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Wellness Director roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in health promotion, kinesiology, public health, or a related field. Corporate wellness programs, hospital systems, and university health centers are among the most active sponsors. No lottery applies to cap-exempt employers.
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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
Serves as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team and a core facet in the continuum of care for Behavior & Primary Healthcare Coordination (BPHC)-enrolled clients. Provides individual, supportive coaching to improve physical health status; coordinates client care with team of internal/external providers; aids clients in accessing/utilizing resources; and promotes the best outcomes for our clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides individual, supportive coaching to improve physical health status for assigned clients, such as help in scheduling appointments with doctors, coaching on communicating more effectively with doctors and following instructions on medications or other doctor recommendations.
- Coordinates client care with team of internal/external providers. Obtains Release of Information for all medical providers for coordination of care.
- Provides life skills training, care management, and structured interventions to assist consumers in gaining access to resources and the skills necessary to improve their physical health status, quality of life, and self-management of symptoms. This includes areas like health hygiene, lifestyle habits, nutrition, reducing sedentary behavior, healthcare navigation.
- Provides support across the phases of care that is responsive to the changing needs of the persons served.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
- Customer service skills.
- Time management skills.
- Analytical thinking skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level
BA/BS from a four-year college/university required.
Years of Experience
Two years of direct service experience working or volunteering in a human service organization.
Certification/Licensure
N/A
Physical Requirements
Task Percentage of Time/Frequency
Standing - 20%
Sitting - 80%
Squatting - occasional
Driving - occasional
Kneeling - occasional
Lifting - occasional
Bending - occasional
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Range:
$19.80-$23.00
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
Serves as an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team and a core facet in the continuum of care for Behavior & Primary Healthcare Coordination (BPHC)-enrolled clients. Provides individual, supportive coaching to improve physical health status; coordinates client care with team of internal/external providers; aids clients in accessing/utilizing resources; and promotes the best outcomes for our clients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides individual, supportive coaching to improve physical health status for assigned clients, such as help in scheduling appointments with doctors, coaching on communicating more effectively with doctors and following instructions on medications or other doctor recommendations.
- Coordinates client care with team of internal/external providers. Obtains Release of Information for all medical providers for coordination of care.
- Provides life skills training, care management, and structured interventions to assist consumers in gaining access to resources and the skills necessary to improve their physical health status, quality of life, and self-management of symptoms. This includes areas like health hygiene, lifestyle habits, nutrition, reducing sedentary behavior, healthcare navigation.
- Provides support across the phases of care that is responsive to the changing needs of the persons served.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
- Customer service skills.
- Time management skills.
- Analytical thinking skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level
BA/BS from a four-year college/university required.
Years of Experience
Two years of direct service experience working or volunteering in a human service organization.
Certification/Licensure
N/A
Physical Requirements
Task Percentage of Time/Frequency
Standing - 20%
Sitting - 80%
Squatting - occasional
Driving - occasional
Kneeling - occasional
Lifting - occasional
Bending - occasional
Time Type:
Full time
Pay Range:
$19.80-$23.00
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 Wellness Director
Verify your degree field aligns precisely
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to the Wellness Director role, not just health broadly. A degree in exercise science supports a corporate wellness program; a business degree alone typically won't. Cross-check your transcript against the job's stated educational requirement before applying.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit hospitals, and qualifying research institutions can sponsor you outside the annual H-1B cap and lottery. Wellness Directors at these organizations can start any time of year, not just October 1. Prioritize these employers if you need faster or more predictable sponsorship timing.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with active H-1B LCA filings for Wellness Director and related titles. This filters out organizations that list the role but have no documented sponsorship history, saving you outreach time on employers unlikely to file.
Pull prevailing wage data before negotiating
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job title. Run your target city and SOC code through OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions so you know the floor. An offer below that level legally cannot proceed to LCA filing.
Confirm the LCA job title matches your actual duties
Wellness Director covers a wide range of scopes, from fitness center oversight to enterprise well-being strategy. The Labor Condition Application must reflect what you'll actually do. A mismatch between your offer letter duties and the LCA job description is a common source of USCIS Requests for Evidence.
Document your specialized credentials before filing
Certifications like CHES, CWWPM, or WELCOA fellowship strengthen the specialty-occupation argument for this role. Gather your credential certificates, CEU transcripts, and any published programs you've designed. Your employer's attorney will need these to build the H-1B petition support letter.
H-1B Visa Wellness Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Wellness Director role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Wellness Director roles tied to enterprise health strategy, clinical wellness program design, or population health management typically meet the threshold. Roles framed primarily as fitness facility management may face more scrutiny without a strong degree-requirement argument.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Wellness Directors?
Hospital systems, university campus health departments, large self-insured corporations, and integrated health plans are the most active sponsors. Nonprofit hospitals and universities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file year-round without entering the lottery. Browse Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed LCAs for Wellness Director and adjacent titles in your target location.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline as a Wellness Director candidate?
If your target employer is a for-profit company subject to the cap, your petition must be selected in the annual lottery before USCIS can adjudicate it. Registration typically opens in March, with an October 1 start date if selected. Cap-exempt employers, including universities and qualifying nonprofits, bypass the lottery entirely and can sponsor you at any point in the year.
Can my employer use a working title different from 'Wellness Director' on the H-1B petition?
The LCA and H-1B petition must reflect the actual job duties and the SOC code that best describes the position, not necessarily the internal title. Wellness Directors are commonly filed under Health Education Specialists or Health Services Managers depending on scope. The O*NET profile for the assigned SOC code should align with what you'll genuinely be doing, or USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from one wellness employer to another?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer once they file a new H-1B petition, without waiting for approval, provided your prior petition was approved and you've been in valid H-1B status. Your new employer must file before your current status expires. The petition must cover the same or a similar occupational classification as your original approval.