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Psychotherapist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because the position typically requires a master's or doctoral degree in psychology, counseling, or social work. Many hospitals, community mental health centers, and group practices sponsor H-1B visas for licensed clinicians, particularly in underserved areas with documented shortages.
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85161 Greater Charlotte Research and Other Sponsored Programs
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
M-F, 8am-5pm
Pay Range:
$33.05 - $49.60
This position is grant funded.
Job Summary
Provides behavioral health services to patients. Completes psychosocial assessment and direct treatment by individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy.
Essential Functions
- Develops, implements and evaluates patient care according to identified needs.
- Manages clients in crisis utilizing appropriate therapeutic skills and assessment techniques.
- Writes appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis, age and clinical presentation. Writes appropriate discharge plans based on individual needs of client and follows through with termination process.
- Collaborates with appropriate guardians and community agencies to ensure effective service delivery.
- Completes patient care assignments with attention to detail and accuracy. Provides accurate and consistent documentation of patient care/response in the medical record. Completes accurate and timely billing information.
- Designs, plans, implements effective patient education.
- Maintains open lines of communication, collaborates with healthcare team for patient outcome.
Forensic & Legal Coordination (Community Based Capacity Restoration Program Specific)
- Provides competency restoration education aligned with state legal standards (e.g., understanding charges, courtroom roles, plea options, and legal rights).
- Monitors, documents, and reports client progress toward restoration of competency to stand trial.
- Prepares court reports, affidavits, and clinical summaries for judicial review in a timely manner.
- Communicates and consults regularly with attorneys, court personnel, forensic evaluators, and probation/parole officers.
- May provide expert testimony or appear in court regarding client progress and clinical status when required.
Physical Requirements
Works in patient care areas including hospital units, emergency room, individual offices and conference areas with exposure to potentially combative and hostile patients. Work requires frequent moving from one area to another, answering pages, and coordinating and communicating with other staff persons in various disciplines and agencies.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Master's degree in a relevant human services field such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited school of graduate education required. Full licensure in NC required. 2 years clinical experience required. CPI and CPR training required for psychotherapist working in inpatient psychiatric setting.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Department:
85161 Greater Charlotte Research and Other Sponsored Programs
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
M-F, 8am-5pm
Pay Range:
$33.05 - $49.60
This position is grant funded.
Job Summary
Provides behavioral health services to patients. Completes psychosocial assessment and direct treatment by individual, family, and/or group psychotherapy.
Essential Functions
- Develops, implements and evaluates patient care according to identified needs.
- Manages clients in crisis utilizing appropriate therapeutic skills and assessment techniques.
- Writes appropriate treatment plans according to patient diagnosis, age and clinical presentation. Writes appropriate discharge plans based on individual needs of client and follows through with termination process.
- Collaborates with appropriate guardians and community agencies to ensure effective service delivery.
- Completes patient care assignments with attention to detail and accuracy. Provides accurate and consistent documentation of patient care/response in the medical record. Completes accurate and timely billing information.
- Designs, plans, implements effective patient education.
- Maintains open lines of communication, collaborates with healthcare team for patient outcome.
Forensic & Legal Coordination (Community Based Capacity Restoration Program Specific)
- Provides competency restoration education aligned with state legal standards (e.g., understanding charges, courtroom roles, plea options, and legal rights).
- Monitors, documents, and reports client progress toward restoration of competency to stand trial.
- Prepares court reports, affidavits, and clinical summaries for judicial review in a timely manner.
- Communicates and consults regularly with attorneys, court personnel, forensic evaluators, and probation/parole officers.
- May provide expert testimony or appear in court regarding client progress and clinical status when required.
Physical Requirements
Works in patient care areas including hospital units, emergency room, individual offices and conference areas with exposure to potentially combative and hostile patients. Work requires frequent moving from one area to another, answering pages, and coordinating and communicating with other staff persons in various disciplines and agencies.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Master's degree in a relevant human services field such as Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy from an accredited school of graduate education required. Full licensure in NC required. 2 years clinical experience required. CPI and CPR training required for psychotherapist working in inpatient psychiatric setting.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Psychotherapist
Verify your license transfers across states
H-1B approval for psychotherapists depends on holding a valid state license in the employer's location. Confirm reciprocity rules before applying, since transferring licensure can take months and delay your petition start date.
Target employers with FQHC or CMHC status
Federally Qualified Health Centers and community mental health centers are cap-exempt H-1B employers. Applying through these organizations means no lottery, faster processing, and year-round petition filing regardless of the April registration window.
Search H-1B psychotherapist filings on Migrate Mate
Filter by SOC code 19-3034 on Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed LCAs for psychotherapist roles. This shows you verified sponsors before you apply, cutting time spent on employers who don't sponsor.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above that level, so knowing the floor protects you.
Request concurrent filing if your priority date allows
If an immigrant visa is immediately available for your country of birth, ask your employer to file I-140 and I-485 concurrently with the H-1B petition. USCIS permits this, and it can significantly shorten your path to permanent residence.
Document supervised hours for credential verification
Many psychotherapist H-1B petitions require evidence of supervised clinical hours to establish specialty occupation. Gather official letters from supervisors and practicum coordinators now, since missing documentation is a leading cause of RFEs in mental health roles.
H-1B Visa Psychotherapist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a psychotherapist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Psychotherapist positions require at minimum a master's degree in a specific field such as clinical psychology, counseling, or social work, which meets the specialty occupation standard under USCIS rules. You'll need to document that the employer's job description requires this specific degree, not just any bachelor's degree in a general field.
Which types of employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for psychotherapists?
Hospitals, university counseling centers, Federally Qualified Health Centers, Veterans Affairs facilities, and large group practices are the most active H-1B sponsors for psychotherapist roles. VA facilities and FQHCs are cap-exempt, meaning they can file petitions outside the standard lottery. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for mental health roles on Migrate Mate.
Does state licensure affect my H-1B petition as a psychotherapist?
It does. USCIS expects psychotherapists to hold the appropriate state license for the work location. If your license is in a different state than the job, the petition can be issued with conditions or face an RFE. Start the licensure transfer process as early as possible, since some states take three to six months to process applications.
Can a psychotherapist work at multiple clinic sites under one H-1B petition?
Yes, but each worksite requires a separate certified LCA. Your employer must file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS if you add a new primary worksite not covered by the original filing. Short-term placements at client sites under certain DOL conditions may be exempt, but a recurring second location requires its own documentation.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers between clinical roles?
You can begin working for a new H-1B sponsor as soon as the new employer files a petition with USCIS, under portability rules that apply once your current H-1B has been approved for at least 365 days. Your status doesn't lapse during the transfer, but the new employer must file before your current authorized period ends.