TN Visa Mental Health Jobs
Mental Health professionals, including psychologists and counselors, qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA when the role requires a relevant graduate-level degree. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry or by mail; Mexican citizens require a U.S. consulate appointment. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians.
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Social Worker/Overnight
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 (MH) or Substance Abuse Issues in a Behavioral Health Urgent Care 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.
This position relies on knowledge, experience, and judgment with limited supervision and direction to provide quality services.
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 working 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!
Shift differential pay
No case load or productivity requirement!
$5,000.00 sign on bonus!
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 Urgent Care.
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.
- All other duties as assigned.
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!
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 in Mental Health
Verify your credential matches the TN category
TN visa status for Mental Health roles requires a degree in psychology, counseling, or a closely related field. A general social work degree may not satisfy CBP's specialty occupation standard for your specific job title, so confirm the match before applying.
Target employers with active state licensure support
Many mental health positions require state licensure before you can practice independently. Prioritize employers who explicitly sponsor licensure applications alongside your TN filing, since an unlicensed offer letter weakens your petition at the border.
Search TN-sponsored mental health roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Mental Health jobs by TN visa sponsorship so you avoid roles where the employer hasn't yet navigated the process. Start there to build your shortlist before reaching out to hiring managers directly.
Request a TN support letter before your border appointment
CBP adjudicates TN petitions at the port of entry for Canadians. Your employer's support letter must specify your job title, duties, and the USMCA category your role falls under. Vague letters are the leading cause of same-day refusals.
Understand Mexican nationals face a separate consular process
Unlike Canadians, Mexican citizens must schedule a visa interview at a U.S. consulate and cannot self-petition at the border. Book your appointment well in advance, since consulate wait times vary significantly by location and season.
Carry documentation of supervised clinical hours
CBP officers reviewing Mental Health TN applications often ask for evidence of post-degree supervised practice. Bring a letter from a licensed supervisor or your state licensing board confirming completed clinical hours to support the specialty occupation determination.
Mental Health TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Mental Health professionals qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Psychologists holding a doctoral degree qualify under the TN psychologist category. Licensed counselors and therapists may qualify under related categories depending on their degree level and job duties. CBP makes the final determination at the time of application, so your employer's support letter must clearly map your credentials to the correct USMCA professional category.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Mental Health roles?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, which means you can apply any time of year and receive a decision the same day at the port of entry. H-1B visa requires surviving a random lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate. The trade-off is that TN is nonimmigrant by design and cannot be used as a direct pathway to a green card the way H-1B can.
Where can I find Mental Health jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals navigating TN visa sponsorship. You can filter Mental Health roles by TN eligibility, which removes the guesswork of contacting employers who have no experience with the process. Most general job boards don't filter by visa category, so you end up spending time on roles that won't move forward.
Can I switch employers while on a TN visa in a Mental Health role?
Yes, but your new employer must file a new TN petition before you begin work. TN status is employer-specific, so you cannot carry it from one organization to another. Canadians can process the new TN at a port of entry; Mexican nationals must return to a U.S. consulate. There is no formal transfer process, and working for the new employer before approval is a status violation.
Does state licensure affect my TN visa eligibility as a Mental Health professional?
State licensure is separate from TN eligibility, but it affects what roles you can actually perform once you arrive. CBP approves TN based on your degree and the job offer, not your license status. Some employers will only extend offers to applicants who are already licensed or license-eligible in their state, so confirming your credentials qualify for reciprocal licensure in the target state is a practical step before you apply.