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Therapist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, or a directly related clinical field. Many hospital systems, community mental health centers, and telehealth employers file H-1B petitions for licensed therapists, but licensure requirements vary by state and must align with your visa timeline.
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Therapist II
We are looking for purpose-driven Therapists to join our Behavioral Health Team at Presbyterian Medical Center. Join a collaborative team where you work directly to support the quality of life for every patient.
Schedule: Part-Time with benefits, 24hr/week
Location: Charlotte, NC Presbyterian Medical Center
Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- Education: Graduate Degree, required. Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field.
- Experience: Serving individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders, required.
- Licensure/Certification:
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Clinician, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Clinic Psychologist (not required for substance use therapist roles in Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and BH hospital based departments), required.
- For the Substance Use Therapist role, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist or Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate. This specific license is limited to our hospital based departments that treat patients with substance use disorders, required.
- NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions within 3 months of hire. Team members in strictly remote positions are exempt. Team members working strictly in behavioral health outpatient clinics are exempt from state approved curricula but are required to take NEC0170 De-escalation Techniques and Effective Communication Strategies within 3 months of hire, required.
- Involuntary Commitment Examiner (preferred for Inpatient; required for BH Access within one year of hire), required.
- Notary Public, preferred.
- Additional Skills (required): Good working knowledge of computers. Ability to care for Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Age Specific populations.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Provides complete patient assessments, plans for therapeutic interventions and appropriate follow up care.
- Implement treatment plans, coordination of the treatment process and discharge planning.
- Uphold and demonstrate the Novant Mission, Vision and Values.
INTRODUCTION
Therapist II
We are looking for purpose-driven Therapists to join our Behavioral Health Team at Presbyterian Medical Center. Join a collaborative team where you work directly to support the quality of life for every patient.
Schedule: Part-Time with benefits, 24hr/week
Location: Charlotte, NC Presbyterian Medical Center
Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
- Education: Graduate Degree, required. Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field.
- Experience: Serving individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders, required.
- Licensure/Certification:
- Licensed Clinical Mental Health Clinician, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, or Clinic Psychologist (not required for substance use therapist roles in Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) and BH hospital based departments), required.
- For the Substance Use Therapist role, Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist or Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate. This specific license is limited to our hospital based departments that treat patients with substance use disorders, required.
- NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions within 3 months of hire. Team members in strictly remote positions are exempt. Team members working strictly in behavioral health outpatient clinics are exempt from state approved curricula but are required to take NEC0170 De-escalation Techniques and Effective Communication Strategies within 3 months of hire, required.
- Involuntary Commitment Examiner (preferred for Inpatient; required for BH Access within one year of hire), required.
- Notary Public, preferred.
- Additional Skills (required): Good working knowledge of computers. Ability to care for Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Age Specific populations.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Provides complete patient assessments, plans for therapeutic interventions and appropriate follow up care.
- Implement treatment plans, coordination of the treatment process and discharge planning.
- Uphold and demonstrate the Novant Mission, Vision and Values.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Therapist
Verify your credential equivalency early
If you trained outside the U.S., get your foreign degree evaluated by a NACES-member credential evaluator before applying. USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for therapist roles when the degree field doesn't directly match the clinical position.
Check state licensure before accepting offers
Therapist licensure is state-specific and can take three to twelve months after graduation. Confirm your target state's supervised-hours requirement is completable within your OPT or current status before your employer files the H-1B petition.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter therapist roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for clinical and mental health positions, so you're applying where H-1B sponsorship is already part of the hiring process.
Understand how the prevailing wage affects your offer
Your employer's LCA must certify your offered salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your specific therapist occupation code and work location. Run your job title and county through the OFLC Wage Search to verify your offer qualifies before signing.
Ask about cap-exempt employer eligibility
Nonprofit hospitals, university-affiliated counseling centers, and government-funded community mental health organizations may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. A cap-exempt filing bypasses the lottery entirely and can be submitted any time of year.
Align your licensure renewal with your H-1B validity dates
H-1B status for therapists is tied to continued employment in a licensed clinical role. If your state license lapses mid-petition period, your employer's ability to maintain the H-1B may be affected, so build renewal deadlines into your calendar proactively.
H-1B Visa Therapist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a therapist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, therapist positions generally qualify as specialty occupations when the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, or a directly related clinical discipline. USCIS evaluates whether the degree requirement is standard for the position in the industry. Roles with vague degree requirements or that accept any bachelor's field face higher rates of Requests for Evidence, so a precise job description matters.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for therapists?
Hospital systems, inpatient behavioral health facilities, community mental health centers, telehealth companies, and university counseling departments are the most active H-1B sponsors for therapist roles. Nonprofit and government-affiliated organizations in this space often qualify as cap-exempt employers, meaning they can file outside the annual lottery window. Browse Migrate Mate to find therapist openings filtered by employers with verified LCA filing history.
Can I work as a therapist on H-1B while completing supervised licensure hours?
Yes, but your employer's H-1B petition must describe your role in terms that match the supervised position, and you must be paid the DOL prevailing wage for that occupation level and location. Some states issue a provisional or associate license that permits supervised practice, which USCIS may accept as meeting the licensure condition. Confirm your state's provisional license category is recognized before your employer files.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect therapists applying through for-profit employers?
For-profit hospitals, private practice groups, and commercial telehealth companies are subject to the annual H-1B cap and lottery. USCIS typically opens registration in March for an October 1 start date, so your job offer and employer filing commitment must be in place before the registration window. If you aren't selected, you remain in your current status until the next lottery cycle unless your employer qualifies for a cap-exempt filing.
What occupation codes does USCIS and DOL use for therapist H-1B petitions?
DOL and USCIS classify therapists under several Standard Occupational Classification codes depending on the clinical specialty, including categories for mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, substance abuse counselors, and clinical social workers. Each code carries its own prevailing wage tier by location. Check O*NET for the job zone and degree requirements associated with your specific title, and use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the wage level your employer must certify.