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H-1B visa jobs for Mental Health Practitioners are posted by hospitals, community health centers, private group practices, and telehealth employers who file Labor Condition Applications with DOL. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation because it requires at least a master's degree in counseling, psychology, or a related clinical field.
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Get Access To All JobsThe Child Center of NY is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening children and families with the skills, opportunities, and emotional support needed to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953 by a community of parents, The Child Center now serves more than 21,700 children, youth, and families annually through a wide range of programs and services.
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The Child Center of NY is seeking a compassionate and experienced bilingual Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Mandarin + English) who can connect with Mandarin-speaking clients in a culturally responsive manner. This is an opportunity to join our multidisciplinary behavioral health team of experienced providers who are passionate about delivering high-quality care to the local Queens community and improving community mental health outcomes. This role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric services to children, adolescents, adults, and families in our outpatient Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This role includes weekend clinical care (Saturdays).
Why Join The Child Center of NY?
- Be part of a community-based, mission-driven organization committed to strengthening children and families here in NYC
- Work in a supportive, team-based environment with medical directors who provide robust clinical supervision and professional development
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Eligibility for loan repayment programs (if applicable)
- Culturally diverse, inclusive workplace that values your language and lived experience
Essential Functions:
- Identifies, evaluates, and addresses psychiatric and/or substance use behavioral health issues
- Conducts medical assessment reviews of clients; coordinating and referring for specialized care when indicated
- Provides psychoeducation to clients and/or families about preventive care, substance use/harm reduction, psychiatric or medical issues, and use of prescribed medications with their possible side effects
- Documents all psychiatric and/or substance use evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education & referrals consistent with state and city regulatory standards
- Directs psychiatric appointments with corresponding documentation in the EMR
- Signs treatment plans in a timely manner
- Resolves issues with pharmacies or communications with outside facilities when needed (e.g. emergency room collateral, potential referrals, etc.)
- Attends meetings, including risk conferences, medical and program staff meetings, care coordination meetings
- Provides coverage for other psychiatric providers as part of larger team
- Supports in onboarding and training of psychiatric staff
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and clinical best practices
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Bilingual psychiatric fluency in English and Mandarin
- Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program
- Graduate of an accredited Master’s Degree Program as a Nurse
- Practitioner with current New York State licensure and board certification
- Extensive training and/or experience in mental health and substance use treatment
- Knowledge of relevant insurance/managed care processes
- Expertise in working with children, adolescents, and adults
Hours:
- Tuesday – Saturday (9:00am-5:00pm)
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or control; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V
The Child Center of NY is a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening children and families with the skills, opportunities, and emotional support needed to build healthy, successful lives. Founded in 1953 by a community of parents, The Child Center now serves more than 21,700 children, youth, and families annually through a wide range of programs and services.
Summary
The Child Center of NY is seeking a compassionate and experienced bilingual Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Mandarin + English) who can connect with Mandarin-speaking clients in a culturally responsive manner. This is an opportunity to join our multidisciplinary behavioral health team of experienced providers who are passionate about delivering high-quality care to the local Queens community and improving community mental health outcomes. This role involves providing comprehensive psychiatric services to children, adolescents, adults, and families in our outpatient Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This role includes weekend clinical care (Saturdays).
Why Join The Child Center of NY?
- Be part of a community-based, mission-driven organization committed to strengthening children and families here in NYC
- Work in a supportive, team-based environment with medical directors who provide robust clinical supervision and professional development
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Eligibility for loan repayment programs (if applicable)
- Culturally diverse, inclusive workplace that values your language and lived experience
Essential Functions:
- Identifies, evaluates, and addresses psychiatric and/or substance use behavioral health issues
- Conducts medical assessment reviews of clients; coordinating and referring for specialized care when indicated
- Provides psychoeducation to clients and/or families about preventive care, substance use/harm reduction, psychiatric or medical issues, and use of prescribed medications with their possible side effects
- Documents all psychiatric and/or substance use evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education & referrals consistent with state and city regulatory standards
- Directs psychiatric appointments with corresponding documentation in the EMR
- Signs treatment plans in a timely manner
- Resolves issues with pharmacies or communications with outside facilities when needed (e.g. emergency room collateral, potential referrals, etc.)
- Attends meetings, including risk conferences, medical and program staff meetings, care coordination meetings
- Provides coverage for other psychiatric providers as part of larger team
- Supports in onboarding and training of psychiatric staff
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and clinical best practices
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
- Bilingual psychiatric fluency in English and Mandarin
- Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program
- Graduate of an accredited Master’s Degree Program as a Nurse
- Practitioner with current New York State licensure and board certification
- Extensive training and/or experience in mental health and substance use treatment
- Knowledge of relevant insurance/managed care processes
- Expertise in working with children, adolescents, and adults
Hours:
- Tuesday – Saturday (9:00am-5:00pm)
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to walk, sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or control; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Mental Health Practitioner
Verify your license transfers across states
Each state issues its own clinical license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT), and your H-1B visa LCA is tied to a specific worksite state. Confirm your credentials are transferable or eligible for endorsement before accepting an offer in a new state.
Use O*NET to frame your specialty occupation
O*NET classifies Mental Health Practitioners under occupations requiring a master's degree. Pull that job zone data and share it with your employer's HR team so they can accurately document the degree requirement in the LCA and I-129 petition.
Target employers with LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate's database of verified H-1B sponsors to find hospitals, behavioral health groups, and telehealth companies that have filed LCAs for mental health roles, so you're only applying where sponsorship is already established.
Clarify multi-site coverage before signing
If you'll rotate between clinics or provide telehealth services from different offices, each worksite needs its own certified LCA. Ask your prospective employer to confirm they'll file separate LCAs for each location before you accept the offer.
Check prevailing wage tiers with OFLC Wage Search
DOL sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and metro area. Run your job title and worksite ZIP code through OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so you can assess whether the offered salary meets the minimum the employer must certify.
Request premium processing if your start date is firm
USCIS offers premium processing for I-129 petitions, which guarantees a 15-business-day adjudication. If your clinical start date, credentialing window, or state license activation is time-sensitive, ask your employer to elect premium processing when filing.
H-1B Visa Mental Health Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Mental Health Practitioner role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Mental Health Practitioner positions typically qualify as a specialty occupation because they require at least a master's degree in counseling, clinical psychology, social work, or marriage and family therapy. USCIS evaluates the degree requirement against the specific duties in the petition, so your employer should document that a generalist bachelor's degree is not sufficient for the clinical work involved.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Mental Health Practitioners?
Hospitals, federally qualified health centers, nonprofit behavioral health organizations, university counseling centers, and telehealth platforms are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for mental health positions on Migrate Mate, which shows companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process for this occupation.
How does state licensure affect my H-1B petition as a Mental Health Practitioner?
USCIS expects you to hold the appropriate clinical license for the state where you'll practice, such as an LPC, LCSW, or LMFT. If your license is pending at the time of filing, your employer can often file with a conditional approval, but you'll need to demonstrate you're actively pursuing licensure and meet all state requirements before you begin providing clinical services independently.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer closes a clinic location?
Your H-1B authorization is tied to the certified LCA for each specific worksite. If your employer closes or relocates the site on your LCA, they must file an amended I-129 with a new certified LCA before you work from the new location. Working from an uncertified site puts both you and your employer out of compliance, so request confirmation from HR before any location change takes effect.
Can I work for multiple Mental Health employers on one H-1B?
Yes, but each employer must file a separate H-1B petition and certified LCA for your position with them. Your primary sponsor's petition covers only their worksite and hours. A second employer must independently petition USCIS and certify wages before you can begin working for them, even on a part-time or contract basis.