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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Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors.
Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
JOB OVERVIEW
As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients.
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, in collaboration with University Health Services, is recruiting a full-time Clinical Counselor or Social Worker to join the department that will provide comprehensive clinical, consultative, emergency and psycho-educational services to the student body of the University of Cincinnati.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide direct patient care in the form of individual psychotherapy.
- Provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, consultation, treatment and related psychological services to students.
- Apply and supervise (if applicable) the application of psychological procedures and techniques in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating psychological disorders.
- Provide crisis management and case coordination with interdisciplinary clinic team members.
- Function as a member of interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Provide education and support regarding psychosocial and behavioral issues to medical school faculty, attending physicians, nursing staff, residents, interns, medical students and other trainees as requested and/or needed.
- Participate in regular staff meetings, case conference meetings, and other clinic meetings.
- Fulfill medical records, billing, HIPAA and other administrative requirements associated with patient care.
- Perform related duties based on department needs.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Clinical Counselor
Required Education Master’s Degree in Counseling.
Required Trainings/Certifications State of Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or a Professional Clinical Counselor with supervision designation (LPCC-S).
Additional Qualifications Considered Good interpersonal skills, team oriented and desire to collaborate in a multidisciplinary setting.
- OR -
Social Worker
Required Education Master’s Degree in Social Work.
Required Trainings/Certifications State of Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), or a Licensed Independent Social Worker with supervision designation (LISW-S).
Required Experience Two (2) years of supervised social work experience.
Additional Qualifications Considered Good interpersonal skills, team oriented and desire to collaborate in a multidisciplinary setting.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
- Vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
- 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
REQ: 102168
INTRODUCTION
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors.
Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
JOB OVERVIEW
As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients.
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, in collaboration with University Health Services, is recruiting a full-time Clinical Counselor or Social Worker to join the department that will provide comprehensive clinical, consultative, emergency and psycho-educational services to the student body of the University of Cincinnati.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide direct patient care in the form of individual psychotherapy.
- Provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, consultation, treatment and related psychological services to students.
- Apply and supervise (if applicable) the application of psychological procedures and techniques in evaluating, diagnosing, and treating psychological disorders.
- Provide crisis management and case coordination with interdisciplinary clinic team members.
- Function as a member of interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Provide education and support regarding psychosocial and behavioral issues to medical school faculty, attending physicians, nursing staff, residents, interns, medical students and other trainees as requested and/or needed.
- Participate in regular staff meetings, case conference meetings, and other clinic meetings.
- Fulfill medical records, billing, HIPAA and other administrative requirements associated with patient care.
- Perform related duties based on department needs.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Clinical Counselor
Required Education Master’s Degree in Counseling.
Required Trainings/Certifications State of Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) or a Professional Clinical Counselor with supervision designation (LPCC-S).
Additional Qualifications Considered Good interpersonal skills, team oriented and desire to collaborate in a multidisciplinary setting.
- OR -
Social Worker
Required Education Master’s Degree in Social Work.
Required Trainings/Certifications State of Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), or a Licensed Independent Social Worker with supervision designation (LISW-S).
Required Experience Two (2) years of supervised social work experience.
Additional Qualifications Considered Good interpersonal skills, team oriented and desire to collaborate in a multidisciplinary setting.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
- Vacation and sick time
- 11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
- 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.
REQ: 102168
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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 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.
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Find Clinical Counselor JobsClinical 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 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.
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