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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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Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Provides therapeutic interventions to promote personal growth and resiliency in the form of emotional, cognitive, behavioral and/or psychological changes in clients with a primary behavioral health diagnosis. Performs continuing assessment of the client’s needs and functioning, maintenance of appropriate documentation and development, and implementation of personal growth plans consistent with the client’s therapeutic needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitates therapy sessions for a client or group of clients.
- Assists the care team in the development of treatment plans and modifies plans over time in response to client progress.
- Conducts intake for recipient entering services, including explaining services, gathering information needed on intake materials, ensuring service recipient understands all forms, assuring signature on appropriate contracts and consents, and submitting materials for processing, as assigned. Conduct assessment and write assessment summaries, as assigned.
- Assists client with making linkages with internal and external resources as outlined in treatment plan and in coordination with Integrated Healthcare Services. Maintains appropriate contact with referral sources including providing information on client progress, behavior, and needs (with appropriate releases), and maintaining ongoing consultation when appropriate.
- Assists client in making discharge plans and provide follow up services as assigned.
- Provides ongoing clinical supervision of practicum and internship students, and staff, as qualified and assigned.
- Monitors urinalysis, breathalyzer, and other testing as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
- Knowledge of community geographical awareness and of community and agency resources.
- Skill in customer service techniques.
- Skill in problem-solving.
- Skill in consultation and networking.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree required.
2 years of post-licensure experience preferred.
LISW, LCSW, LMHC, LPC, or LPCC required.
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Range:
$53,250.00-$74,600.00
Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.
Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.
Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.
INTRODUCTION
Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Provides therapeutic interventions to promote personal growth and resiliency in the form of emotional, cognitive, behavioral and/or psychological changes in clients with a primary behavioral health diagnosis. Performs continuing assessment of the client’s needs and functioning, maintenance of appropriate documentation and development, and implementation of personal growth plans consistent with the client’s therapeutic needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Facilitates therapy sessions for a client or group of clients.
- Assists the care team in the development of treatment plans and modifies plans over time in response to client progress.
- Conducts intake for recipient entering services, including explaining services, gathering information needed on intake materials, ensuring service recipient understands all forms, assuring signature on appropriate contracts and consents, and submitting materials for processing, as assigned. Conduct assessment and write assessment summaries, as assigned.
- Assists client with making linkages with internal and external resources as outlined in treatment plan and in coordination with Integrated Healthcare Services. Maintains appropriate contact with referral sources including providing information on client progress, behavior, and needs (with appropriate releases), and maintaining ongoing consultation when appropriate.
- Assists client in making discharge plans and provide follow up services as assigned.
- Provides ongoing clinical supervision of practicum and internship students, and staff, as qualified and assigned.
- Monitors urinalysis, breathalyzer, and other testing as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
- Knowledge of community geographical awareness and of community and agency resources.
- Skill in customer service techniques.
- Skill in problem-solving.
- Skill in consultation and networking.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree required.
2 years of post-licensure experience preferred.
LISW, LCSW, LMHC, LPC, or LPCC required.
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Range:
$53,250.00-$74,600.00
Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
- Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 403b retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and ten paid holidays
- AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Resource Groups
- Continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program
Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.
Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.
Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.
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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.