TN Visa Clinical Counselor Jobs
Clinical Counselor is a listed TN visa occupation, making it one of the more direct paths for Canadian and Mexican professionals to secure U.S. sponsorship without lottery exposure. Employers file at the port of entry for Canadians or consular post for Mexican nationals, and the role must qualify as a specialty occupation under USMCA criteria.
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Psychosocial Assessment: Performs psychosocial assessments taking into consideration family, social, and medical history. Maintains current knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses. Report suspicions of abuse and neglect to legally mandated authorities for investigations. Completes documentation with accuracy and clarity.
Resource Support: Collaboration with the health care team in the development of a treatment plan and assisting in the identification of appropriate resources to support the interventions. Collaboration with patient/family/caregivers to identify appropriate resources to support the needed interventions. Maintain fluent knowledge of internal and external resources. Provide real time accurate information to patient/family/caregiver for resources for which they are eligible. Provide condition-specific and related medical, financial, educational, and social supportive resource information. Evaluates effectiveness of clinical interventions and make changes as needed.
Psychosocial Interventions: Provide psychosocial services as identified in the patient's comprehensive plan of care. Provides supportive counseling with the goal of improving emotional coping and adherence to the treatment plan. Education of the patient/family/caregiver and members of the health care team about treatment options. Provide self-management support to high risk/complex patients/families to increase their skills and confidence to manage their chronic care conditions at home. Provide groups and programs for special populations as needed. Provide anticipatory guidance and planning to reduce or eliminate psychosocial barriers to discharge. Coordinate and facilitate family centered care team meetings. Provide crisis assessment and interventions to patients/families/caregivers with the goal of restoring equilibrium. Collaborate with referral sources and health care team members.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working for system improvement, promoting patient/family/caregiver well-being. Identify and advocate for the needs of the patient/families/caregivers within the healthcare system and community. Act as a liaison between the patient/family/caregiver within the medical team and outside agencies. Act as the mediator as needed with in the medical team on behalf of the patient/family/caregiver. Empower the patient/family/caregiver to problem-solve by exploring options of care when available and alternative plans, when necessary, to achieve desired outcomes. Facilitate communication and coordination between members of the health care team while involving the patient/family/caregiver in the decision making process in order to minimize fragmentation of services.
Collaboration: Partner with the patient, family, healthcare team in the safe transition of care to the next, most appropriate level. Educates health care professionals and or students on the psychosocial aspects of patient care and the role and function of social work. Promotes a positive work environment. Participates in professional growth opportunities. Attend divisional, team, institution meetings/conferences, and in-service programs to develop skills.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Clinical Counseling or Social Work
2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
LPCC or LISW License in the state of Ohio
May require clinical license, certification or training
LOCATION
Primary Location: Liberty LA
SCHEDULE
Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Department: Psychiatry
Employee Status: Regular
FTE: 1
Weekly Hours: 40
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Psychosocial Assessment: Performs psychosocial assessments taking into consideration family, social, and medical history. Maintains current knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses. Report suspicions of abuse and neglect to legally mandated authorities for investigations. Completes documentation with accuracy and clarity.
Resource Support: Collaboration with the health care team in the development of a treatment plan and assisting in the identification of appropriate resources to support the interventions. Collaboration with patient/family/caregivers to identify appropriate resources to support the needed interventions. Maintain fluent knowledge of internal and external resources. Provide real time accurate information to patient/family/caregiver for resources for which they are eligible. Provide condition-specific and related medical, financial, educational, and social supportive resource information. Evaluates effectiveness of clinical interventions and make changes as needed.
Psychosocial Interventions: Provide psychosocial services as identified in the patient's comprehensive plan of care. Provides supportive counseling with the goal of improving emotional coping and adherence to the treatment plan. Education of the patient/family/caregiver and members of the health care team about treatment options. Provide self-management support to high risk/complex patients/families to increase their skills and confidence to manage their chronic care conditions at home. Provide groups and programs for special populations as needed. Provide anticipatory guidance and planning to reduce or eliminate psychosocial barriers to discharge. Coordinate and facilitate family centered care team meetings. Provide crisis assessment and interventions to patients/families/caregivers with the goal of restoring equilibrium. Collaborate with referral sources and health care team members.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working for system improvement, promoting patient/family/caregiver well-being. Identify and advocate for the needs of the patient/families/caregivers within the healthcare system and community. Act as a liaison between the patient/family/caregiver within the medical team and outside agencies. Act as the mediator as needed with in the medical team on behalf of the patient/family/caregiver. Empower the patient/family/caregiver to problem-solve by exploring options of care when available and alternative plans, when necessary, to achieve desired outcomes. Facilitate communication and coordination between members of the health care team while involving the patient/family/caregiver in the decision making process in order to minimize fragmentation of services.
Collaboration: Partner with the patient, family, healthcare team in the safe transition of care to the next, most appropriate level. Educates health care professionals and or students on the psychosocial aspects of patient care and the role and function of social work. Promotes a positive work environment. Participates in professional growth opportunities. Attend divisional, team, institution meetings/conferences, and in-service programs to develop skills.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Clinical Counseling or Social Work
2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
LPCC or LISW License in the state of Ohio
May require clinical license, certification or training
LOCATION
Primary Location: Liberty LA
SCHEDULE
Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day (United States of America)
Department: Psychiatry
Employee Status: Regular
FTE: 1
Weekly Hours: 40
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Counselor
Verify your credentials meet state licensure requirements
TN visa approval for Clinical Counselor roles depends partly on your ability to obtain state licensure. Research the specific state's LPC or LCSW requirements before applying, as some states require additional supervised hours for foreign-trained applicants.
Target employers with behavioral health infrastructure
Hospital systems, community mental health centers, and federally qualified health centers are accustomed to sponsoring TN professionals. Outpatient private practices often lack HR capacity to navigate the filing, so focus your search on larger institutional employers.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsorship-ready Clinical Counselor roles
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers actively hiring Clinical Counselors under TN visa sponsorship. The platform surfaces roles by visa type, so you're not cold-applying to employers who haven't sponsored before.
Prepare a detailed support letter before your first offer
The TN support letter from your employer must describe your duties in specialty occupation terms, your qualifying degree, and the USMCA professional category. Draft a template early so the employer's HR team can adapt it accurately and quickly.
Distinguish your role from social work at the border or consulate
CBP officers sometimes conflate Clinical Counselor with Social Worker, which is a separate TN category with different credential requirements. Bring documentation showing your counseling degree and licensure track to preempt any classification dispute at entry.
Understand Mexican nationals face a separate filing process
Mexican TN applicants apply at a U.S. consulate in Mexico and receive a visa stamp rather than requesting admission at the border. Processing times vary by consulate, so schedule your appointment well before your intended start date.
Clinical Counselor TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Clinical Counselor qualify for the TN visa?
Yes. Clinical Counselor is an explicitly listed occupation under the USMCA TN category. To qualify, you need a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in counseling or a closely related field, and the job duties must align with professional counseling practice rather than general social services or case management work.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Clinical Counselor roles?
The TN visa has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, which means you can start the process as soon as you have a job offer. H-1B visa selection is random and limited to 85,000 slots per year. TN approval is typically granted at the port of entry for Canadians, making timelines far shorter than H-1B adjudication through USCIS.
What documents does a Clinical Counselor need for TN admission?
You need a valid passport, a support letter from your U.S. employer on company letterhead describing your role and TN classification, proof of your qualifying degree, and evidence of any relevant licensure. Canadian citizens present these at the port of entry. Mexican nationals also need a valid TN visa stamp obtained through a U.S. consulate in Mexico.
Where can I find Clinical Counselor jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers and surfaces Clinical Counselor roles from employers with active sponsorship history. Searching through general job boards rarely tells you whether an employer has TN experience, which creates friction late in the process when you're negotiating your start date.
Can I switch Clinical Counselor employers on a TN visa?
Yes, but you cannot begin work with the new employer under your existing TN status. You need a new TN approval tied to the new employer before your first day. Canadian citizens can get this at a port of entry, while Mexican nationals must obtain a new visa stamp at a U.S. consulate. Plan for a gap of at least several weeks when timing your transition.