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Mental Health Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or a closely related field. Hospitals, residential treatment centers, and behavioral health networks regularly file LCAs for this occupation. Cap-subject applicants must register in April; cap-exempt employers can file year-round.
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As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
DEPARTMENT:
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides basic patient care including taking and documenting vital signs, weight, height, abdominal girth; assists with all aspects of direct patient care including providing personal care and hygiene and blood glucose testing, all under the supervision of the assigned Registered Nurse (RN).
- Observes and documents patient's condition and behavior every 15 minutes per policy and reports significant changes including observed side effects of medications to the assigned RN.
- Participates actively by providing input for interdisciplinary treatment team meetings; provides feedback concerning patient responses, problems, and progress; provides alternative plans for patients who are deemed inappropriate for typical groups offered.
- In collaboration with the behavioral health therapists, helps organize, facilitate, and supervise group therapy, education, training, leisure, and/or recreational activities to deal constructively with patients' emotional, psychological and behavioral problems.
- Collaborates with other disciplines in facilitating programming activities.
- Maintains and updates patients' records including; belongings inventories, patient food intake, observation, and vital signs documentation. Reports all abnormal findings to assigned RN.
- Meets with the patients to identify treatment needs and orients patients to unit programming groups and activities. Maintains therapeutic communication with patient. Gives re-direction and/or reality re-orientation as needed. Maintains professional demeanor and adheres to professional boundaries.
- Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient environment. Performs and documents patient safety rounds/room checks following unit policy and procedure. Monitors for suicide/homicide/elopement behaviors and reports them to RN immediately. Responds to codes calmly and professionally.
- Adheres to the principles of non-violent crisis intervention when dealing with aggressive patients. Assists in placing patient in seclusion/restraint and observes suicide/seclusion precaution.
- Provides care to patients in seclusion/restraint including but not limited to:
- Assists with transport, transfer, and discharge of patient including the care of personal property and labeling. Accompany patients to Baker Act court and off-unit tests or treatment as necessary.
- Conducts patient belonging inventory upon admission and documents in the appropriate form. Checks packages brought in by visitors. Advises RN when contraband are found during inventory.
- Ensures that all patient meal requests are received in a timely manner.
- Ensures that patients are wearing clean, safe, and appropriate clothing on unit. Makes sure patient laundry needs are met.
- Recognizes signs and symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol or other substances and reports to RN.
- Attends at least 75% of scheduled departmental meetings and in-service programs.
- Performs other works as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
License/Registration/Certification
- Behavioral Health Technician certification - preferred; Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate within 90 days of employment. CPR Certification required.
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience
- At least 1 year experience caring for mentally ill and emotionally disturbed adult patients preferred.
BENEFITS:
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- On-site housing for select positions and more!
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Certification:
INTRODUCTION
As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
DEPARTMENT:
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides basic patient care including taking and documenting vital signs, weight, height, abdominal girth; assists with all aspects of direct patient care including providing personal care and hygiene and blood glucose testing, all under the supervision of the assigned Registered Nurse (RN).
- Observes and documents patient's condition and behavior every 15 minutes per policy and reports significant changes including observed side effects of medications to the assigned RN.
- Participates actively by providing input for interdisciplinary treatment team meetings; provides feedback concerning patient responses, problems, and progress; provides alternative plans for patients who are deemed inappropriate for typical groups offered.
- In collaboration with the behavioral health therapists, helps organize, facilitate, and supervise group therapy, education, training, leisure, and/or recreational activities to deal constructively with patients' emotional, psychological and behavioral problems.
- Collaborates with other disciplines in facilitating programming activities.
- Maintains and updates patients' records including; belongings inventories, patient food intake, observation, and vital signs documentation. Reports all abnormal findings to assigned RN.
- Meets with the patients to identify treatment needs and orients patients to unit programming groups and activities. Maintains therapeutic communication with patient. Gives re-direction and/or reality re-orientation as needed. Maintains professional demeanor and adheres to professional boundaries.
- Maintains a safe and therapeutic patient environment. Performs and documents patient safety rounds/room checks following unit policy and procedure. Monitors for suicide/homicide/elopement behaviors and reports them to RN immediately. Responds to codes calmly and professionally.
- Adheres to the principles of non-violent crisis intervention when dealing with aggressive patients. Assists in placing patient in seclusion/restraint and observes suicide/seclusion precaution.
- Provides care to patients in seclusion/restraint including but not limited to:
- Assists with transport, transfer, and discharge of patient including the care of personal property and labeling. Accompany patients to Baker Act court and off-unit tests or treatment as necessary.
- Conducts patient belonging inventory upon admission and documents in the appropriate form. Checks packages brought in by visitors. Advises RN when contraband are found during inventory.
- Ensures that all patient meal requests are received in a timely manner.
- Ensures that patients are wearing clean, safe, and appropriate clothing on unit. Makes sure patient laundry needs are met.
- Recognizes signs and symptoms of withdrawal from alcohol or other substances and reports to RN.
- Attends at least 75% of scheduled departmental meetings and in-service programs.
- Performs other works as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
License/Registration/Certification
- Behavioral Health Technician certification - preferred; Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate within 90 days of employment. CPR Certification required.
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience
- At least 1 year experience caring for mentally ill and emotionally disturbed adult patients preferred.
BENEFITS:
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- On-site housing for select positions and more!
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Certification:
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Mental Health Technician
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
H-1B approval for Mental Health Technician roles hinges on proving the job requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Pull the O*NET profile for your occupation code and confirm your degree field matches the listed education requirements before applying.
Target cap-exempt behavioral health employers
Nonprofit hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and university-affiliated psychiatric facilities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition any time of year without entering the April lottery. Prioritize these employers if your current status has a tight timeline.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings for behavioral health and mental health roles on Migrate Mate. This shows which facilities have sponsored this occupation before, cutting your outreach list to employers with a documented sponsorship track record.
Request the prevailing wage tier in your offer
Your employer must certify your wage meets the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your SOC code before negotiating, so you can flag underpayment before the LCA is filed.
Disclose licensure requirements to your employer early
Many states require Mental Health Technicians to hold specific certifications or work under licensed supervision. Employers unfamiliar with H-1B specialty occupation rules may not realize that licensing gaps can complicate the petition, so surface credential requirements during the offer stage, not after.
Prepare a credential evaluation before the petition
If your psychology or social work degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator that explicitly confirms U.S. bachelor's equivalency. USCIS frequently issues RFEs on foreign degrees in behavioral health fields when equivalency isn't documented upfront.
H-1B Visa Mental Health Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Mental Health Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as psychology, social work, or counseling. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree or substitute years of experience for a degree can fail the specialty occupation test. Your employer's job description and the O*NET classification for the SOC code both factor into the adjudication.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Mental Health Technicians?
Behavioral health hospitals, inpatient psychiatric units, residential treatment centers, and community mental health centers are the most common sponsors. Nonprofit health systems and university-affiliated facilities are often cap-exempt, letting them file outside the April lottery window. Use Migrate Mate to search employers with active LCA filing history in behavioral health occupations, which narrows your outreach to organizations that have already committed to H-1B sponsorship for this role type.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect Mental Health Technician applicants?
Cap-subject employers must register you in the USCIS electronic registration window, typically open in March, for the fiscal year starting October 1. Selection is random. If you're not selected, cap-exempt employers, including nonprofits affiliated with a university or hospital system, can file for you at any point during the year. Timing your job search toward cap-exempt facilities reduces your dependence on lottery selection.
What happens to my H-1B status if my mental health employer loses funding or closes a program?
If your employer terminates your H-1B before the petition end date, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, change status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition, which can be done concurrently with you starting work if the petition is filed before your grace period expires. Behavioral health funding gaps are common, so confirming an employer's financial stability before accepting an offer matters.
Can a foreign psychology degree support an H-1B petition for a Mental Health Technician role?
Yes, but you need a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization that confirms the degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's in a directly related field. USCIS reviews the specific field of study, not just degree level, and frequently issues Requests for Evidence when behavioral health degrees from foreign institutions lack a detailed course-by-course evaluation. Submit this evaluation with the initial I-129 petition rather than waiting for an RFE.