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Child Therapist jobs on OPT are available at community mental health centers, school districts, pediatric hospitals, and private practices. Most roles require a master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology. STEM OPT extension does not apply to this field, so you have a 12-month authorization window to secure H-1B or another long-term visa sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsAt LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health. Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team! We are actively looking to hire a talented Licensed Child Therapist in our Scottsdale clinic, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.
Is this you?
- Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare
- Seeking work life balance
- Interested in growing professionally
What we offer Therapists:
- Competitive compensation package based on productivity with uncapped earning potential
- Comp range of $(76,000-$101,000)
- W2 employed position
- Flexible work schedules
- Sign-on bonus
- Cash based incentive plan
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401K with 4% match
- Part-time and full-time options
- CEUs
- Paid parental leave
- Malpractice insurance provided
Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Therapists that are:
- Fully licensed in Arizona (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
- Experienced in working with the child and adolescent population
About LifeStance Health
LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.
LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.
Our values:
Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
If you elect to interact with us via our website, please only use www.lifestance.com or www.careers.lifestance.com. Additionally, our recruiters utilize email addresses with the @lifestance.com domain. Other websites and domains are not affiliated with LifeStance Health and may represent threats to your data security.
LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994.
Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health. Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team! We are actively looking to hire a talented Licensed Child Therapist in our Scottsdale clinic, who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.
Is this you?
- Wanting to deliver high quality behavioral healthcare
- Seeking work life balance
- Interested in growing professionally
What we offer Therapists:
- Competitive compensation package based on productivity with uncapped earning potential
- Comp range of $(76,000-$101,000)
- W2 employed position
- Flexible work schedules
- Sign-on bonus
- Cash based incentive plan
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401K with 4% match
- Part-time and full-time options
- CEUs
- Paid parental leave
- Malpractice insurance provided
Licensed Therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking Licensed Therapists that are:
- Fully licensed in Arizona (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)
- Experienced in working with the child and adolescent population
About LifeStance Health
LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.
LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.
Our values:
Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
If you elect to interact with us via our website, please only use www.lifestance.com or www.careers.lifestance.com. Additionally, our recruiters utilize email addresses with the @lifestance.com domain. Other websites and domains are not affiliated with LifeStance Health and may represent threats to your data security.
LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994.
Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Child Therapist
Target employers with H-1B sponsorship history
Large hospital systems, school districts, and nonprofit mental health organizations are more likely to have sponsored therapists before. Employers with established HR processes move faster and face fewer internal approvals when extending an offer to an OPT candidate.
Get licensed as early as possible
Most Child Therapist roles require state licensure, which takes time to obtain after graduation. Starting your supervised clinical hours early and applying for your provisional license before OPT begins gives employers fewer reasons to hesitate on sponsorship discussions.
Address OPT upfront with smaller employers
Smaller private practices often assume sponsorship is too complex or costly. Come prepared with a clear one-page explanation of what OPT work authorization requires from them and what H-1B filing involves, so uncertainty does not become a silent rejection reason.
Apply to federally funded mental health programs
Community Mental Health Centers and federally qualified health centers frequently hire therapists and have dedicated HR teams experienced with visa sponsorship. Federal funding also means more stable employment, which matters when planning a multi-year sponsorship timeline.
Align your clinical specialty with high-demand areas
Child therapists specializing in trauma, autism spectrum disorders, or bilingual therapy face significantly less competition for both jobs and sponsorship. Employers filling hard-to-hire specialties have stronger business motivation to support an OPT candidate through H-1B filing.
Start sponsorship conversations during the interview process
Do not wait until an offer is extended to ask about H-1B sponsorship. Raising it during a second-round interview signals you are planning ahead and gives the employer time to confirm HR capacity before either side invests further in the process.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Child Therapist on OPT without a full license?
Yes, in most states you can work under a provisional or associate license while completing supervised clinical hours. Many Child Therapist roles explicitly accommodate pre-licensed candidates. Confirm your state's requirements with the relevant licensing board, since the supervised hours you accumulate on OPT count toward full licensure.
Does Child Therapy qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension?
No. Child Therapy and counseling fields are not on the STEM Designated Degree Program list maintained by the Department of Homeland Security. This means your OPT authorization is limited to 12 months. Planning your H-1B sponsorship timeline early is essential, since the cap-subject H-1B lottery requires filing months before your OPT expires.
What visa options exist for Child Therapists after OPT ends?
The H-1B is the most common path, since Child Therapist roles qualify as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Cap-exempt H-1B options are also available at nonprofit hospitals, universities, and certain government research entities. Some therapists also explore the O-1A for demonstrated achievement, though that standard is high in clinical fields.
Where can I find Child Therapist jobs that sponsor OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers, so every listing on the platform is filtered for sponsorship willingness. Searching for Child Therapist roles on Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have already indicated openness to OPT candidates, saving you from applying to positions that will stall on authorization questions.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect Child Therapists on OPT?
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March each year for employment starting October 1. With a 12-month OPT window, you need to graduate and start OPT in time to be eligible for that March registration. If you miss the lottery or are not selected, a cap-gap extension may bridge your status while you wait for the next cycle, provided your employer files before OPT expires.
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