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Mobile Engineer jobs on OPT are widely available, particularly at tech companies that routinely sponsor H-1B visas after OPT ends. Both iOS and Android roles qualify as specialty occupations under STEM OPT, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization to build your U.S. career.
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Mobile Crisis Dispatch Team Lead (East Region)
Type:
Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
Serves as the primary contact and coordinator of services supporting individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse Issues in residential, school, workplace and community settings. Supervises and directs the work of MCM dispatchers and responders to provide quality services. Assists with incoming crisis calls and helps team members to triage and dispatch responders for quality and timely response. Provides clinical support to dispatchers and responders as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Works closely with paraprofessional and clinical/professional staff to maintain communication and provide feedback, standardize procedures and expedite PCP implementation.
- Participates in a first responder on-call system available to consumers and/or his/her natural support network on a 24/7/365 basis; coordinates “first response” resources according to consumer need and the PCP.
- Provides employees with individual-specific training and training in the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the population and age to be served.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and applying corrective action to employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Completes Service Authorization Requests as needed and ensure that current service authorization is in place prior to the provision of any service.
- Provides supervision to all Mobile Crisis East dispatch employees.
- Minimizes the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms or substance dependence that interfere with the recipient’s daily living and personal development.
- Completes documentation of services including a daily full service note that includes the name of the person supported, Medicaid identification number, date of service, purpose of contact, describes the interventions, includes the time spent performing the interventions, effectiveness of the intervention, the signature and credentials of the staff providing the service.
Requirements
May be required to be a Qualified Professional as defined by the service definition requirements. Qualified Professional is defined as an individual who is:
- (a) an individual who holds a license, provisional license, certificate, registration or permit issued by the governing board regulating a human service profession, except a registered nurse who is licensed to practice in the State of North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing who also has four years of full-time accumulated experience in MH/DD/SA with the population served; the QP function may be completed by a Certified Clinical Addiction Specialist (CCAS) or Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS);
- or (b) a graduate of a college or university with a Master’s degree in a human service field and has one year of full-time post-graduate degree accumulated MH/DD/SA experience with the population served;
- or (c) a graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a human service field with two years of full-time, post-bachelor’s degree accumulated MH/DD/SA experience with the population served; or
- (d) A graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than human services with four years of full-time, post-bachelor’s degree accumulated MH/DD/SA experience with the population served. Must meet the education, experience, licensure/certification requirements specified by the service definition of the service being provided.
- General working knowledge of the human services delivery system in North Carolina.
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance.
- Employee supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred.
Pre-employment screening:
- Complete criminal background.
- Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities).
- Drug testing.
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
- Proof of employment history or references (if required).
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
- Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only).
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only).
- 401(k) retirement savings program.
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial.
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees).
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.
- Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits.
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
We are hiring for:
Mobile Crisis Dispatch Team Lead (East Region)
Type:
Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
Serves as the primary contact and coordinator of services supporting individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse Issues in residential, school, workplace and community settings. Supervises and directs the work of MCM dispatchers and responders to provide quality services. Assists with incoming crisis calls and helps team members to triage and dispatch responders for quality and timely response. Provides clinical support to dispatchers and responders as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Works closely with paraprofessional and clinical/professional staff to maintain communication and provide feedback, standardize procedures and expedite PCP implementation.
- Participates in a first responder on-call system available to consumers and/or his/her natural support network on a 24/7/365 basis; coordinates “first response” resources according to consumer need and the PCP.
- Provides employees with individual-specific training and training in the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by the population and age to be served.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and applying corrective action to employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Completes Service Authorization Requests as needed and ensure that current service authorization is in place prior to the provision of any service.
- Provides supervision to all Mobile Crisis East dispatch employees.
- Minimizes the negative effects of psychiatric symptoms or substance dependence that interfere with the recipient’s daily living and personal development.
- Completes documentation of services including a daily full service note that includes the name of the person supported, Medicaid identification number, date of service, purpose of contact, describes the interventions, includes the time spent performing the interventions, effectiveness of the intervention, the signature and credentials of the staff providing the service.
Requirements
May be required to be a Qualified Professional as defined by the service definition requirements. Qualified Professional is defined as an individual who is:
- (a) an individual who holds a license, provisional license, certificate, registration or permit issued by the governing board regulating a human service profession, except a registered nurse who is licensed to practice in the State of North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing who also has four years of full-time accumulated experience in MH/DD/SA with the population served; the QP function may be completed by a Certified Clinical Addiction Specialist (CCAS) or Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS);
- or (b) a graduate of a college or university with a Master’s degree in a human service field and has one year of full-time post-graduate degree accumulated MH/DD/SA experience with the population served;
- or (c) a graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a human service field with two years of full-time, post-bachelor’s degree accumulated MH/DD/SA experience with the population served; or
- (d) A graduate of a college or university with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than human services with four years of full-time, post-bachelor’s degree accumulated MH/DD/SA experience with the population served. Must meet the education, experience, licensure/certification requirements specified by the service definition of the service being provided.
- General working knowledge of the human services delivery system in North Carolina.
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance.
- Employee supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) preferred.
Pre-employment screening:
- Complete criminal background.
- Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities).
- Drug testing.
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
- Proof of employment history or references (if required).
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
- Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only).
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only).
- 401(k) retirement savings program.
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial.
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees).
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities.
- Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits.
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Mobile Engineer
Target companies with active H-1B histories
Companies that file H-1B petitions for engineers regularly are your strongest long-term bet. Their hiring processes already account for visa timelines, and mobile engineering roles appear consistently in USCIS disclosure data from large tech employers.
Confirm STEM OPT eligibility before applying
Mobile engineering roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in computer science, software engineering, or a related CIP-code field. Verify your degree qualifies with your DSO before counting on the full 36-month window.
Highlight platform-specific depth on your resume
Employers distinguish generalists from specialists quickly. Lead with your primary platform, whether iOS with Swift or Android with Kotlin, and include measurable outcomes like app performance improvements or reduction in crash rates to stand out.
Apply before your OPT start date, not after
Most hiring timelines run six to ten weeks from application to offer. Starting your search at least three months before your current authorization expires gives you enough runway to clear background checks and onboarding without a gap.
Address OPT timing proactively with recruiters
Bring up your OPT authorization and STEM extension eligibility early in the recruiter screen. Showing you understand your own timeline reduces friction and signals maturity, which matters when a hiring manager is weighing sponsorship commitment down the road.
Build a portfolio that demonstrates production-level work
App Store or Google Play links carry more weight than GitHub repos alone. Shipped products prove you can deliver end-to-end, which directly addresses the implicit risk concern employers have when considering candidates who will need future sponsorship.
Mobile Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Mobile Engineer roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, mobile engineering roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your underlying degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, software engineering, or information technology. Combined with your initial 12-month OPT period, that gives you up to 36 months of work authorization. Your DSO must recommend the extension in SEVIS, and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify.
Can I work as a mobile engineer as a contractor or on a 1099 during OPT?
OPT requires that your employment be directly related to your degree field, but F-1 regulations do not prohibit contract or freelance arrangements in principle. However, self-employment is heavily scrutinized. You must be able to demonstrate a structured relationship with an identifiable employer and show genuine oversight of your work. Most immigration attorneys recommend a formal W-2 employment arrangement to avoid status issues.
How do I find Mobile Engineer jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters mobile engineering roles by visa sponsorship willingness, so you are not wasting applications on companies that will not consider OPT. Searching a general job board gives you no reliable signal about which employers are actually open to candidates who need work authorization support.
Will employers sponsor an H-1B after my OPT ends if I am a mobile engineer?
Many mid-size and large technology companies do sponsor H-1B visas for mobile engineers, and the role category appears consistently in USCIS H-1B approval data. Sponsorship willingness varies by company size, budget, and immigration policy. Targeting employers with a documented history of H-1B filings for software and mobile engineering roles significantly improves your odds of a sponsored transition after OPT ends.
Does working on both iOS and Android make me more competitive on OPT?
Cross-platform experience is genuinely valued, particularly at startups and mid-market companies that want one engineer covering multiple surfaces. However, for roles at larger companies, deep specialization in one platform typically outweighs broad familiarity with both. If you are early in your OPT period, leading with your stronger platform and treating the second as a documented secondary skill is usually the more effective positioning strategy.