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Master Electrician jobs on OPT require valid state licensure, which most F-1 students won't hold on arrival. Most employers hire you into an electrician or electrical engineer role while you work toward licensure. STEM OPT extension applies if your degree is in electrical engineering or a related field, giving you up to three years of work authorization.
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Salary: $70,000-$75,000
The In Home Therapy Clinician will provide family and strength based clinical services to families in the home and community settings. They will provide intensive family therapy and therapeutic training and support services.
Who We Are
At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.
We’re a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.
At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.
Minimum Education Required: Master's Degree
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive, home-based behavioral health assessment inclusive of the CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths standardized assessment tool).
- Develop and coordinate treatment planning.
- Provide intensive family therapy.
- Identify community resources and develop natural supports for youth and parent/guardian/caregiver.
- Provide complete care coordination:
- Attend necessary meetings, to include, IEP meetings, hospital discharge meetings, Care Planning Team (CPT) meetings for members enrolled in ICC.
- Provide collateral contacts for case coordination (phone and face to face).
- Collaborate with care coordinator (for youth enrolled in ICC services) and/or behavioral service providers for treatment planning.
- Provide referrals and linkage to appropriate supports and services.
- Coordinate and communicate to collaterals all aftercare planning.
- Provide coaching in support of decision making in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
- Provide skills training for youth and parent/caregiver/guardian.
- Provide phone crisis response during working hours and participate in on-call coverage rotation.
- Provide member/service recipient transportation as needed in connection with service delivery.
- Conduct member outreach as needed to engage members and families.
- Participate in Risk management/safety planning.
- Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
- Attend and actively participate in supervision and staff meetings.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with CSA (Community Service Agencies as part of Mass Health’s managed care contractors) and community partners.
Qualifications
- Master’s level degree in social work, counseling or related field required.
- Experience working with children/families and adolescents in child development, childhood mental illness, or family issues preferred.
- Must complete in Home Therapy training program upon acceptance of position and prior to providing services.
- Certification to administer CANS-MA version.
- Must be proficient in use of standardized documentation procedures.
- Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with employees and providers.
- High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
- Commitment to Advocates values and mission.
- Must hold a valid drivers’ license.
- Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport members.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.
Overview:
Salary: $70,000-$75,000
The In Home Therapy Clinician will provide family and strength based clinical services to families in the home and community settings. They will provide intensive family therapy and therapeutic training and support services.
Who We Are
At Advocates, we provide comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges.
We’re a nonprofit, mission-driven organization with a person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives. Our work is rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated.
At Advocates, we value the ideas, experiences, and contributions of employees and are committed to fostering a supportive, welcoming culture where everyone can grow and thrive.
Minimum Education Required: Master's Degree
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive, home-based behavioral health assessment inclusive of the CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths standardized assessment tool).
- Develop and coordinate treatment planning.
- Provide intensive family therapy.
- Identify community resources and develop natural supports for youth and parent/guardian/caregiver.
- Provide complete care coordination:
- Attend necessary meetings, to include, IEP meetings, hospital discharge meetings, Care Planning Team (CPT) meetings for members enrolled in ICC.
- Provide collateral contacts for case coordination (phone and face to face).
- Collaborate with care coordinator (for youth enrolled in ICC services) and/or behavioral service providers for treatment planning.
- Provide referrals and linkage to appropriate supports and services.
- Coordinate and communicate to collaterals all aftercare planning.
- Provide coaching in support of decision making in both crisis and non-crisis situations.
- Provide skills training for youth and parent/caregiver/guardian.
- Provide phone crisis response during working hours and participate in on-call coverage rotation.
- Provide member/service recipient transportation as needed in connection with service delivery.
- Conduct member outreach as needed to engage members and families.
- Participate in Risk management/safety planning.
- Complete all required documentation in a timely manner.
- Attend and actively participate in supervision and staff meetings.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with CSA (Community Service Agencies as part of Mass Health’s managed care contractors) and community partners.
Qualifications
- Master’s level degree in social work, counseling or related field required.
- Experience working with children/families and adolescents in child development, childhood mental illness, or family issues preferred.
- Must complete in Home Therapy training program upon acceptance of position and prior to providing services.
- Certification to administer CANS-MA version.
- Must be proficient in use of standardized documentation procedures.
- Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with employees and providers.
- High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
- Commitment to Advocates values and mission.
- Must hold a valid drivers’ license.
- Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport members.
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Master Electrician
Clarify your licensure status upfront
Most states require a Master Electrician license before you can hold that title. Be transparent with employers about where you are in the licensing process. Many will hire you at a journeyman or engineer level while you complete the requirements.
Target employers who hire for electrical engineering roles
Companies with dedicated electrical engineering departments often sponsor OPT students into roles that overlap with master electrician work. Construction firms, utilities, and industrial manufacturers are your strongest targets. These employers understand work authorization better than small electrical contractors.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Electrical Engineering and related programs typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you three years total. Verify your degree's CIP code with your DSO before applying. This significantly increases your appeal to employers considering long-term hiring.
Track your OPT start date against licensing timelines
State Master Electrician licenses require years of documented work experience. Map out when your OPT ends relative to when you could realistically obtain licensure. This helps you prioritize employers who offer H-1B visa sponsorship before your authorization expires.
Research state-specific licensing reciprocity
Some states offer reciprocity agreements that recognize licenses from other states or countries. If you hold an equivalent qualification from your home country, this can shorten your path to U.S. licensure. Check with your target state's licensing board directly.
Ask about H-1B sponsorship early in the process
OPT has a hard end date, so raise H-1B sponsorship in later-stage interviews before accepting an offer. Employers with established immigration processes are far more likely to support you through the transition. Small contractors rarely have this infrastructure in place.
Master Electrician OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Master Electrician on OPT?
You can work in electrical roles on OPT, but holding the Master Electrician title usually requires a state license you won't have as a new graduate. Most F-1 students enter the field as apprentice electricians, journeyman electricians, or electrical engineers, then work toward licensure. Your OPT authorization covers the work experience needed to qualify for the license exam.
Does an Electrical Engineering degree qualify for STEM OPT extension?
Yes. Electrical Engineering degrees are on the STEM designated degree program list, making graduates eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension after their initial 12-month OPT period. That gives you up to three years of work authorization in total. Your university's DSO can confirm your specific CIP code and walk you through the extension application process.
What types of employers sponsor OPT students for electrician-related roles?
Large construction firms, utility companies, government contractors, and industrial manufacturers are the most likely to sponsor OPT students in electrical roles. These employers have HR teams familiar with work authorization and are more likely to support H-1B sponsorship when your OPT ends. Small residential electrical contractors rarely have immigration sponsorship infrastructure. Browse Migrate Mate to find employers actively hiring OPT students in electrical fields.
How does state licensing affect my OPT job search as an electrician?
State Master Electrician licenses require documented hours of hands-on experience, often four to eight years depending on the state, plus a written exam. Your OPT work experience counts toward those hours. Targeting employers who will document your hours formally is important if you plan to pursue licensure. Prioritizing states with shorter experience requirements or reciprocity agreements can also improve your timeline.
What happens to my work authorization if my OPT ends before I get H-1B sponsorship?
If your OPT expires without a new status in place, you lose work authorization and enter a 60-day grace period to depart or change status. This is why raising H-1B sponsorship early in the hiring process matters. Employers who file an H-1B petition before the April 1 filing deadline can cap-gap your status through September 30, keeping you authorized through the transition.