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Clinical Supervisor roles on OPT typically require a master's or doctoral degree in social work, counseling, or psychology, making them a strong fit for STEM-adjacent behavioral health graduates. Most positions qualify for the 12-month standard OPT period, with STEM extension eligibility depending on your specific degree classification.
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Bonus Information: Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview:
- Department: Psych Unit - Adult Males
- Schedule: Full Time, Days 7:00am - 7:30pm (rotating weekends and holidays)
- Facility: Prime Healthcare St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital | Free parking available
- Location: 2222 W. Division St. Chicago, IL
- Compensation: $41.00 to $64.09 per hour
- Sign-on Bonus Available!
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP & OPERATIONS
Directed daily unit operations (Charge Nurse): Assign staff to patients, triage admissions, balance workloads, and lead interdisciplinary rounds.
Supported department operations (Clinical Supervisor): Schedule Management, coordinate onboarding, perform chart audits, and assist with hiring needs.
Provided frontline leadership: Manage escalations, fill staffing gaps, and ensured continuity of care and operations.
INTERVIEW PROCESS:
Fast, streamlined interview process — no long waits or multiple rounds
- One interview with quick decision-making
- Flexible interview scheduling to fit your availability
- Apply, interview, and receive an offer quickly!
Responsibilities:
The Clinical Nursing Supervisor supports administrative responsibility for the department service functions and works collaboratively with the unit Director and/or Manager. In the absence of the unit Director and/or Manager, the Clinical Supervisor may assume the administrative scope of the unit assigned. Develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current federal and/or state regulations. The Clinical Supervisor prepares, conducts and/or oversees department(s) orientation and training of personnel. Communicates with staff, physicians, and administration both written and verbally. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible and accountable for the quality of staff and functions during their shift. Assists the Department Director in the daily operations of the unit, directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel, ensuring the proper use of time, equipment and staff. Ensure the efficient functions of the department. Performs direct patient care, only as needed, within the scope of practice. Continually assess care and direct staff to make immediate changes in the plan of care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.
2. Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
3. Current Basic Life Support certificate (BLS) upon hire and maintain current.
4. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire and maintain current.
5. Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.
FACILITY / UNIT TRAINING
1. Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate preferred for Intensive Care.
2. Non-OB Facilities – NRP Required 90 days after hire and maintained.
3. Professional Certification within 2 years of hire, preferred.
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $41.00 to $64.09. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being.
Employment Status: Full Time
Shift: Days
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
BONUS AMOUNT: $10,000
Bonus Information: Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview:
- Department: Psych Unit - Adult Males
- Schedule: Full Time, Days 7:00am - 7:30pm (rotating weekends and holidays)
- Facility: Prime Healthcare St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital | Free parking available
- Location: 2222 W. Division St. Chicago, IL
- Compensation: $41.00 to $64.09 per hour
- Sign-on Bonus Available!
CLINICAL LEADERSHIP & OPERATIONS
Directed daily unit operations (Charge Nurse): Assign staff to patients, triage admissions, balance workloads, and lead interdisciplinary rounds.
Supported department operations (Clinical Supervisor): Schedule Management, coordinate onboarding, perform chart audits, and assist with hiring needs.
Provided frontline leadership: Manage escalations, fill staffing gaps, and ensured continuity of care and operations.
INTERVIEW PROCESS:
Fast, streamlined interview process — no long waits or multiple rounds
- One interview with quick decision-making
- Flexible interview scheduling to fit your availability
- Apply, interview, and receive an offer quickly!
Responsibilities:
The Clinical Nursing Supervisor supports administrative responsibility for the department service functions and works collaboratively with the unit Director and/or Manager. In the absence of the unit Director and/or Manager, the Clinical Supervisor may assume the administrative scope of the unit assigned. Develops and implements departmental plans, including performance improvement activities and compliance with current federal and/or state regulations. The Clinical Supervisor prepares, conducts and/or oversees department(s) orientation and training of personnel. Communicates with staff, physicians, and administration both written and verbally. The Clinical Supervisor is responsible and accountable for the quality of staff and functions during their shift. Assists the Department Director in the daily operations of the unit, directing, supervising, and evaluating personnel, ensuring the proper use of time, equipment and staff. Ensure the efficient functions of the department. Performs direct patient care, only as needed, within the scope of practice. Continually assess care and direct staff to make immediate changes in the plan of care.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Current and valid state Registered Nurse license.
2. Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
3. Current Basic Life Support certificate (BLS) upon hire and maintain current.
4. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) upon hire and maintain current.
5. Minimum of 2 years of clinical nursing experience, with 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role preferred.
FACILITY / UNIT TRAINING
1. Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certificate preferred for Intensive Care.
2. Non-OB Facilities – NRP Required 90 days after hire and maintained.
3. Professional Certification within 2 years of hire, preferred.
PAY TRANSPARENCY:
Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $41.00 to $64.09. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being.
Employment Status: Full Time
Shift: Days
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Clinical Supervisor
Confirm your degree aligns with the role
Clinical Supervisor positions require a direct match between your graduate degree field and the supervisory specialty. A counseling degree supports a clinical counseling supervisor role, but may not support a psychiatric rehabilitation supervisor position. Verify the fit before applying.
Target employers with existing OPT infrastructure
Hospitals, community mental health centers, and university counseling services hire international graduates regularly and understand OPT timelines. Smaller private practices often lack HR experience with work authorization, which can slow or derail your offer process significantly.
Apply early relative to your OPT start date
Clinical Supervisor roles often involve credentialing, background checks, and licensure verification before your start date. Build in at least six to eight weeks of lead time so hiring timelines don't collide with your OPT authorization window closing.
Clarify your licensure status upfront
Many Clinical Supervisor postings require a current state license such as LCSW, LPC, or LMFT. If your license is pending or requires supervised hours to complete, disclose this early so employers can assess whether your timeline works for them.
Understand H-1B sponsorship before your OPT ends
Clinical Supervisor is generally recognized as a specialty occupation, making you H-1B visa eligible. Identify employers willing to sponsor before your OPT expires and discuss the April lottery timeline so both sides can plan around the transition without gaps.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly openings
Browse Clinical Supervisor roles on Migrate Mate, which filters for employers open to sponsoring international candidates. This saves significant time compared to screening postings individually and helps you focus applications where your OPT status is already understood.
Clinical Supervisor OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Clinical Supervisor on OPT?
Yes, if your degree field directly relates to the supervisory role. A master's in social work supports a clinical social work supervisor position, for example. OPT requires that your employment be directly tied to your major area of study, so the degree-to-role match is the key eligibility factor USCIS and your DSO will assess.
Does a Clinical Supervisor role qualify for a STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree's CIP code, not the job title itself. If your graduate degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field carries a STEM-designated CIP code, you may qualify for the 24-month extension. Check with your DSO to confirm your specific program's classification before assuming STEM eligibility applies to your situation.
How do I find Clinical Supervisor jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate lists Clinical Supervisor roles from employers who are open to hiring international candidates on OPT. Filtering by visa-friendliness upfront prevents you from investing time in applications where your work authorization status will disqualify you late in the process, which is a common and avoidable frustration for OPT job seekers.
Will I need a state license to work as a Clinical Supervisor on OPT?
Almost certainly yes. Most Clinical Supervisor roles require an active state license such as an LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or equivalent. If you completed your supervised clinical hours and passed your licensure exam while studying in the U.S., you may already qualify. If your license is still pending, discuss that timing with each employer before accepting an offer.
Is Clinical Supervisor considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Generally yes. Clinical Supervisor positions typically require a master's degree or higher in a specific clinical field, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard. This means if an employer is willing to sponsor you after your OPT period, they can file an H-1B petition on your behalf. Confirm willingness to sponsor early so you're not caught off guard near your authorization end date.