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Mental health roles, licensed counselors, clinical social workers, and psychiatric nurse practitioners, qualify as H-1B 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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INTRODUCTION
Change Lives. Heal Families. Empower Futures – Become a Therapist in Omaha, Nebraska!
Starting Pay: Based on experience and licensure + hiring bonus for select positions
Full-Time and Part-Time Available
Shifts: Flexible scheduling, including some evenings/weekends to accommodate families
Join Boys Town as a Therapist and make a meaningful impact on the lives of youth, families, and adults. We are seeking compassionate professionals who are committed to providing high quality behavioral health services in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
Areas we are hiring:
- Multisystemic Therapy
- Residential Treatment Center (PRTF)
- Boys Town Center for Behavioral Health
Benefits You’ll Enjoy:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Affordable, quality coverage, including free services at Boys Town Clinics for enrolled employees
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with 100% Employer Match – Up to 6% of your salary, with full vesting after 5 years
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays – Start building time off immediately
- Tuition Assistance – Advance your career with educational support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free confidential support for you and your family
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability – Company-paid coverage for peace of mind
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy to youth, adults, and families in clinical, home, or community-based settings
- Conduct assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
- Deliver evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Multisystemic Therapy (MST) – certification/training provided
- Serve as a team leader on multidisciplinary care teams and coordinate with community partners
- Meet documentation and productivity standards, with remote options available for paperwork
- Collaborate with medical providers, schools, and child welfare professionals to support client progress
- Participate in ongoing supervision, training, and professional development
- Support clients through crisis intervention, safety planning, and discharge coordination
Who We’re Looking For:
- Master’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or related field
- Licensed or license-eligible in Nebraska within 90 days (PLMHP, LMHP, LIMHP, or LP)
- Experience working with youth, families, or adults with behavioral health concerns
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including on-call availability for assigned caseload
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record
Physical & Safety Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally
- Willingness to complete training in CPR and personal safety/restraint procedures
- Ability to work in home, community, and office environments
Your career can be the reason a family finds hope again. Apply today and start making a difference!
Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Light to medium work, occasional squatting, kneeling, negotiating to the ground into a quadruped position, crawling, lying on the ground while maintaining a variable static force to restrain a child or simulate restraining. Requires functional use of bilateral lower extremities to complete these tasks as the restraint required will dictate employee position and duration of the task, lasting up to 3 minutes. Occasional forceful exertion of the upper extremities while restraining a child or simulating restraints that would require function strength and range of motion the upper extremities and trunk. Force is variable depending on restraint, may be up to 50 lbs of static force and up to 3 minutes. Walking and standing varies throughout the day. Subject to inside environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.
Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.
At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.
About Boys Town:
Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.
Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.
This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.
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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.
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Find Mental Health JobsMental Health H-1B Visa: 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.
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