TN Visa Licensed Professional Counselor Jobs
Licensed Professional Counselors qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA as professionals in the psychology-adjacent specialty occupation category. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or port of entry with no cap; Mexican citizens go through consular processing. Your employer doesn't file a petition with USCIS, which keeps timelines short.
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Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.
When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.
Position Summary
Seeking a therapist who has the knowledge, experience and strong desire to focus on treating trauma, mental health, and addiction.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat mental, emotional and behavioral disorders in a refined setting
- Assess the mental and behavioral health status of referred clients
- Formulate differential diagnosis of mild to severe mental health conditions
- Collaborate with clients to create short term and long-term treatment plans and implement those individualized plans
- Provide evidence-based interventions and skill developments to improve the client's wellness, functioning, and for the client to achieve identified goals
- Provide written document of counseling sessions, assessments, interventions and recommendations in a timely manner
- Effectively use therapeutic interventions to assist patients with accomplishing all treatment plans goals and objective and improve quality of life
- Collaborate with other clinicians as necessary regarding clients
- Demonstrate sufficient comprehension of DSM 5
- Complete all required documentation ensuring compliance with all Licking Memorial Policies and Procedures, state regulations, and Joint Commission Standards
- Maintain and update professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, staff meetings
Requirements
- Requires a Master’s degree
- Maintains updated license with continuing educational credits
- Maintain Social work/Counselor code of ethics as required by the State of Ohio
- LISW or LPCC required
- Trauma experience and certification preferred but not required
- Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in mental health counseling
- One year of experience working with adult population
- LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.
Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.
Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)
Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.
When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.
Position Summary
Seeking a therapist who has the knowledge, experience and strong desire to focus on treating trauma, mental health, and addiction.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and treat mental, emotional and behavioral disorders in a refined setting
- Assess the mental and behavioral health status of referred clients
- Formulate differential diagnosis of mild to severe mental health conditions
- Collaborate with clients to create short term and long-term treatment plans and implement those individualized plans
- Provide evidence-based interventions and skill developments to improve the client's wellness, functioning, and for the client to achieve identified goals
- Provide written document of counseling sessions, assessments, interventions and recommendations in a timely manner
- Effectively use therapeutic interventions to assist patients with accomplishing all treatment plans goals and objective and improve quality of life
- Collaborate with other clinicians as necessary regarding clients
- Demonstrate sufficient comprehension of DSM 5
- Complete all required documentation ensuring compliance with all Licking Memorial Policies and Procedures, state regulations, and Joint Commission Standards
- Maintain and update professional knowledge and proficiency through continuing education, staff meetings
Requirements
- Requires a Master’s degree
- Maintains updated license with continuing educational credits
- Maintain Social work/Counselor code of ethics as required by the State of Ohio
- LISW or LPCC required
- Trauma experience and certification preferred but not required
- Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in mental health counseling
- One year of experience working with adult population
- LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.
Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Licensed Professional Counselor
Verify your licensure transfers across state lines
TN visa status ties you to a specific employer and state. If your Canadian or Mexican counseling credentials require re-licensure in the U.S. state where you'll work, confirm the board's requirements before accepting an offer, not after.
Target employers in underserved behavioral health markets
Community mental health centers, federally qualified health centers, and rural hospital systems face persistent LPC shortages and are far more accustomed to sponsoring international counseling professionals than private group practices.
Frame your specialty occupation evidence upfront
CBP officers reviewing TN applications want proof that LPC work requires at least a master's degree in counseling or a related field. Bring your degree transcripts, state license, and a detailed employer support letter that names your clinical duties explicitly.
Search TN-ready LPC roles using Migrate Mate
Filter by TN visa sponsorship to surface Licensed Professional Counselor openings where employers already understand the filing process. Migrate Mate surfaces roles matched to your nationality and occupation category, cutting time spent on unqualified leads.
Negotiate TN renewal terms before signing your offer
TN status is granted in three-year increments with no statutory limit on renewals, but each renewal requires continued employment with the same employer. Confirm your offer letter specifies full-time, permanent employment to avoid renewal complications.
Ask employers about their support letter and supervision policies
Some states require supervised practice hours before granting full LPC licensure to internationally trained counselors. Clarify with your prospective employer whether they'll support you during the supervised practice period and understand any wage implications for supervised versus independently licensed practice under TN status.
Licensed Professional Counselor TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Licensed Professional Counselor qualify as a TN visa occupation?
Yes, but the qualification depends on how the role is classified. LPCs fall under the psychologist or social worker adjacent categories in the USMCA professional list. CBP officers look for a direct relationship between your master's or doctoral degree in counseling, psychology, or a related field and the specific clinical duties in your job offer. A vague job title without supporting documentation can result in a denial at the port of entry.
How does TN visa sponsorship for LPCs compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and no USCIS petition for Canadians applying at the border, making it far faster to activate than H-1B visa. Mexican citizens go through consular processing, which adds time but still avoids the H-1B lottery. The tradeoff is that TN is employer-specific and non-immigrant in intent, so you can't pursue a green card concurrently the way some H-1B visa holders do.
What documents does a Licensed Professional Counselor need for TN entry?
You'll need a valid Canadian or Mexican passport, your state-issued LPC license or proof of licensure eligibility, official transcripts showing a qualifying degree, and a detailed support letter from your U.S. employer. The letter must describe your job duties, confirm the role requires your degree, state your start date and compensation, and identify the employer's U.S. address and contact information. CBP reviews all of this at the port of entry for Canadians.
Can I find Licensed Professional Counselor jobs with TN sponsorship on Migrate Mate?
Yes. Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN and other work visa job searches, so you can filter for LPC roles where employers have indicated TN visa sponsorship availability. This avoids spending time applying to positions where the hiring team is unfamiliar with TN status or unwilling to provide the employer support letter CBP requires.
What happens if my U.S. state requires supervised hours before granting full LPC licensure?
Many states require 2,000 to 4,000 hours of post-graduate supervised clinical work before issuing a full LPC license. You can still enter on TN status as a counselor-in-training or associate licensed counselor in these states, provided your job offer reflects that title and your employer support letter accurately describes your supervised role. Mismatching your license level to your listed job duties is a common reason TN applications are questioned at the border.