H-1B Visa School-Based Therapist Jobs
H-1B visa jobs for school-based therapists are sponsored by school districts, charter networks, and behavioral health contractors that file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation because state licensure requires at least a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related clinical field.
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Under supervision from the Director of BH, provides a wide range of psychosocial evaluation/assessment, diagnostic, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, and/or case management services in an integrated primary care setting located in a community health center. Works collaboratively with other mental health and medical providers and trainees engaged in related therapeutic/patient care activities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and urgent services as required.
- Collects data about patients through interviews, case histories, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.
- Consult with mental health and medical staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refer clients to appropriate service agencies as required.
- Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and those with serious Mental Health/Substance Abuse problems.
- Refers clients to appropriate social service agencies for financial assistance and other required services; may visit patients and families in their homes to provide counseling and outreach services.
- Follows up to determine the reliability of treatment used; changes method and degree of therapy when indicated.
- Establishes and maintains case files, referrals, and other related documents for the treatment of clients; prepares related documentation for civil commitment hearings or other legal proceedings; keeps abreast of patient data to ensure appropriate treatment and care are delivered.
- Consults with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals about patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities.
- Plans and facilitates community outreach and education activities, as appropriate to the position; may serve as a liaison and representative to community organizations and schools.
- Provides clinical supervision to lower-level therapists and/or graduate social work students/interns, as appropriate, and/or consulting services to other patient care professionals.
- As appropriate to the position, performs various administrative functions such as monitoring budgets and preparing reports and correspondence; may participate in a variety of research projects, and may propose changes to program policies and procedures.
- May provide formal teaching, consultation, and in-service training to relevant professionals in immediate and proper handling of and/or referral of a variety of matters.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as required.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the health center's mission.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) or equivalent or licensure pending, as documented by temporary license.
- Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
- Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards.
- Familiarity with psychological testing.
- Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills.
- Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
- Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in the area of medical expertise.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Clinical experience REQUIRED
- Knowledge of community mental health resources and willingness to reach out to existing resources.
- Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
- Bilingual/Trilingual (ENG/SPANISH/PORTUGUESE) is a plus
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
- Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and to make individual modifications.
- Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
- Knowledge of the principles and methods of social and vocational rehabilitation as they relate to mental health clinical practices.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights.
- Ability to lead and train staff and/or students.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Lic Mental Hlth Counselor
- Lic. Clin. Social Worker
SKILLS
- Bilingual (Spanish/Eng.)
- Bilingual (Portuguese/Eng.)
BEHAVIORS
- Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
MOTIVATIONS
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
BENEFITS
- 401k
- Generous vacation and personal time for eligible employees
- Sick time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 100% paid Life insurance/AD&D
- 100% paid Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts on travel and entertainment!
- Discounts on cell phone service, computer purchases, and more!
- College Tuition Rewards/CMEs
- Company Events & Activities (Annual cookout and holiday party, health and wellness events, “Lunch & Learns”, team building, and more!)
- EyeMed Vision Care Program
- Accident & Cancer Insurance
- Educational development reimbursement
- Discounts on gym membership, travel & entertainment tickets, electronics, and more!
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
Under supervision from the Director of BH, provides a wide range of psychosocial evaluation/assessment, diagnostic, counseling therapy, crisis intervention, and/or case management services in an integrated primary care setting located in a community health center. Works collaboratively with other mental health and medical providers and trainees engaged in related therapeutic/patient care activities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides counseling, therapy, and/or psychotherapy to clients and families as appropriate to the position; prepares treatment plans, discharge plans, and follow-up care programs; provides therapeutic crisis intervention and urgent services as required.
- Collects data about patients through interviews, case histories, psychological tests, and/or observational techniques; evaluates data to identify causes of problems and to determine proper therapeutic approach or referral to other specialists.
- Consult with mental health and medical staff, as appropriate, in the performance of therapeutic and/or casework; refer clients to appropriate service agencies as required.
- Provides and/or arranges for therapeutic interventions as appropriate for patients or clients in a crisis condition and those with serious Mental Health/Substance Abuse problems.
- Refers clients to appropriate social service agencies for financial assistance and other required services; may visit patients and families in their homes to provide counseling and outreach services.
- Follows up to determine the reliability of treatment used; changes method and degree of therapy when indicated.
- Establishes and maintains case files, referrals, and other related documents for the treatment of clients; prepares related documentation for civil commitment hearings or other legal proceedings; keeps abreast of patient data to ensure appropriate treatment and care are delivered.
- Consults with other legal and treatment agencies and individuals about patient/client records, rights, and responsibilities.
- Plans and facilitates community outreach and education activities, as appropriate to the position; may serve as a liaison and representative to community organizations and schools.
- Provides clinical supervision to lower-level therapists and/or graduate social work students/interns, as appropriate, and/or consulting services to other patient care professionals.
- As appropriate to the position, performs various administrative functions such as monitoring budgets and preparing reports and correspondence; may participate in a variety of research projects, and may propose changes to program policies and procedures.
- May provide formal teaching, consultation, and in-service training to relevant professionals in immediate and proper handling of and/or referral of a variety of matters.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as required.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the health center's mission.
- Demonstrate understanding and commitment to the established CHC Values and Standards.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LICSW) or equivalent or licensure pending, as documented by temporary license.
- Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
- Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress.
- Knowledge and understanding of clinical social work and mental health counseling principles, methods, procedures, and standards.
- Familiarity with psychological testing.
- Interviewing and psychological/developmental evaluation skills.
- Skill in preparing and maintaining patient records.
- Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in the area of medical expertise.
- Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
- Clinical experience REQUIRED
- Knowledge of community mental health resources and willingness to reach out to existing resources.
- Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
- Bilingual/Trilingual (ENG/SPANISH/PORTUGUESE) is a plus
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
- Ability to evaluate the progress of therapeutic programs and to make individual modifications.
- Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
- Knowledge of the principles and methods of social and vocational rehabilitation as they relate to mental health clinical practices.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to patients' rights.
- Ability to lead and train staff and/or students.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Lic Mental Hlth Counselor
- Lic. Clin. Social Worker
SKILLS
- Bilingual (Spanish/Eng.)
- Bilingual (Portuguese/Eng.)
BEHAVIORS
- Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
MOTIVATIONS
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
BENEFITS
- 401k
- Generous vacation and personal time for eligible employees
- Sick time
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 100% paid Life insurance/AD&D
- 100% paid Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounts on travel and entertainment!
- Discounts on cell phone service, computer purchases, and more!
- College Tuition Rewards/CMEs
- Company Events & Activities (Annual cookout and holiday party, health and wellness events, “Lunch & Learns”, team building, and more!)
- EyeMed Vision Care Program
- Accident & Cancer Insurance
- Educational development reimbursement
- Discounts on gym membership, travel & entertainment tickets, electronics, and more!
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in School-Based Therapist
Verify your license transfers across states
School-based therapist licenses are issued at the state level, and each worksite LCA must match your licensed practice location. Before applying, confirm your clinical license is valid in the state where the school district operates, since USCIS will expect alignment between your credentials and the certified worksite.
Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
Pull the prevailing wage for your SOC code and the district's county before you receive an offer. School districts must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage on a certified LCA, and knowing the floor prevents you from accepting an offer that creates a compliance problem before your petition is filed.
Target districts with established H-1B filing history
Search Migrate Mate to find school districts and behavioral health contractors with verified LCA filing history for therapist roles. Districts that have sponsored before already have HR processes and legal counsel in place, which significantly reduces the risk of a withdrawn offer mid-petition.
Clarify worksite coverage before signing
If you rotate across multiple school buildings, each site requires its own certified LCA. Ask your prospective employer to confirm how many LCAs they plan to file and which campuses are covered before you accept, since reassignments to uncertified worksites put your status at risk.
Get your foreign credential evaluated early
If your clinical degree was earned outside the United States, obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member service before the employer files the I-129. USCIS will assess whether your degree meets the specialty occupation threshold, and an evaluation delays resolved early prevents a Request for Evidence from stalling your start date.
Understand the cap and your timing options
School districts are cap-subject employers, but public school systems operated by government entities may qualify as cap-exempt. Ask HR whether the district's legal structure allows cap-exempt filing through USCIS, since cap-exempt status removes the annual limit and selection uncertainty entirely.
H-1B Visa School-Based Therapist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a school-based therapist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. School-based therapist positions typically qualify as a specialty occupation because state licensure requires at least a master's degree in counseling, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates both the theoretical and practical application of that specialized knowledge, and the degree requirement embedded in state licensure standards supports the classification.
Can public school districts sponsor H-1B visas?
Many public school districts qualify as government entities, which makes them cap-exempt employers under USCIS rules. Cap-exempt status means they can file an H-1B visa petition at any time of year without entering the annual selection process. Confirm with the district's HR or legal team whether their specific legal structure qualifies before counting on this advantage.
What happens if I rotate between multiple school buildings?
Each worksite where you provide services requires its own certified LCA filed with DOL. If your employer adds campuses after your original petition is approved, they must file an amended I-129 with a new LCA covering the additional locations. Make sure your offer letter specifies all worksites so the initial filing accounts for your full schedule.
How do I find school districts that have sponsored H-1B therapists before?
Migrate Mate shows employers with verified LCA filing history for therapist roles, so you can identify districts and behavioral health contractors that have already navigated the sponsorship process. Prioritizing these employers reduces the risk of an offer being withdrawn because HR is unfamiliar with I-129 requirements or timelines.
How long does H-1B status last for a school-based therapist?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a maximum of six years. After six years, continued H-1B status requires an approved immigrant visa petition or a pending green card application that meets specific USCIS eligibility criteria. Your employer's immigration counsel can advise on green card sponsorship timing if you plan to stay long-term.