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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"To Heal. To Teach. To Discover." At University Hospitals, these words represent more than just our mission; they encapsulate the opportunities available to the numerous world-class doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, and support staff who choose to join UH and make a difference.
The Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor role within University Hospitals Behavioral Health offers a unique chance to become part of a dynamic, collaborative interdisciplinary team. This position adds value to patient care and significantly assists individuals with various issues.
We currently offer an opportunity for a full time, days LPCC to support patients in Cleveland.
Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:
- Free parking for regular status caregivers
- Tuition reimbursement
- Full benefits and retirement
- Support for continuing education, career growth, and professional development
What You Will Do
- Provide intake evaluations and outpatient therapy services including intake evaluations, individuals, couples, family therapy, potential for group therapy within community at University Hospitals satellite offices.
- Communicates/collaborates with the team using a multidisciplinary approach
- Understands and follow policies and procedures regarding referrals to relevant hospital services - Intensive Outpatient Program, Inpatient, Electro-convulsive Therapy
- Collaborates and consults with multidisciplinary team within the Mood Disorders Program
- Maintain patient records in accordance with UH standards
- Assist with organizational development and relationship management with relevant referral sources
- Periodically participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications
Education
- Master's Degree in clinical/community counseling (Required)
Work Experience
- Hospital/Health Agency experience (Preferred) and
- 3+ years Experience as LPCC (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills (Required proficiency)
- Familiarity with community support agency resources (Required proficiency)
- Flexible schedule (Required proficiency)
- Personal computer skills (Required proficiency)
- Theoretical and clinical knowledge regarding health care delivery (Required proficiency)
- Multi-tasks and prioritizes work (Required proficiency)
- Works autonomously (Required proficiency)
- Communicates effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the State of Ohio (Required)
Position Details/Preferred Qualifications
This outpatient LPCC will be seeing adult patients with various mood disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar, etc. Previous experience working with this patient population is strongly preferred. Must be proficient in performing diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, documentation, etc. Knowledge of Epic is a plus. Hours are 9:00am-5:00pm but has the option to work until 6:00/6:30p if there is a desire to lead a group session (i.e. long-haul Covid, disordered eating, etc.).
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Description
"To Heal. To Teach. To Discover." At University Hospitals, these words represent more than just our mission; they encapsulate the opportunities available to the numerous world-class doctors, nurses, healthcare professionals, and support staff who choose to join UH and make a difference.
The Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor role within University Hospitals Behavioral Health offers a unique chance to become part of a dynamic, collaborative interdisciplinary team. This position adds value to patient care and significantly assists individuals with various issues.
We currently offer an opportunity for a full time, days LPCC to support patients in Cleveland.
Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:
- Free parking for regular status caregivers
- Tuition reimbursement
- Full benefits and retirement
- Support for continuing education, career growth, and professional development
What You Will Do
- Provide intake evaluations and outpatient therapy services including intake evaluations, individuals, couples, family therapy, potential for group therapy within community at University Hospitals satellite offices.
- Communicates/collaborates with the team using a multidisciplinary approach
- Understands and follow policies and procedures regarding referrals to relevant hospital services - Intensive Outpatient Program, Inpatient, Electro-convulsive Therapy
- Collaborates and consults with multidisciplinary team within the Mood Disorders Program
- Maintain patient records in accordance with UH standards
- Assist with organizational development and relationship management with relevant referral sources
- Periodically participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Qualifications
Education
- Master's Degree in clinical/community counseling (Required)
Work Experience
- Hospital/Health Agency experience (Preferred) and
- 3+ years Experience as LPCC (Required)
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills (Required proficiency)
- Familiarity with community support agency resources (Required proficiency)
- Flexible schedule (Required proficiency)
- Personal computer skills (Required proficiency)
- Theoretical and clinical knowledge regarding health care delivery (Required proficiency)
- Multi-tasks and prioritizes work (Required proficiency)
- Works autonomously (Required proficiency)
- Communicates effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the State of Ohio (Required)
Position Details/Preferred Qualifications
This outpatient LPCC will be seeing adult patients with various mood disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar, etc. Previous experience working with this patient population is strongly preferred. Must be proficient in performing diagnostic assessments, treatment planning, documentation, etc. Knowledge of Epic is a plus. Hours are 9:00am-5:00pm but has the option to work until 6:00/6:30p if there is a desire to lead a group session (i.e. long-haul Covid, disordered eating, etc.).
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
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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 visa 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.