H-1B Visa Mental Health Professional Jobs
Mental health professionals with a qualifying master's or doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, or social work can secure H-1B visa sponsorship from hospital systems, community health centers, and behavioral health groups. Licensure requirements vary by state, so your employer's LCA wage level and your credential verification timeline both affect when you can start.
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The Critical Time Intervention (CTI) Program is an evidence-based, phase-based, time-limited program designed to assist patients in accessing needed services during critical transition periods.
Purpose of Position
Licensed Mental Health Professional (MHP) is a professional who works within their scope of practice in mental health. MHPs are Care Managers but in addition to Care Management tasks, they resolve clinical and rehabilitative needs, when within scope of practice, that impacts the individual’s ability to meet recovery goals.
Responsibilities
- Travel throughout the New York metropolitan area to provide therapeutic interventions for both mental health and substance use disorders.
- Educate individuals about mental health, treatment, and recovery.
- Teach skills for coping with specific symptoms and stress management.
- Develop crisis management plans, such as relapse prevention plans, identification/recognition of early warning signs and rapid intervention strategies.
- Collaborate with families and social supports as indicated/requested by the participant for treatment needs.
- Provide community and family support treatment services.
- Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures.
- Follow the established CTI policies & procedures, agency policies and maintain appropriate professional standards.
- Use individual client data to inform clinical decision-making and identify areas for quality improvement; use data to track client progress over time.
- Share client data with clients to help facilitate shared-decision making and keep client informed of their progress.
- Other related duties or projects as assigned.
Requirements
- The licensed clinician must possess and maintain an active license with a master’s degree in the human services field such as social work or mental health counseling. LMSW or LMHC preferred.
- Experience using culturally competent treatment approaches.
- Knowledgeable about the psychosocial aspects of illness and health.
- Proficient with word processing, electronic health records, and electronic communications.
- Well organized with strong time management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including being able to maintain a professional temperament with both clients and colleagues.
- Knowledgeable with regard to the availability of community facilities and resources for referral, transfer, and discharge planning.
- Crisis intervention skills.
- Able to meet program standards in documenting in client records.
- Comfortable and competent working with racially, culturally, religiously and ethnically, linguistically, differently abled diverse communities, including but not limited to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.
- Bilingual preferred.
LOCATION: Onsite
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Cafeteria Plans: FSA, Dependent child care plan, qualified transportation plan
- Up to 3% 401k Profit Sharing plan automatic contribution for eligible employees
- 401k Additional 4% match of your contribution from your salary
- Employee Assistant Program Services (EAP)
- Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program for qualifying candidate
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Referral Bonus for qualifying positions
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Interborough is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and/or local law and encourage women, veterans and other minorities to apply.
Interborough Developmental and Consultation Center is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in the workplace. We believe that DEIB unites every community.
Interborough is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay: $75,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Are you fluent in any languages other than English? If yes, please list them.
License/Certification:
- LMSW or LMHC (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Our Mission
The Critical Time Intervention (CTI) Program is an evidence-based, phase-based, time-limited program designed to assist patients in accessing needed services during critical transition periods.
Purpose of Position
Licensed Mental Health Professional (MHP) is a professional who works within their scope of practice in mental health. MHPs are Care Managers but in addition to Care Management tasks, they resolve clinical and rehabilitative needs, when within scope of practice, that impacts the individual’s ability to meet recovery goals.
Responsibilities
- Travel throughout the New York metropolitan area to provide therapeutic interventions for both mental health and substance use disorders.
- Educate individuals about mental health, treatment, and recovery.
- Teach skills for coping with specific symptoms and stress management.
- Develop crisis management plans, such as relapse prevention plans, identification/recognition of early warning signs and rapid intervention strategies.
- Collaborate with families and social supports as indicated/requested by the participant for treatment needs.
- Provide community and family support treatment services.
- Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures.
- Follow the established CTI policies & procedures, agency policies and maintain appropriate professional standards.
- Use individual client data to inform clinical decision-making and identify areas for quality improvement; use data to track client progress over time.
- Share client data with clients to help facilitate shared-decision making and keep client informed of their progress.
- Other related duties or projects as assigned.
Requirements
- The licensed clinician must possess and maintain an active license with a master’s degree in the human services field such as social work or mental health counseling. LMSW or LMHC preferred.
- Experience using culturally competent treatment approaches.
- Knowledgeable about the psychosocial aspects of illness and health.
- Proficient with word processing, electronic health records, and electronic communications.
- Well organized with strong time management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including being able to maintain a professional temperament with both clients and colleagues.
- Knowledgeable with regard to the availability of community facilities and resources for referral, transfer, and discharge planning.
- Crisis intervention skills.
- Able to meet program standards in documenting in client records.
- Comfortable and competent working with racially, culturally, religiously and ethnically, linguistically, differently abled diverse communities, including but not limited to BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.
- Bilingual preferred.
LOCATION: Onsite
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Cafeteria Plans: FSA, Dependent child care plan, qualified transportation plan
- Up to 3% 401k Profit Sharing plan automatic contribution for eligible employees
- 401k Additional 4% match of your contribution from your salary
- Employee Assistant Program Services (EAP)
- Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program for qualifying candidate
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Referral Bonus for qualifying positions
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Interborough is an EEO employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veterans’ status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and/or local law and encourage women, veterans and other minorities to apply.
Interborough Developmental and Consultation Center is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in the workplace. We believe that DEIB unites every community.
Interborough is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Pay: $75,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
- Are you fluent in any languages other than English? If yes, please list them.
License/Certification:
- LMSW or LMHC (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Mental Health Professional
Verify your credentials before applying
State licensure boards require foreign-trained mental health professionals to complete credential evaluations before you can practice. Start this process early, credential review alone can take two to four months and directly affects your LCA filing timeline.
Target Federally Qualified Health Centers
FQHCs and community mental health centers file H-1B petitions regularly for licensed counselors and social workers. They're also cap-exempt if affiliated with a nonprofit or government entity, which means no lottery and faster processing.
Check prevailing wage levels before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before salary discussions. DOL requires your offer to meet at least Level I, and some employers default to the lowest level unless you negotiate upward.
Search verified H-1B sponsor data on Migrate Mate
Filter by mental health SOC codes on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filing history for roles like licensed counselor or clinical social worker. This narrows your search to employers already familiar with the H-1B process.
Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
USCIS requires the position to normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. For mental health roles, the O*NET profile supports specialty occupation classification, but your offer letter must tie the required degree field directly to the job duties.
Understand the timeline if you're changing employers
H-1B portability lets you start with a new mental health employer once USCIS receives the transfer petition, not after approval. You have a 60-day grace period after your previous position ends to file, so time your job search accordingly.
H-1B Visa Mental Health Professional: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a mental health professional role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, most licensed mental health professional roles qualify. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. Roles requiring a master's in clinical social work, counseling psychology, or a related field satisfy this standard. The O*NET profile for mental health counselors and social workers supports specialty occupation classification, but your employer's offer letter must specify the required degree field.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for mental health professionals?
Hospital systems, academic medical centers, FQHCs, and large behavioral health groups are the most active H-1B sponsors for mental health roles. FQHCs and nonprofit community health centers are often cap-exempt, meaning they can file year-round without waiting for the annual lottery. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with verified LCA filing history for mental health and social work SOC codes.
How does state licensure affect my H-1B application as a mental health professional?
State licensure is a practical prerequisite even though USCIS doesn't require it as part of the H-1B petition itself. Most employers won't extend an offer until you hold or are on a clear path to licensure in their state. Foreign-trained applicants often need a credential evaluation first, which can take several months, so starting this process before you apply significantly improves your timeline.
Can I switch mental health employers while on H-1B status?
Yes, H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer once USCIS receives the transfer petition, without waiting for approval. Your new employer must file the H-1B transfer petition, and you have a 60-day grace period after your previous position ends to make the switch. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for mental health professional H-1B positions?
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation, job level, and work location as certified on the LCA. Prevailing wages for mental health counselors and clinical social workers vary significantly by state and metropolitan area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the applicable wage level for your SOC code and location before accepting an offer.