H-1B Visa Mental Health Worker Jobs
Mental Health Worker roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or a directly related field. Hospitals, community health centers, and behavioral health networks are among the most active H-1B sponsors in this space.
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Part time
Shift:
Night Shift
Description:
48hrs per pp11p-7:30a - weekends and holidays to be scheduled in accordance with CBA
Position Purpose:
Great opportunity for a Mental Health Worker, MHW professional to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually!
Position Summary:
Mental Health Worker, MHW works in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of a RN, Social Worker and Psychiatrist. A Mental Health Worker, MHW is expected to provide psychiatric nursing care at the para-professional level.
What Mental Health Worker, MHW will do:
- Participate in group therapy sessions, one-on-one interactions, discharge planning and crisis intervention.
- Primarily responsible for directly monitoring the daily activities of patients, observing the emotional condition of patients and determining the need for intervention.
- Participate in group treatment activities, encourage individual participation and record observations of patient progress and behavior.
- Attend to the personal needs of patients including grooming, hygiene, comfort and care of personal belongings.
- Participate in discharge planning by providing information concerning the patient (physical and emotional) strengths, weaknesses and needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of high school with college level training in behavioral science.
- One to three months of experience in order to acquire a fundamental knowledge of psycho-social problems and appropriate response.
- Acquire a thorough knowledge of pertinent department policies and procedures for psychiatric patient care, learn assigned duties.
- Acquire suitable interpersonal skills.
- Analytical ability necessary to assess (according to defined signs and symptoms) patients' immediate psychological status and determine need to request professional assistance; ability to recommend alterations to treatments and the need for social services. Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.
- Interpersonal skill to almost constantly interact with disturbed patients and their families; ability to elicit information from these persons and encourage their participation in treatment activities and open communications.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage available on your first day
- 403b with employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 100% paid CEU
- Paid Time Off
- Relocation Packages Available
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Night Shift
Description:
48hrs per pp11p-7:30a - weekends and holidays to be scheduled in accordance with CBA
Position Purpose:
Great opportunity for a Mental Health Worker, MHW professional to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually!
Position Summary:
Mental Health Worker, MHW works in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care under the direction of a RN, Social Worker and Psychiatrist. A Mental Health Worker, MHW is expected to provide psychiatric nursing care at the para-professional level.
What Mental Health Worker, MHW will do:
- Participate in group therapy sessions, one-on-one interactions, discharge planning and crisis intervention.
- Primarily responsible for directly monitoring the daily activities of patients, observing the emotional condition of patients and determining the need for intervention.
- Participate in group treatment activities, encourage individual participation and record observations of patient progress and behavior.
- Attend to the personal needs of patients including grooming, hygiene, comfort and care of personal belongings.
- Participate in discharge planning by providing information concerning the patient (physical and emotional) strengths, weaknesses and needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired through completion of high school with college level training in behavioral science.
- One to three months of experience in order to acquire a fundamental knowledge of psycho-social problems and appropriate response.
- Acquire a thorough knowledge of pertinent department policies and procedures for psychiatric patient care, learn assigned duties.
- Acquire suitable interpersonal skills.
- Analytical ability necessary to assess (according to defined signs and symptoms) patients' immediate psychological status and determine need to request professional assistance; ability to recommend alterations to treatments and the need for social services. Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.
- Interpersonal skill to almost constantly interact with disturbed patients and their families; ability to elicit information from these persons and encourage their participation in treatment activities and open communications.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage available on your first day
- 403b with employer match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 100% paid CEU
- Paid Time Off
- Relocation Packages Available
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Mental Health Worker
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the Mental Health Worker role. A general social work or psychology degree typically qualifies, but a business or unrelated degree paired with clinical experience rarely satisfies the specialty occupation standard.
Check prevailing wage tiers before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your job title, state, and experience level before any offer discussion. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that threshold, so knowing the floor protects you.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Mental Health Worker roles by employers who have certified LCAs in your target location. This confirms the employer has already navigated the DOL filing process and is set up to sponsor.
Flag state licensure requirements early in hiring
Most states require a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor credential to practice independently. Raise your licensure status upfront with hiring managers since some employers won't initiate H-1B filing for unlicensed candidates in clinically supervised roles.
Confirm cap-subject filing timelines with HR
If your prospective employer isn't a nonprofit, university, or government entity, your H-1B petition falls under the annual cap with an April filing window. Ask HR explicitly whether they participate in the lottery and whether they'll file premium processing to meet your start date.
Document supervised clinical hours for RFE defense
USCIS sometimes issues Requests for Evidence questioning whether Mental Health Worker roles genuinely require a specialty degree. Compile letters from supervisors, your job description, and any credentialing requirements from your state licensing board before your employer files.
H-1B Visa Mental Health Worker: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Mental Health Worker jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, if the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as psychology, clinical social work, or counseling. Roles where any degree is accepted regardless of field typically fail the specialty occupation test. Employers confirm the degree requirement in the LCA they file with DOL before submitting your H-1B petition to USCIS.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Mental Health Workers?
Hospitals, federally qualified health centers, behavioral health organizations, and academic medical centers are among the most consistent H-1B sponsors in this field. Nonprofit healthcare employers and universities are also cap-exempt, meaning they can file outside the annual lottery window and at any time of year. You can filter for these employers by LCA history on Migrate Mate.
Does my state license affect my H-1B eligibility as a Mental Health Worker?
Licensure doesn't directly determine H-1B eligibility, but it affects your ability to practice in the role. Many employers require a state license before they'll complete onboarding, and some won't sponsor H-1B petitions for candidates who aren't yet licensed or eligible to sit for licensure. Check your state's clinical social work or counseling board requirements before applying.
How does the H-1B cap apply to Mental Health Worker roles?
Most for-profit behavioral health employers are cap-subject, meaning H-1B petitions must be filed during the April registration window with an October 1 start date if selected. Nonprofit hospitals, government-run mental health agencies, and university-affiliated clinics are cap-exempt and can file year-round. Confirming your prospective employer's cap status before accepting an offer is essential for timeline planning.
What does the O*NET classification mean for my H-1B petition?
O*NET categorizes Mental Health Workers under several occupation codes depending on your specific duties, including social and human service assistants, mental health counselors, and substance abuse counselors. Your employer uses the O*NET code to select the correct Standard Occupational Classification code on the LCA, which then determines the prevailing wage tier USCIS and DOL apply to your petition.