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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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Bachelors Level Therapist-Mental Health Worker.
Type: Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
The Bachelor's Level Therapist is a member of a family-based team, partnered with a Master's level therapist who function as a therapeutic team, providing individual and family therapy to client and their families. Therapists work with the child and family to improve overall mental health by taking a strengths-based approach with the goal of keeping the child in the home setting and out of inpatient hospital or Residential treatment or foster care.
PAY Range: $20.00-$22.00 per hour
Bonus: Employee sign on- $1000.00 to be paid in 3 increments
- Bonus is for full time employees and paid out according to training schedule.
- $250.00- After completing 90-day probation
- $250.00- After completing 6 months of employment
- $500.00- After 1 year of employment
Job Accountabilities:
- Provide individual, family and parent therapy sessions using the ESFT (Eco-systemic Structural Family Therapy) model
- Support and promote strengths-based approaches to children, adolescents, and families in their attachment, self-regulation, co-caregiver alliances, and executive functioning
- Maintain compliance with CASSP principles & principles of cultural competence
- Provide support to families in successfully managing crisis situations.
- Maintain compliance with the Medical Assistance and Managed Care regulations in accordance with Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s outpatient program regulations
- Communication with families, schools, school districts, managed care organizations, referral sources and other providers as necessary to ensure satisfaction with services received, continuity of care and promote quality client care
- Promote program growth, quality of services
- Maintain productivity and complete documentation within established guidelines
- Complete initial assessments and treatment plans, and updates within established program timelines
- Attend staff training and supervisions as assigned
- 3 hours of supervision time weekly
Position Requirements:
Education:
- BACHELORS Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Education, Rehabilitation, pre-med, theology or anthropology.
- Have 12 college level semester hours in humanities or social services plus 1 year of experience in a CASSP system program and be enrolled for certification by OMH as a mental health family based worker
- Be a licensed RN plus have 1 year of experience in a CASSP system program and be enrolled for certification by OMH as a mental health family based worker
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to pass required background clearances (FBI, Childline, Criminal, driving record)
Work Experience:
- Previous experience working with children and families in any setting
- At least 1 year working with children and adolescence in the CASSP system
- Waiver option can be explored for applicants with less than 1 year experience.
Location: Berks County-Community based. Office in Wyomissing is home base.
Why Should You Apply?
- Ability to make a difference in families facing systemic and structural challenges.
- Support families in reducing children and adolescents considered to be at risk of out-of-home placement thrive in their homes and communities.
- Opportunity to work in partnered co-therapy teams to offer greater support in managing and supporting families.
- Ability to work as a valued member of a dedicated team, enabling people RHA supports to identify and achieve personal goals, experience meaningful days, participate in the community, and live more independently.
- A great deal of on-the-job training provides the opportunity to grow clinically.
- Flexible hours and scheduling.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
- Payactive: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
Pre-employment screening:
- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We are hiring for:
Bachelors Level Therapist-Mental Health Worker.
Type: Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
The Bachelor's Level Therapist is a member of a family-based team, partnered with a Master's level therapist who function as a therapeutic team, providing individual and family therapy to client and their families. Therapists work with the child and family to improve overall mental health by taking a strengths-based approach with the goal of keeping the child in the home setting and out of inpatient hospital or Residential treatment or foster care.
PAY Range: $20.00-$22.00 per hour
Bonus: Employee sign on- $1000.00 to be paid in 3 increments
- Bonus is for full time employees and paid out according to training schedule.
- $250.00- After completing 90-day probation
- $250.00- After completing 6 months of employment
- $500.00- After 1 year of employment
Job Accountabilities:
- Provide individual, family and parent therapy sessions using the ESFT (Eco-systemic Structural Family Therapy) model
- Support and promote strengths-based approaches to children, adolescents, and families in their attachment, self-regulation, co-caregiver alliances, and executive functioning
- Maintain compliance with CASSP principles & principles of cultural competence
- Provide support to families in successfully managing crisis situations.
- Maintain compliance with the Medical Assistance and Managed Care regulations in accordance with Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s outpatient program regulations
- Communication with families, schools, school districts, managed care organizations, referral sources and other providers as necessary to ensure satisfaction with services received, continuity of care and promote quality client care
- Promote program growth, quality of services
- Maintain productivity and complete documentation within established guidelines
- Complete initial assessments and treatment plans, and updates within established program timelines
- Attend staff training and supervisions as assigned
- 3 hours of supervision time weekly
Position Requirements:
Education:
- BACHELORS Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Education, Rehabilitation, pre-med, theology or anthropology.
- Have 12 college level semester hours in humanities or social services plus 1 year of experience in a CASSP system program and be enrolled for certification by OMH as a mental health family based worker
- Be a licensed RN plus have 1 year of experience in a CASSP system program and be enrolled for certification by OMH as a mental health family based worker
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to pass required background clearances (FBI, Childline, Criminal, driving record)
Work Experience:
- Previous experience working with children and families in any setting
- At least 1 year working with children and adolescence in the CASSP system
- Waiver option can be explored for applicants with less than 1 year experience.
Location: Berks County-Community based. Office in Wyomissing is home base.
Why Should You Apply?
- Ability to make a difference in families facing systemic and structural challenges.
- Support families in reducing children and adolescents considered to be at risk of out-of-home placement thrive in their homes and communities.
- Opportunity to work in partnered co-therapy teams to offer greater support in managing and supporting families.
- Ability to work as a valued member of a dedicated team, enabling people RHA supports to identify and achieve personal goals, experience meaningful days, participate in the community, and live more independently.
- A great deal of on-the-job training provides the opportunity to grow clinically.
- Flexible hours and scheduling.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
- Payactive: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
Pre-employment screening:
- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
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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.