TN Visa Behavioral Health Counselor Jobs
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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Scottsdale, Arizona
Department Name:
Intensive OP Pgm-Scottsdale
Work Shift:
Varied
Job Category:
Clinical Care
$5000 Sign On Incentive Available
For more than 30 years, Banner Behavioral Health Hospital (BBHH) Scottsdale has provided a nationally recognized, behavioral health care program for children, teens and adults faced with psychiatric, behavioral health, or chemical dependency challenges. We are dedicated to providing safe, confidential and compassionate treatment with customized treatment plans to meet each patient's needs – in the least restrictive therapeutic environment. We also can help patients with co-existing psychiatric and substance abuse problems.
As a Behavioral Health Counselor LMSW LCSW LPC for Chemical Dependency IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program), you will be facilitating a chemical dependency IOP groups, completing intake assessments for IOP and providing assessments for outpatient treatment, as well as offering Intensive Outpatient Programs at our Scottsdale facility for patients with chemical dependence and/or mental health challenges. You may float to inpatient to assist Case Management Team & IOP intake clinician with BBHH inpatient hospital for group coverage. Ideal candidate has a minimum of 1 year of group experience (longer than 1 hour groups or multiple days per week of groups). Requires having experience working with chemical dependency population.
This position will be a Full Time Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm (4,10s) with rotating holidays.
Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
$5000 Sign-on Incentive for new Banner Health Counselors with 12 month commitment to Banner
For more than four decades, Banner Behavioral Health has provided 24/7 crisis intervention and therapeutic services in a medically safe, recovery-focused environment. Banner Behavioral Health has 156 licensed inpatient beds and is located in Scottsdale, AZ. Our focus is on adults and adolescents dealing with mental health and/or chemical dependency issues who voluntarily seek help. Our highly skilled and compassionate staff are dedicated to providing a therapeutic healing environment and excellent health care experience.
Position Summary
This position provides clinical assessment and psychotherapy services for defined patient population. Services are provided to patients, families and/or groups and may be in both inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings. Position provides treatment in one or more of the following areas: substance abuse, emotional and behavioral issues, eating disorders and other mental disorders as outlined in the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM).
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Provides assessment and direct psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups. Coordinates all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge, interacting with the physician and other members of the clinical treatment team to provide quality patient care. Must be independently licensed in Arizona to bill out appropriate CPT codes for independently licensed clinicians.
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Provides education and orientation for patients, families and others to assigned treatment program to aid in therapeutic process. Collaborates with the patient in the development of a written treatment plan. Includes patient and family involvement in assessment, treatment, education and discharge planning.
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Monitors patients on an ongoing basis to continually assess needs and facilitate treatment and interventions. Documents clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan, diagnostic summaries, and progress charting in a timely manner to assure comprehensive and quality patient care.
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Actively participates as member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintains effective working relationships with physicians and peers.
-
May provide clinical updates to representatives of managed care to assure coordination and reimbursement of treatments services. May conduct cognitive testing and document results.
-
Coordinates with community-based providers to assure optimal levels of care post discharge and to maximize treatment outcomes.
-
Provides critical assessments and appropriate treatment plan; Manages and provides direct care of patients in behavioral health treatment program (may be specialty area or across disciplines). Monitors, reassesses and documents treatment programs. Interacts with patients, families, groups, all levels of clinical staff in assigned program, physicians. External contacts include managed care providers, community resources, and referral agencies.
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May provide indirect supervision to associate level therapists to support the process of becoming independently licensed. This may include weekly supervision and appropriate documentation.
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May be required to review and sign off on clinical documentation, such as treatment plans and assessments from non-licensed staff within 72 business hours of completion.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires a Master's degree in counseling, behavioral health, or a related human services field, or educational requirement as mandated by state board in order to maintain licensure in field of specialty.
Behavioral Health Licensure is required in field of specialty as mandated by state board or regulatory agency. Depending on area of focus, may require a License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) as mandated by state board.
Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 2 years experience in a behavioral health setting. Requires ability to work with a diverse population along with interpersonal skills and knowledge required in treating patients in area of assigned specialty.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral or BUMG, BUMCT in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working at BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
Primary City/State:
Scottsdale, Arizona
Department Name:
Intensive OP Pgm-Scottsdale
Work Shift:
Varied
Job Category:
Clinical Care
$5000 Sign On Incentive Available
For more than 30 years, Banner Behavioral Health Hospital (BBHH) Scottsdale has provided a nationally recognized, behavioral health care program for children, teens and adults faced with psychiatric, behavioral health, or chemical dependency challenges. We are dedicated to providing safe, confidential and compassionate treatment with customized treatment plans to meet each patient's needs – in the least restrictive therapeutic environment. We also can help patients with co-existing psychiatric and substance abuse problems.
As a Behavioral Health Counselor LMSW LCSW LPC for Chemical Dependency IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program), you will be facilitating a chemical dependency IOP groups, completing intake assessments for IOP and providing assessments for outpatient treatment, as well as offering Intensive Outpatient Programs at our Scottsdale facility for patients with chemical dependence and/or mental health challenges. You may float to inpatient to assist Case Management Team & IOP intake clinician with BBHH inpatient hospital for group coverage. Ideal candidate has a minimum of 1 year of group experience (longer than 1 hour groups or multiple days per week of groups). Requires having experience working with chemical dependency population.
This position will be a Full Time Monday-Thursday 11am-9pm (4,10s) with rotating holidays.
Your pay and benefits (Total Rewards) are important components of your Journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefit plans to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
$5000 Sign-on Incentive for new Banner Health Counselors with 12 month commitment to Banner
For more than four decades, Banner Behavioral Health has provided 24/7 crisis intervention and therapeutic services in a medically safe, recovery-focused environment. Banner Behavioral Health has 156 licensed inpatient beds and is located in Scottsdale, AZ. Our focus is on adults and adolescents dealing with mental health and/or chemical dependency issues who voluntarily seek help. Our highly skilled and compassionate staff are dedicated to providing a therapeutic healing environment and excellent health care experience.
Position Summary
This position provides clinical assessment and psychotherapy services for defined patient population. Services are provided to patients, families and/or groups and may be in both inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings. Position provides treatment in one or more of the following areas: substance abuse, emotional and behavioral issues, eating disorders and other mental disorders as outlined in the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM).
CORE FUNCTIONS
-
Provides assessment and direct psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups. Coordinates all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge, interacting with the physician and other members of the clinical treatment team to provide quality patient care. Must be independently licensed in Arizona to bill out appropriate CPT codes for independently licensed clinicians.
-
Provides education and orientation for patients, families and others to assigned treatment program to aid in therapeutic process. Collaborates with the patient in the development of a written treatment plan. Includes patient and family involvement in assessment, treatment, education and discharge planning.
-
Monitors patients on an ongoing basis to continually assess needs and facilitate treatment and interventions. Documents clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan, diagnostic summaries, and progress charting in a timely manner to assure comprehensive and quality patient care.
-
Actively participates as member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintains effective working relationships with physicians and peers.
-
May provide clinical updates to representatives of managed care to assure coordination and reimbursement of treatments services. May conduct cognitive testing and document results.
-
Coordinates with community-based providers to assure optimal levels of care post discharge and to maximize treatment outcomes.
-
Provides critical assessments and appropriate treatment plan; Manages and provides direct care of patients in behavioral health treatment program (may be specialty area or across disciplines). Monitors, reassesses and documents treatment programs. Interacts with patients, families, groups, all levels of clinical staff in assigned program, physicians. External contacts include managed care providers, community resources, and referral agencies.
-
May provide indirect supervision to associate level therapists to support the process of becoming independently licensed. This may include weekly supervision and appropriate documentation.
-
May be required to review and sign off on clinical documentation, such as treatment plans and assessments from non-licensed staff within 72 business hours of completion.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires a Master's degree in counseling, behavioral health, or a related human services field, or educational requirement as mandated by state board in order to maintain licensure in field of specialty.
Behavioral Health Licensure is required in field of specialty as mandated by state board or regulatory agency. Depending on area of focus, may require a License in Clinical Social Work (LCSW) as mandated by state board.
Requires a proficiency level typically achieved with 2 years experience in a behavioral health setting. Requires ability to work with a diverse population along with interpersonal skills and knowledge required in treating patients in area of assigned specialty.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BTMC Behavioral or BUMG, BUMCT in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment. An Arizona Criminal History Affidavit must be signed upon hire. Employees working at BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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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.