H-1B1 Chile Visa Counselor Jobs
H-1B1 Chile visa sponsorship for Counselor roles gives Chilean nationals a direct path to U.S. mental health and social services positions without lottery risk. The 1,400-visa annual cap rarely fills, and consulate processing means faster timelines than standard H-1B visa routes for qualifying specialty occupation roles.
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Through a professional, private office setting and/or teletherapy, these seasoned professionals provide the highest quality of consultation to ecclesiastical leaders, direct counseling services, community resource development and referral, and support to other staff.
Time in each responsibility will vary dependent upon location.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
50-70% Exceptional Client Services Provider – seasoned professional providing the highest quality, direct clinical care including skills/treatment groups; demonstrates professionalism with great attention to quality and timely notes, consultations, and terminations; fully committed to data security, privacy practices, and organization priorities.
20-30% Team Builder and Contributor – engaged member of the office team who maintains a supportive relationship with all office staff; fully participates in agency council meetings; actively seeks to learn from others; timely response to agency, region, and headquarter needs and expectations; may be assigned to supervise others working on licensure.
10-15% Trusted Collaborator – expert relationship builder, consultant, and collaborator with both ecclesiastical leaders and community resources; committed to strategically develop and fulfill whole service plan.
Up to 5% Professional Development – possesses a powerful intellectual curiosity that fuels a drive for advancing professional development with current modalities that align with organizational values.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Master’s degree in social work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling Psychology or related degree that leads to clinical licensure.
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years post masters' professional experience including two (2) years post independent licensure. One year of post independent licensure may be replaced by NOJOS and DOC Credentialing for Sensitive Cases Team.
Demonstrated Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced clinical skills and receptiveness to feedback
- Skilled at facilitating skills/treatment groups
- Ability to provide clinical supervision of other team members, including those pursuing clinical licensure
- Professionalism with great attention to quality and timely notes, consultation, and terminations
- Refined consultation skills
- Fulfill assignments from agency and regional managers. Examples may include - serve as regional specialist, participate in regional trainings, participate on headquarters committees, etc.
Licensing:
- Hold and maintain current independent clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or similar clinical licensure).
- May require state licensure for multiple states depending on service area.
- Licensure requirements for International Areas will vary by country.
Role Complexities:
- Regular interactions/consultations include Bishops, Stake Presidents, Mission Presidents, General Authorities.
- Focus is on therapy with little to no case management.
- Administration of support programs such as Addiction Recovery.
Note: In North America reports to an Agency or Region Manager; In other Area reports to Area Region Manager.
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings—giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
INTRODUCTION
Through a professional, private office setting and/or teletherapy, these seasoned professionals provide the highest quality of consultation to ecclesiastical leaders, direct counseling services, community resource development and referral, and support to other staff.
Time in each responsibility will vary dependent upon location.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
50-70% Exceptional Client Services Provider – seasoned professional providing the highest quality, direct clinical care including skills/treatment groups; demonstrates professionalism with great attention to quality and timely notes, consultations, and terminations; fully committed to data security, privacy practices, and organization priorities.
20-30% Team Builder and Contributor – engaged member of the office team who maintains a supportive relationship with all office staff; fully participates in agency council meetings; actively seeks to learn from others; timely response to agency, region, and headquarter needs and expectations; may be assigned to supervise others working on licensure.
10-15% Trusted Collaborator – expert relationship builder, consultant, and collaborator with both ecclesiastical leaders and community resources; committed to strategically develop and fulfill whole service plan.
Up to 5% Professional Development – possesses a powerful intellectual curiosity that fuels a drive for advancing professional development with current modalities that align with organizational values.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Master’s degree in social work, Marriage and Family Therapy, Counseling Psychology or related degree that leads to clinical licensure.
Experience: Minimum of five (5) years post masters' professional experience including two (2) years post independent licensure. One year of post independent licensure may be replaced by NOJOS and DOC Credentialing for Sensitive Cases Team.
Demonstrated Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced clinical skills and receptiveness to feedback
- Skilled at facilitating skills/treatment groups
- Ability to provide clinical supervision of other team members, including those pursuing clinical licensure
- Professionalism with great attention to quality and timely notes, consultation, and terminations
- Refined consultation skills
- Fulfill assignments from agency and regional managers. Examples may include - serve as regional specialist, participate in regional trainings, participate on headquarters committees, etc.
Licensing:
- Hold and maintain current independent clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, or similar clinical licensure).
- May require state licensure for multiple states depending on service area.
- Licensure requirements for International Areas will vary by country.
Role Complexities:
- Regular interactions/consultations include Bishops, Stake Presidents, Mission Presidents, General Authorities.
- Focus is on therapy with little to no case management.
- Administration of support programs such as Addiction Recovery.
Note: In North America reports to an Agency or Region Manager; In other Area reports to Area Region Manager.
Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings—giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.
Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Counselor
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation
Counselor roles must require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, like counseling, psychology, or social work. A general human services degree paired with unrelated coursework can trigger an H-1B1 visa denial, so confirm your degree aligns with the specific role before applying.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Counselor openings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for H-1B1 Chile roles. Employers already familiar with the LCA process move faster and are less likely to withdraw an offer once they see your visa status.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Counselor roles in your target city before any offer discussion. Your H-1B1 LCA must certify wages at or above that level, so knowing the floor prevents employers from filing a non-compliant LCA later.
Get your credentials evaluated before outreach
Chilean university degrees in counseling or psychology require a foreign credential evaluation before U.S. employers can confirm specialty occupation eligibility. Have your transcripts evaluated by a NACES-member organization so you can attach the report when employers request documentation during the offer stage.
Prepare for consulate processing, not USCIS adjudication
Unlike H-1B, your H-1B1 Chile petition goes to a U.S. consulate in Chile, not USCIS. Your employer files the LCA with DOL, but you handle the visa application directly at the consulate, so confirm your employer understands this split responsibility before the offer is signed.
Address licensure gaps with your employer early
Many Counselor positions in the U.S. require state licensure, which Chilean applicants typically cannot obtain before arriving. Negotiate a supervision plan or provisional license pathway with your employer upfront so the LCA job description accurately reflects your starting role and avoids a specialty occupation challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Counselor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B1 Chile?
Yes, if the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in counseling, psychology, social work, or a directly related field. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree or treat the degree as preferred rather than required can fail the specialty occupation test. The job description and your employer's actual hiring standards both factor into the determination.
How does the H-1B1 Chile visa compare to H-1B for Counselor positions?
The H-1B1 Chile visa has no lottery and an annual cap of 1,400 that rarely fills, so Chilean Counselors can apply at the consulate without waiting for a random selection. H-1B requires USCIS approval and is subject to an oversubscribed lottery. The H-1B1 also has a shorter maximum initial validity, but renewals are straightforward for maintained employment.
How do I find employers who will sponsor an H-1B1 Chile visa for a Counselor role?
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B1 Chile LCA filing history for Counselor and related behavioral health roles. Employers who have sponsored the visa before understand the LCA and consulate process, which reduces the risk of an offer falling through due to unfamiliarity with Chilean national visa requirements.
Can I start working in the U.S. as a Counselor before obtaining full state licensure?
Most states allow supervised practice under a provisional or associate license while you accumulate the post-degree hours required for full licensure. Your employer's LCA must accurately describe the supervised role, and your job duties must genuinely require your degree. Confirm the supervision arrangement is documented before your consulate appointment so the visa reflects your actual position.
What happens to my H-1B1 Chile status if my Counselor employer terminates me?
Your H-1B1 Chile status is tied to your specific employer and LCA. If the employment ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. A new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new consulate appointment before starting work for them.
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