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Behavioral Health Counselor roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty for Canadian and Mexican professionals with a relevant master's or doctoral degree. Employers file your TN petition directly, with no lottery and no annual cap for Canadians, making this one of the more accessible U.S. work visa pathways for licensed counselors.
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Behavioral Health Licensed Counselor/Social Worker - Behavioral Health Urgent Care/Overnights
Type:
Credentialed
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!
- Provides support to individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse Issues in an office-based setting.
- Complete crisis assessment, discharge planning and care coordination with stakeholders.
- Complete risk assessments such as the Columbia Suicide Severity Scale and the Violence Risk Assessment.
- Utilize de-escalation techniques and solution focused interventions.
Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include:
Must meet the requirements of a Fully or Associate Licensed Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor.
Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job include:
- Regularly required to lift 10 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs. Must be able to pull a minimum of 10 lbs.
- Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
- Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Required to regularly stand and walk.
- Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.
- Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
- Must be able to talk and hear.
No on call responsibilities!
No case load or productivity requirement!
- Shift differential pay - 10% weeknights, 15% Saturday & Sundays.
$5,000.00 sign on bonus!
Hours for this position:
Thursday-Saturday 7:45p-8:15a
Calling all compassionate and caring licensed professionals who are looking to partner with a crisis based service provider offering mental health and substance abuse services.
RHA Behavioral Health Services is looking for dedicated Licensed Professionals to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team providing support to individuals entering the Behavioral Health Crisis Center.
In this dynamic and rewarding role, there is an emphasis on creating interventions that are strength-based and focused on promoting recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills, and linkage to the most appropriate level of care.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve then consider RHA Behavioral Health Services where we put people first!
Job Responsibilities
- Perform Case Management functions of linking and arranging for services and referrals.
- Provide support to individuals with Mental Health (MH) or Substance Abuse issues in a crisis center setting.
- Complete crisis assessment, discharge planning and care coordination with stakeholders.
- Complete risk assessments such as the Columbia Suicide Severity Scale and the Violence Risk Assessment.
- Utilize de-escalation techniques and solution focused interventions.
- Working closely with other clinical/professional staff to maintain communication and providing feedback.
- Complete all documentation accurately within the current working shift.
This position relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment with limited supervision and direction to provide quality services.
Education:
- Bachelor Degree.
- Master’s Degree or Higher & 1+ years full-time experience with population served.
- License, Provisional License, Certificate, Registration, Permit issued by governing board regulating human service profession.
Additional requirements:
- Valid driver’s license and automotive insurance required.
Benefits
RHA Behavioral Health Services offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees that are aimed at supporting your health and wellness, financial planning, work-life balance, and protection from the unexpected.
The comprehensive compensation and benefits package for full time employees includes:
- Competitive compensation program including regular performance feedback and coaching.
- Healthcare insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed and Pharmacy Insurance, Health Advocate service which assists employees find doctors, schedule appointments, estimate costs, answer medical/prescription questions, resolve medical claims issues and basically does the leg-work for employees.
- Offering free diabetic medication and supplies.
- 401(k) retirement savings program with Wells Fargo.
- Paid Time Off.
- Company sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance.
- Extensive Wellness Programs including company paid scholarships for healthy weight management and nicotine cessation, several wellness challenges and rewards through the year.
- Free Annual Health Screening and wellness coaching event.
- Discounted medical premiums for nicotine free employees.
- Free CPR, first aid and job specific training opportunities.
- Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve!
RHABH
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:
Behavioral Health Licensed Counselor/Social Worker - Behavioral Health Urgent Care/Overnights
Type:
Credentialed
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!
- Provides support to individuals with Mental Health or Substance Abuse Issues in an office-based setting.
- Complete crisis assessment, discharge planning and care coordination with stakeholders.
- Complete risk assessments such as the Columbia Suicide Severity Scale and the Violence Risk Assessment.
- Utilize de-escalation techniques and solution focused interventions.
Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include:
Must meet the requirements of a Fully or Associate Licensed Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor.
Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job include:
- Regularly required to lift 10 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs. Must be able to pull a minimum of 10 lbs.
- Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
- Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Required to regularly stand and walk.
- Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting.
- Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
- Must be able to talk and hear.
No on call responsibilities!
No case load or productivity requirement!
- Shift differential pay - 10% weeknights, 15% Saturday & Sundays.
$5,000.00 sign on bonus!
Hours for this position:
Thursday-Saturday 7:45p-8:15a
Calling all compassionate and caring licensed professionals who are looking to partner with a crisis based service provider offering mental health and substance abuse services.
RHA Behavioral Health Services is looking for dedicated Licensed Professionals to join our interdisciplinary healthcare team providing support to individuals entering the Behavioral Health Crisis Center.
In this dynamic and rewarding role, there is an emphasis on creating interventions that are strength-based and focused on promoting recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills, and linkage to the most appropriate level of care.
If you’re looking for an opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve then consider RHA Behavioral Health Services where we put people first!
Job Responsibilities
- Perform Case Management functions of linking and arranging for services and referrals.
- Provide support to individuals with Mental Health (MH) or Substance Abuse issues in a crisis center setting.
- Complete crisis assessment, discharge planning and care coordination with stakeholders.
- Complete risk assessments such as the Columbia Suicide Severity Scale and the Violence Risk Assessment.
- Utilize de-escalation techniques and solution focused interventions.
- Working closely with other clinical/professional staff to maintain communication and providing feedback.
- Complete all documentation accurately within the current working shift.
This position relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment with limited supervision and direction to provide quality services.
Education:
- Bachelor Degree.
- Master’s Degree or Higher & 1+ years full-time experience with population served.
- License, Provisional License, Certificate, Registration, Permit issued by governing board regulating human service profession.
Additional requirements:
- Valid driver’s license and automotive insurance required.
Benefits
RHA Behavioral Health Services offers a competitive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees that are aimed at supporting your health and wellness, financial planning, work-life balance, and protection from the unexpected.
The comprehensive compensation and benefits package for full time employees includes:
- Competitive compensation program including regular performance feedback and coaching.
- Healthcare insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Voluntary Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Telemed and Pharmacy Insurance, Health Advocate service which assists employees find doctors, schedule appointments, estimate costs, answer medical/prescription questions, resolve medical claims issues and basically does the leg-work for employees.
- Offering free diabetic medication and supplies.
- 401(k) retirement savings program with Wells Fargo.
- Paid Time Off.
- Company sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance.
- Extensive Wellness Programs including company paid scholarships for healthy weight management and nicotine cessation, several wellness challenges and rewards through the year.
- Free Annual Health Screening and wellness coaching event.
- Discounted medical premiums for nicotine free employees.
- Free CPR, first aid and job specific training opportunities.
- Opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people that you serve!
RHABH
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 TN Visa Sponsorship as a Behavioral Health Counselor
Verify your licensure transfers across borders
TN visa approval for Behavioral Health Counselors requires proof of a qualifying degree, but U.S. employers also expect state licensure or eligibility. Confirm your Canadian or Mexican credentials meet the specific state's LPC, LMHC, or equivalent licensing board requirements before applying.
Target employers with existing TN filing experience
Hospital systems, community mental health centers, and federally qualified health centers sponsor TN visas regularly. Focusing your search on organizations with established immigration processes reduces the risk of an employer declining to file because they're unfamiliar with TN requirements.
Get your degree equivalency documented early
Mexican professionals whose counseling degrees were earned outside the U.S. should obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before interviewing. CBP officers at the port of entry assess degree equivalency on the spot, so having documentation ready prevents delays.
Clarify the TN job description with your employer
CBP requires the employer's support letter to describe your role using language that maps clearly to the USMCA counselor category. A vague title like 'behavioral specialist' can trigger a denial; ask your HR contact to use 'Counselor' explicitly and reference your qualifying degree field.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filtering for Behavioral Health Counselor roles that include TN visa sponsorship saves significant time during your job search. Migrate Mate surfaces employers already open to TN candidates, so you're not discovering sponsorship eligibility late in the hiring process.
Understand how Mexican TN allocations affect your timeline
Mexico has a separate TN numerical limit under USMCA. If you're a Mexican national, confirm with your prospective employer that a TN slot is available for the fiscal year before you reach the offer stage, since allocation exhaustion can delay your start date.
Behavioral Health Counselor TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Behavioral Health Counselor role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, counselor is a listed occupation under the USMCA TN category. To qualify, you must hold a relevant bachelor's degree at minimum, though most U.S. employers in behavioral health require a master's degree in counseling, psychology, or social work. Your offered role must function as counseling, not case management or social services work, which are distinct occupations under TN rules.
How does the TN visa compare to the H-1B for Behavioral Health Counselor positions?
The TN visa is generally faster and more predictable for this role. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance and a lottery selection, while Canadian TN applicants can receive approval at a port of entry on the day they apply. There's no annual cap for Canadians, and TN renewals are indefinite as long as you maintain qualifying employment, unlike the H-1B's six-year base limit.
Can I search for Behavioral Health Counselor jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings specifically for TN visa sponsorship, so you can identify employers who are already set up to hire Canadian and Mexican professionals in this role. Discovering sponsorship availability early in the process prevents wasted time on applications where the employer isn't prepared to file a TN petition.
What documents does my employer need to file a TN petition for a counseling role?
Your employer must prepare a support letter that states your job title, describes your counseling duties, confirms your degree qualifies you for the role, and specifies your salary and employment period. You'll need to bring your original degree transcripts or diploma, your passport, and the support letter to the port of entry if you're Canadian, or to your consular appointment if you're Mexican.
Does my Canadian or Mexican counseling license satisfy U.S. state licensure requirements?
Not automatically. TN approval doesn't depend on holding a U.S. state license, but most behavioral health employers require it for clinical practice. Many states offer a provisional license or supervised practice track for internationally trained counselors while you complete the required supervised hours and pass the National Counselor Examination. Check the specific state licensing board requirements before accepting an offer.