advocacy, resource connection, and care coordination to help them achieve treatment goals.
- Maintain fidelity to evidence-based treatment models when applicable.
- Complete clinical documentation accurately and within required timelines.
- Follow ethical, legal, confidentiality, and quality assurance standards.
- Participate in case presentations, staff meetings, clinical supervision, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support Eisner Health’s mission, strategic goals, and commitment to exceptional patient-centered care.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or a related behavioral health field.
- Current licensure as an LCSW or LMFT; through the appropriate California licensing board.
- Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical therapy experience, including supervised associate experience.
- Fluency in English and Spanish required.
- Experience providing psychotherapy services to children and families in a clinical setting.
- Experience working with diverse and underserved populations.
- Experience supporting individuals with high behavioral health needs, including crisis intervention, safety planning, and behavioral support.
- Experience collaborating within a multidisciplinary care team that includes behavioral health professionals, medical providers, and support staff.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience providing evidence-based practices, including:
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Managing and Adapting Practice (MAP)
- Triple P Positive Parenting Program
- Experience working with adult populations strongly preferred; candidates with pediatric-only experience may not meet the needs of this role.
Investing in Your Growth and Well-Being
We believe in taking care of the people who care for our patients.
Our benefits include:
- $2,500 per year for CME expenses and professional licensure reimbursement.
- 5 day per year CME time
- Generous PTO Accrual rate of 7.08 hours per pay period (26 pay periods per year).
- 9 Paid Holidays.
- 40 hours of paid Jury Duty time per year.
- Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance (PPO option available).
- Health Insurance subsidy.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, & Transportation).
- Employer-Sponsored life insurance & long term disability.
- 30 covered visits for Chiropractic or Acupuncture visits.
- 401k retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution.
- Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement.
- Parking or Public Transportation Reimbursement.
- Mileage reimbursement for eligible business-related travel.
At Eisner Health, you will be part of a mission-driven organization that believes healthcare should be accessible, compassionate, and responsive to the needs of every community member. If you are a passionate therapist who is committed to equity, collaboration, and helping individuals and families thrive, we invite you to join the Eisner Health team.
Make a Difference Every Day.
EHINDEED
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Mental Health
Verify your license transfers across states
H-1B approval depends partly on your ability to legally practice at the worksite. Confirm your clinical license is valid in the employer's state before accepting an offer, since licensing reciprocity varies and delays can stall your petition.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and location. Pull the Level I through Level IV wage data from OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code so you can negotiate from an informed baseline.
Target employers with cap-exempt status
Nonprofits affiliated with universities or government research programs can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery cap. Community mental health centers with 501(c)(3) status tied to a qualifying institution are worth prioritizing in your search.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter mental health roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This surfaces hospitals, behavioral health networks, and telehealth companies that have already sponsored the visa type you need.
Confirm the role meets specialty occupation requirements
USCIS scrutinizes mental health positions where a bachelor's degree isn't universally required. Check the O*NET profile for your exact job title to document that a degree in psychology, social work, or counseling is a standard industry requirement.
Request premium processing before your OPT expires
USCIS offers 15-business-day adjudication through premium processing. If you're on OPT with a firm end date, ask your employer to upgrade the filing early enough that a Request for Evidence doesn't leave you without authorization.
H-1B Visa Mental Health: Frequently Asked Questions
Do mental health counselor roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Most do, but the employer must show the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as counseling, clinical psychology, or social work. USCIS has issued Requests for Evidence on broadly worded mental health job descriptions, so the offer letter should specify the degree requirement explicitly and connect it to the role's clinical duties.
How do I find mental health employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters mental health job listings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you're not guessing which organizations are willing to sponsor. Hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and large telehealth platforms tend to have the most consistent sponsorship track records in behavioral health.
Can a nonprofit mental health clinic sponsor my H-1B without the lottery?
Yes, if the organization qualifies as cap-exempt. Nonprofits affiliated with a university, government research institution, or those that meet the primary purpose test under INA can file H-1B petitions at any time without entering the annual lottery. Ask a prospective employer directly whether they've filed cap-exempt petitions before and whether their nonprofit status qualifies.
What happens to my H-1B if I transfer to a different mental health employer?
Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition with USCIS before your start date. Under portability rules established by AC21, you can begin working for the new employer once the transfer petition is received by USCIS, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. Your clinical license must also be valid in the new worksite state.
Does a master's degree in social work or counseling strengthen an H-1B petition for mental health roles?
It can, particularly when USCIS questions whether a position genuinely requires a specialized degree. A master's degree aligned to the role, combined with a state clinical license such as an LCSW or LPC, creates a stronger record that the job demands graduate-level training in a specific field, reducing the likelihood of a Request for Evidence.