TN Visa Behavioral Health Case Manager Jobs
Behavioral Health Case Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Social Worker category, making this one of the more accessible U.S. mental health positions for Canadian and Mexican professionals. You'll need a bachelor's or master's in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field, plus a qualifying job offer from a U.S. employer.
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Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a team member of our Optum Care at Home team, together in an interdisciplinary care environment, we help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services. This preventive care can help patients stay well at home. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The United Healthcare at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members in their place of residence. The DSNP program combines UHC trained clinicians providing intensive interventions customized to the needs of each individual, in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Care Team. United providers serve patients' in their own homes through annual comprehensive assessments, ongoing visits for higher risk members, care coordination during transitions from the hospital or nursing home and ongoing care management. The program's interdisciplinary care team approach provides needed care in person and through telephonic interventions in collaboration with the members Primary Care Provider and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS & PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Make patient assessments in home setting and determining appropriate levels of behavioral care needed
- Obtain information from providers on outpatient requests for treatment
- Determine if additional clinical treatment sessions are needed
- Manage behavioral health cases throughout the entire treatment plan
- Administer benefits and review treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary care team
- Assist in coordinating Medicaid/Medicare benefits and transitions between various areas of care
- Communicate with members who have complex medical needs and may have communication barriers
- Identify ways to add value to treatment plans and consulting with facility staff or outpatient care providers on those ideas
- Focus on whole person care model for psychiatric and chemical dependency patients
- Build relationships and work with a variety of populations within the community
- Ability to work with low-income populations with complex social and medical needs including adults with serious mental illness and emotional disturbances, members with substance use disorders, and members with other complex or multiple chronic conditions
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master' Degree in Social Work
- 2+ years of experience in long-term care, home health, hospice, public health or assisted living
- 1+ years of clinical or case management experience
- Experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Driver's License and access to reliable transportation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
- Experience with electronic charting
- Experience with arranging community resources
- Field based work experience
- Proven knowledge of both Medical and Behavioral Health Diagnosis and terminology
- Proven knowledge of symptom identification and intervention, associated with Behavioral Health and Substance Use disorders
- Proven knowledge of APS reporting processes
- Experience working with complex family systems and dynamics
- Proven knowledge of resources to address SDOH
- Experience in Crisis Intervention
- Demonstrated understanding of health disparities among various membership, based on their race or ethnicity; religion; socioeconomic status; sexual orientation; gender, gender identity; age; mental health; cognitive, sensory or physical disability; geographic location or other characteristics historically linked to discrimination and exclusion
- Experience working in Duals (DSNP) and/or Medicaid environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full-time employment
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Optum Home & Community Care, part of the Optum family of businesses, is creating something new in health care. We are uniting industry-leading solutions to build an integrated care model that holistically addresses an individual's physical, mental and social needs - helping patients access and navigate care anytime and anywhere. As a team member of our Optum Care at Home team, together in an interdisciplinary care environment, we help patients navigate the health care system and connect them to key support services. This preventive care can help patients stay well at home. This life-changing work adds a layer of support to improve access to care. We're connecting care to create a seamless health journey for patients across care settings. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The United Healthcare at Home program is a longitudinal, integrated care delivery program that coordinates the delivery and provision of clinical care of members in their place of residence. The DSNP program combines UHC trained clinicians providing intensive interventions customized to the needs of each individual, in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Care Team. United providers serve patients' in their own homes through annual comprehensive assessments, ongoing visits for higher risk members, care coordination during transitions from the hospital or nursing home and ongoing care management. The program's interdisciplinary care team approach provides needed care in person and through telephonic interventions in collaboration with the members Primary Care Provider and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS & PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Make patient assessments in home setting and determining appropriate levels of behavioral care needed
- Obtain information from providers on outpatient requests for treatment
- Determine if additional clinical treatment sessions are needed
- Manage behavioral health cases throughout the entire treatment plan
- Administer benefits and review treatment plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary care team
- Assist in coordinating Medicaid/Medicare benefits and transitions between various areas of care
- Communicate with members who have complex medical needs and may have communication barriers
- Identify ways to add value to treatment plans and consulting with facility staff or outpatient care providers on those ideas
- Focus on whole person care model for psychiatric and chemical dependency patients
- Build relationships and work with a variety of populations within the community
- Ability to work with low-income populations with complex social and medical needs including adults with serious mental illness and emotional disturbances, members with substance use disorders, and members with other complex or multiple chronic conditions
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master' Degree in Social Work
- 2+ years of experience in long-term care, home health, hospice, public health or assisted living
- 1+ years of clinical or case management experience
- Experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Driver's License and access to reliable transportation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven background in managing populations with complex medical or behavioral needs
- Experience with electronic charting
- Experience with arranging community resources
- Field based work experience
- Proven knowledge of both Medical and Behavioral Health Diagnosis and terminology
- Proven knowledge of symptom identification and intervention, associated with Behavioral Health and Substance Use disorders
- Proven knowledge of APS reporting processes
- Experience working with complex family systems and dynamics
- Proven knowledge of resources to address SDOH
- Experience in Crisis Intervention
- Demonstrated understanding of health disparities among various membership, based on their race or ethnicity; religion; socioeconomic status; sexual orientation; gender, gender identity; age; mental health; cognitive, sensory or physical disability; geographic location or other characteristics historically linked to discrimination and exclusion
- Experience working in Duals (DSNP) and/or Medicaid environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $60,200 to $107,400 annually based on full-time employment
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Behavioral Health Case Manager
Verify your degree meets TN requirements
TN sponsorship for Behavioral Health Case Manager roles requires a degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field. A general human services degree may not satisfy the Social Worker category without supporting documentation tying your coursework to behavioral health practice.
Target employers with existing TN infrastructure
Community mental health centers, hospital systems, and federally qualified health centers frequently hire behavioral health staff as TN visa holders. These organizations have experience with work visa sponsorship, so your offer letter and support documentation can move through their hiring process more efficiently than at employers new to visa sponsorship.
Search TN-sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by role and TN visa on Migrate Mate to find employers actively hiring Behavioral Health Case Managers with sponsorship. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to organizations that don't understand TN or won't initiate the process.
Secure state licensure before your start date
Many U.S. employers require a state clinical license or licensure eligibility as a condition of hire. As a Canadian or Mexican applicant, confirm whether your home country credentials satisfy the state's reciprocity rules before you accept an offer.
Get your offer letter to specify your USMCA category
The employer's offer letter must explicitly reference the Social Worker USMCA category and describe how your role qualifies. A vague job description listing general case management duties can cause a CBP officer to question whether the position meets the TN professional standard.
Understand the Mexican TN allocation before filing
Mexican professionals face a 5,500 annual TN cap, unlike Canadians who enter without numerical limits. If you're Mexican and applying late in the fiscal year, confirm with your employer that allocation remains available before proceeding with your consulate application.
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Does a Behavioral Health Case Manager role qualify for the TN visa?
Yes, if the position falls under the Social Worker USMCA category and you hold a relevant degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a closely related behavioral health field. The job duties must center on clinical case management rather than purely administrative coordination. Employers should document the clinical nature of the role in the offer letter to satisfy CBP review at the port of entry or consulate.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Behavioral Health Case Manager positions?
TN is almost always faster and simpler for this role. There's no lottery, no USCIS petition for Canadians entering at the border, and no annual cap to worry about if you're Canadian. H-1B requires employer sponsorship through a full USCIS petition process and subjects you to the random lottery selection each April. For behavioral health professionals with a qualifying degree and job offer, TN is the more direct path.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for TN sponsorship?
Your employer needs to prepare a detailed offer letter referencing your USMCA professional category and documentation supporting your role's classification as a Social Worker. If you're Canadian, you'll bring your degree credential and the offer letter to your CBP port of entry interview. If you're Mexican, you'll submit these same documents to a U.S. consulate as part of your TN visa application.
Where can I find Behavioral Health Case Manager jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically by TN visa and job title, so you're only seeing roles where the employer has indicated willingness to sponsor. That's more reliable than applying broadly and asking about sponsorship after the fact. Community mental health systems, substance use treatment providers, and hospital outpatient programs are the most consistent sources of TN-sponsored behavioral health case management roles.
Can Mexican behavioral health professionals face delays or denials due to the TN cap?
Yes. Mexico's 5,500 annual TN allocation can be exhausted late in the federal fiscal year, which runs October through September. If you're a Mexican national applying in July or August, confirm with your employer's immigration contact that allocation is still available before submitting your application to the U.S. consulate. Canadians are not subject to this cap and can enter year-round without numerical restriction.
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