H-1B Visa Registered Psychotherapist Jobs
Registered Psychotherapist jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship require employers to file a certified Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation because it requires at least a master's degree in counseling, psychology, or a directly related clinical field.
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Provide total clinical care for critically ill children during transportation. Communicating and coordinating care with multidisciplinary team members from sending and receiving facilities. Under medical control supervision, the Respiratory Therapist II provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at a competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results.
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Rotating – 24hr or 12 Hour Shifts, including nights and weekends.
ENTITY
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
WORKER TYPE
Employee
WORKER SUB-TYPE
Regular
COST CENTER
CC000516 CHS - Meducare Flight Activities Fund (SJCH)
PAY RATE TYPE
Hourly
PAY GRADE
Health-29
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
36
WORK SHIFT
Rotating (United States of America)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Provides professional care for patients in the clinical setting. Provides leadership to nursing staff members and collaborates with other members of the health care team to assure quality care for the patients. Promotes, plans, directs, and implements medical management and safe transportation for critically ill/injured neonates, infants or children, in consultation with the attending physician. Maintain standards of professional practice. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates delivery of care in accordance with the medical plan of care, practice standards, care standards, and policy and procedures to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages. Collaborates with other transport team members to ensure the safety of all transport operations. Provides rapid assessment, emergency measures and transportation for the critically ill/injured patient, utilizing the latest technique and state-of-the-art equipment. Acquires and maintains advanced neonatal skills such as intubation, ventilation, insertion of UAC/UVC’s, and chest needle aspirations. Maintains all required certifications, licenses, and continuing education. Organizes, prioritizes, directs, supervises and evaluates nursing care delivered by various levels of staff both in hospital and on transport. Participates in providing outreach education. Maintains pediatric transport quality data. Functions as patient advocate, protector of patient rights and provider of psychosocial support. Frequent direct contact and communication within and outside the MUSC with patients, families, physicians, nurses, EMS personnel, aviation personnel, administrators, and the public. Some communication and coordination with community agencies. Transport work is performed under high tension and sometimes adverse conditions due to the critical nature and location of the patients. Moderate physical effort is required for frequent moving and lifting of transport equipment. Requires substantial walking and standing. Frequently uses mechanical devices. High risk of danger involved in working in and around an aircraft and on an ambulance. Physical requirements include weight restrictions, good general health, and high tolerance to stress.
REQUIRED LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS:
Licensed respiratory therapist license with a minimum of 5 years of pediatric critical experience in NICU, PICU, PCICU or similar relevant field. If selected, candidate must maintain current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP and complete an advanced trauma course (ex: PATC or TNCC) within 1 year of orientation.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Provide total clinical care for critically ill children during transportation. Communicating and coordinating care with multidisciplinary team members from sending and receiving facilities. Under medical control supervision, the Respiratory Therapist II provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at a competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results.
Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Rotating – 24hr or 12 Hour Shifts, including nights and weekends.
ENTITY
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
WORKER TYPE
Employee
WORKER SUB-TYPE
Regular
COST CENTER
CC000516 CHS - Meducare Flight Activities Fund (SJCH)
PAY RATE TYPE
Hourly
PAY GRADE
Health-29
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
36
WORK SHIFT
Rotating (United States of America)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Provides professional care for patients in the clinical setting. Provides leadership to nursing staff members and collaborates with other members of the health care team to assure quality care for the patients. Promotes, plans, directs, and implements medical management and safe transportation for critically ill/injured neonates, infants or children, in consultation with the attending physician. Maintain standards of professional practice. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates delivery of care in accordance with the medical plan of care, practice standards, care standards, and policy and procedures to achieve optimum patient outcomes for patients of all ages. Collaborates with other transport team members to ensure the safety of all transport operations. Provides rapid assessment, emergency measures and transportation for the critically ill/injured patient, utilizing the latest technique and state-of-the-art equipment. Acquires and maintains advanced neonatal skills such as intubation, ventilation, insertion of UAC/UVC’s, and chest needle aspirations. Maintains all required certifications, licenses, and continuing education. Organizes, prioritizes, directs, supervises and evaluates nursing care delivered by various levels of staff both in hospital and on transport. Participates in providing outreach education. Maintains pediatric transport quality data. Functions as patient advocate, protector of patient rights and provider of psychosocial support. Frequent direct contact and communication within and outside the MUSC with patients, families, physicians, nurses, EMS personnel, aviation personnel, administrators, and the public. Some communication and coordination with community agencies. Transport work is performed under high tension and sometimes adverse conditions due to the critical nature and location of the patients. Moderate physical effort is required for frequent moving and lifting of transport equipment. Requires substantial walking and standing. Frequently uses mechanical devices. High risk of danger involved in working in and around an aircraft and on an ambulance. Physical requirements include weight restrictions, good general health, and high tolerance to stress.
REQUIRED LICENSURE, CERTIFICATIONS, REGISTRATIONS:
Licensed respiratory therapist license with a minimum of 5 years of pediatric critical experience in NICU, PICU, PCICU or similar relevant field. If selected, candidate must maintain current BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP and complete an advanced trauma course (ex: PATC or TNCC) within 1 year of orientation.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Registered Psychotherapist
Verify your credentials meet LCA requirements
Your master's degree in counseling or psychology must align with the specific SOC code your employer uses on the LCA. If your degree title differs from the job title, gather transcript-level documentation showing clinical coursework to prevent an RFE.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers who have already filed certified LCAs for psychotherapist or mental health counselor roles. Active LCA filers have cleared the DOL process before and understand the specialty occupation standard for clinical positions.
Confirm each worksite needs its own LCA
If you'll work across multiple clinic locations, your employer must file a separate certified LCA for each worksite. Teletherapy adds complexity: each state where patients are located may constitute a distinct worksite requiring its own LCA certification.
Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
Look up the prevailing wage for your SOC code and your employer's county using the OFLC Wage Search tool before you receive an offer. The LCA must certify your offered wage meets or exceeds that figure, so knowing it in advance protects your negotiating position.
Get your state license before the I-129 is filed
Most states require a clinical license to practice psychotherapy legally. USCIS expects licensed practitioners in regulated healthcare roles. Applying without an active state license in hand risks denial or a lengthy RFE process that delays your start date.
Account for H-1B cap timing in your job search
H-1B status is granted for up to three years, extendable to six. Because selection rules have changed recently, build your offer timeline around USCIS's current registration window. Cap-exempt employers, such as nonprofits affiliated with universities or research institutions, bypass the cap entirely.
H-1B Visa Registered Psychotherapist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Registered Psychotherapist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Registered Psychotherapist positions qualify as a specialty occupation because they require at least a master's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a directly related clinical field. USCIS evaluates both the degree requirement and the direct relationship between the field of study and the duties performed. Employers should document the clinical and theoretical knowledge the role demands to support this classification.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for psychotherapists?
Search Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for mental health and counseling roles. DOL's public disclosure data shows which organizations have certified LCAs for psychotherapist and licensed counselor positions. Hospitals, university-affiliated counseling centers, federally qualified health centers, and large behavioral health networks are among the most active filers in this space.
Does my state license transfer across states if I change jobs on H-1B?
No. Psychotherapy licenses are issued by individual state boards and are not portable across state lines. If you change employers or move to a new state, you must obtain a new state license before practicing there. Your new employer also needs to file a fresh LCA certified for each worksite state. Plan for a gap of several months while the new license application is processed.
Can I practice teletherapy across state lines on an H-1B?
Teletherapy complicates both licensure and your H-1B LCA obligations. Each state where your patients are physically located may require you to hold a license in that state. DOL expects a certified LCA for each distinct worksite, and remote work locations can be treated as additional worksites. Confirm your employer's teletherapy footprint before the LCA is filed to avoid compliance issues later.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer closes a clinic location?
If your designated worksite closes, your certified LCA for that location is no longer valid and your employer must file an amended I-129 with a new LCA reflecting your actual worksite. You have a 60-day grace period after losing H-1B employment to find a new sponsoring employer or change status. USCIS expects the amended petition before you begin work at any new location.