J-1 Visa Clinical Counselor Jobs
Clinical Counselor roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, typically under the Trainee or Specialist program category. A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the counseling practice, hospital, or community mental health center serves as your host employer.
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The Respiratory Therapy Intern works in assigned clinics/facilities, under the supervision of licensed respiratory therapists, to gain practical experience in the field. The incumbent leverages acquired knowledge to further the department's goal of effectively meeting the medical needs of patients and customers.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
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Interacts with customers, answers their questions, performs consultations, and provides instructions.
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Trains on how to incorporate respiratory therapy techniques and practices related to lung conditions and recovery.
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Ensures compliance and follows all policies, procedures and regulations.
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Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
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Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Experience:
No previous experience required
Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Part time
Employee Type:
Temporary
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Respiratory Therapy Intern works in assigned clinics/facilities, under the supervision of licensed respiratory therapists, to gain practical experience in the field. The incumbent leverages acquired knowledge to further the department's goal of effectively meeting the medical needs of patients and customers.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
-
Interacts with customers, answers their questions, performs consultations, and provides instructions.
-
Trains on how to incorporate respiratory therapy techniques and practices related to lung conditions and recovery.
-
Ensures compliance and follows all policies, procedures and regulations.
-
Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
-
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Experience:
No previous experience required
Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Part time
Employee Type:
Temporary
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Counselor
Verify your credentials transfer to U.S. licensure
State licensing boards for counselors often require CACREP-accredited training or equivalent foreign credentials. Get your degree evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluation service before applying, so host employers see a clear path to supervised practice.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist category early
Trainee status fits professionals within five years of their degree or last full-time employment in counseling. Specialist status suits established practitioners with a distinctive skill set. Your category determines DS-2019 duration limits and training plan requirements, so confirm eligibility before contacting hosts.
Target host employers with supervision infrastructure
Community mental health centers, university counseling centers, and VA-affiliated outpatient clinics routinely supervise unlicensed clinicians, making them better positioned to host J-1 visa Trainees than private solo practices, which often lack the compliance infrastructure a designated sponsor requires.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned counseling roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Counselor openings at organizations already familiar with exchange visitor hosting. Targeting employers with a documented history of J-1 placements shortens the sponsor coordination process and reduces the risk of a host withdrawing after an offer is extended.
Request a detailed training plan before the offer stage
Designated sponsors require a structured Training and Evaluation Objectives form before issuing a DS-2019. Ask the host employer whether they've completed this document with previous J-1 trainees. Employers unfamiliar with it will need your help drafting measurable clinical learning objectives.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Counseling roles funded by a government agency or in a field designated as shortage-area may trigger the two-year home-country residency requirement under INA section 212(e). Confirm with your designated sponsor whether your specific placement activates this obligation before accepting an offer.
Clinical Counselor J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Clinical Counselor positions?
Most Clinical Counselor placements fall under the Trainee category if you're within five years of graduation or last relevant employment, or the Specialist category if you're an experienced practitioner with a specialized counseling background. The Trainee program allows up to 18 months, extendable to 24 in some cases. Your designated sponsor determines which category fits your profile based on your CV and the host employer's training plan.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Clinical Counselor role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not the counseling employer. The employer is the host. The designated sponsor reviews your training plan, issues the DS-2019, and monitors compliance throughout your program. Conflating the host employer with the visa sponsor is one of the most common misunderstandings in the J-1 process.
How do I find Clinical Counselor host employers open to J-1 placements?
Migrate Mate lets you search Clinical Counselor openings and filter for employers with demonstrated exchange visitor hosting experience. Community mental health centers, federally qualified health centers, and university counseling services are the host types most likely to have an existing relationship with a designated sponsor, which significantly speeds up DS-2019 issuance once you have an offer.
Does a J-1 Clinical Counselor placement trigger the two-year home residency requirement?
It can. The two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA section 212(e) applies if your program is government-funded, if counseling is on the exchange visitor skills list for your home country, or if you received government financing. You must complete two years in your home country before adjusting to most other U.S. visa statuses unless you obtain a waiver through a U.S. federal or state agency.
Can a host employer hire a J-1 Clinical Counselor without a clinical license?
Yes, in most states, but only under direct supervision. J-1 Trainee and Specialist placements are structured as supervised training programs, not independent practice. Your training plan must specify the licensed supervisor, the clinical competencies being developed, and the evaluation schedule. Some states have specific supervision hour requirements that your host must agree to fulfill before a designated sponsor will issue the DS-2019.