TN Visa Mental Health Specialist Jobs
Mental Health Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals with a relevant degree in psychology, social work, or counseling. No lottery applies for Canadians, and employers can sponsor new hires or renewals at any time of year.
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General Purpose of Job:
Provided by staff licensed by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners or Texas State Board of Professional Counselors. Mental Health Specialists provide a wide variety of services to include individual, family, collateral and group counseling, diagnostic evaluation, health and behavioral assessments, safety planning, crisis intervention, case management support, and referral to community resources as they address the impact of illness through mental health support and treatment. The Mental Health Specialist will provide compassionate care and mental health services (teletherapy and/or face to face) to the families of patients as well as to patients. The Mental Health Specialist will also offer mental health care and support to mothers in the hospital by providing mental health evaluating, referrals, resources, and individual/family counseling.
Clinical areas of focus include depression, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, anxiety and psychosomatic disorders, child abuse and neglect, exposure to violence and trauma, family issues and conflicts, school and work failure, drug abuse and other co-occurring disorders, gender-identify issues, bereavement and more. They provide education to patients, families and hospital staff regarding health, safety, and psychosocial issues. They work in collaboration with physicians and other patient care staff and sensitize the team on the social and emotional aspects of a patient’s illness and the impact of the illness on the family.
Additionally, the Mental Health Specialist will develop and implement informational, educational, and emotionally supportive programs for families and hospital staff.
This position will require some evening and/or weekend work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Hospital Specific
- Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
- Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
- Follows The Driscoll Way customer service standards set forth by the Hospital.
- Maintains annual education requirements (Cornerstone).
Department Specific
- Maintains and follows Code of Conduct and Standards of practice set forth by Texas Licensure Boards.
- Responsible for professional supervision and continuing education to maintain state licensure.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings.
- Participates in the training (precepting) of new employees, supervision of social work students, and cross training of co-workers.
- Provides mentorship and peer support.
- Participates in the monthly and holiday call schedule.
- Travels to ambulatory clinics for education, patient assessment, and meetings as requested.
- Participates in annual performance improvement activities and the periodic review and revision of policy and procedures.
- Conducts process and debriefing support opportunities for staff concerning such issues as grief, conflict, and interaction with families.
Behavioral Health Services / Patient Care
- Provides screening, assessment, evaluation, therapeutic intervention, treatment planning, education, safety planning, and coordination of behavioral health services in the acute care, emergency room, and ambulatory settings: Administration of mental health screening tools; i.e.; Edinburgh, PHQ-9, GAD, Columbia- Suicide Severity Scale (C- SSRS), CRAFFT, SBIRT, etc. Collaborate with the Maternal Fetal Medicine and NICU High Risk clinic.
- Provides mediation and crisis intervention services for patients and families.
- Provides assessment, therapeutic support, and therapeutic treatment recommendations for long-term chronically ill patients and their families.
- Provides therapeutic end of life care that may include assessment, advocacy, grief and crisis counseling, and treatment recommendations.
- Provides professional consultation to physicians and hospital staff in regard to behavioral health concerns.
- Provides programming for the provision of individual, group, and family support / therapy with the goal of reducing maladaptive behavior and fostering effective psychological functioning.
- Provision of therapeutic interventions and treatment strategies to include but not limited to; motivational interviewing, treatment engagement, crisis intervention and intensive crisis stabilization, brief and solution focused therapy, and safety planning.
- Plans and facilitates support groups for patients, parents, and families.
- Engages in shared decision making and treatment planning.
- Participates in care team conferences, family conferences, and patient care conferences as appropriate.
- Maintains compliance with: Coordinate PHQ-9 screening assistance, and track completed screenings.
- Upon suspicion/confirmation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child, elderly, or disabled person…Notifies appropriate agency (Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services and/or Law Enforcement agency).
- Participates in research studies as directed.
Community
- Plans and conducts support groups for patients, parents, and families.
- Serves as a liaison and advocate with community programs and agencies related to health, mental health, and community supports.
- Provides presentations and in-services to school personnel, students, and the community as requested.
- Works with staff from outside agencies to ensure quality care along the continuum.
- Testifies in court regarding child abuse and/or neglect.
Education / Experience:
Required:
- Master’s degree in Behavioral Health, Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling.
Preferred:
- Two years’ experience in working in health care and or mental health / behavioral health field.
- Experience in diagnosing mental health and substance use disorders according to DSM V Diagnostic Criteria.
- Experience providing individual, group, and family counseling.
- Experience in the health care field.
- Bilingual in Spanish or experience in working with a language interpreter- a plus.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Licensure by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners - LCSW, LCSW-S, or LMSW under supervision, or Licensure by the Texas State Board of Professional Counselors - LPC or LPC-Associate.
WHERE COMPASSION MEETS INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY AND OUR EMPLOYEES ARE FAMILY.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Please review the job information below.
General Purpose of Job:
Provided by staff licensed by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners or Texas State Board of Professional Counselors. Mental Health Specialists provide a wide variety of services to include individual, family, collateral and group counseling, diagnostic evaluation, health and behavioral assessments, safety planning, crisis intervention, case management support, and referral to community resources as they address the impact of illness through mental health support and treatment. The Mental Health Specialist will provide compassionate care and mental health services (teletherapy and/or face to face) to the families of patients as well as to patients. The Mental Health Specialist will also offer mental health care and support to mothers in the hospital by providing mental health evaluating, referrals, resources, and individual/family counseling.
Clinical areas of focus include depression, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, anxiety and psychosomatic disorders, child abuse and neglect, exposure to violence and trauma, family issues and conflicts, school and work failure, drug abuse and other co-occurring disorders, gender-identify issues, bereavement and more. They provide education to patients, families and hospital staff regarding health, safety, and psychosocial issues. They work in collaboration with physicians and other patient care staff and sensitize the team on the social and emotional aspects of a patient’s illness and the impact of the illness on the family.
Additionally, the Mental Health Specialist will develop and implement informational, educational, and emotionally supportive programs for families and hospital staff.
This position will require some evening and/or weekend work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Hospital Specific
- Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
- Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
- Follows The Driscoll Way customer service standards set forth by the Hospital.
- Maintains annual education requirements (Cornerstone).
Department Specific
- Maintains and follows Code of Conduct and Standards of practice set forth by Texas Licensure Boards.
- Responsible for professional supervision and continuing education to maintain state licensure.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings.
- Participates in the training (precepting) of new employees, supervision of social work students, and cross training of co-workers.
- Provides mentorship and peer support.
- Participates in the monthly and holiday call schedule.
- Travels to ambulatory clinics for education, patient assessment, and meetings as requested.
- Participates in annual performance improvement activities and the periodic review and revision of policy and procedures.
- Conducts process and debriefing support opportunities for staff concerning such issues as grief, conflict, and interaction with families.
Behavioral Health Services / Patient Care
- Provides screening, assessment, evaluation, therapeutic intervention, treatment planning, education, safety planning, and coordination of behavioral health services in the acute care, emergency room, and ambulatory settings: Administration of mental health screening tools; i.e.; Edinburgh, PHQ-9, GAD, Columbia- Suicide Severity Scale (C- SSRS), CRAFFT, SBIRT, etc. Collaborate with the Maternal Fetal Medicine and NICU High Risk clinic.
- Provides mediation and crisis intervention services for patients and families.
- Provides assessment, therapeutic support, and therapeutic treatment recommendations for long-term chronically ill patients and their families.
- Provides therapeutic end of life care that may include assessment, advocacy, grief and crisis counseling, and treatment recommendations.
- Provides professional consultation to physicians and hospital staff in regard to behavioral health concerns.
- Provides programming for the provision of individual, group, and family support / therapy with the goal of reducing maladaptive behavior and fostering effective psychological functioning.
- Provision of therapeutic interventions and treatment strategies to include but not limited to; motivational interviewing, treatment engagement, crisis intervention and intensive crisis stabilization, brief and solution focused therapy, and safety planning.
- Plans and facilitates support groups for patients, parents, and families.
- Engages in shared decision making and treatment planning.
- Participates in care team conferences, family conferences, and patient care conferences as appropriate.
- Maintains compliance with: Coordinate PHQ-9 screening assistance, and track completed screenings.
- Upon suspicion/confirmation of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child, elderly, or disabled person…Notifies appropriate agency (Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services and/or Law Enforcement agency).
- Participates in research studies as directed.
Community
- Plans and conducts support groups for patients, parents, and families.
- Serves as a liaison and advocate with community programs and agencies related to health, mental health, and community supports.
- Provides presentations and in-services to school personnel, students, and the community as requested.
- Works with staff from outside agencies to ensure quality care along the continuum.
- Testifies in court regarding child abuse and/or neglect.
Education / Experience:
Required:
- Master’s degree in Behavioral Health, Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling.
Preferred:
- Two years’ experience in working in health care and or mental health / behavioral health field.
- Experience in diagnosing mental health and substance use disorders according to DSM V Diagnostic Criteria.
- Experience providing individual, group, and family counseling.
- Experience in the health care field.
- Bilingual in Spanish or experience in working with a language interpreter- a plus.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Licensure by the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners - LCSW, LCSW-S, or LMSW under supervision, or Licensure by the Texas State Board of Professional Counselors - LPC or LPC-Associate.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Mental Health Specialist
Verify your credential meets TN standards
TN classification for Mental Health Specialists requires a baccalaureate or licenciate degree in a relevant discipline. A social work or counseling degree qualifies, but a general psychology minor on a business degree does not. Confirm your credential category before applying.
Target employers with licensed clinical settings
Hospitals, community mental health centers, and VA-affiliated outpatient programs routinely sponsor TN professionals. These settings already handle USMCA documentation, so your onboarding paperwork follows an established process rather than requiring HR to build one from scratch.
Request a support letter before your border appointment
Canadians can get TN status approved at the port of entry, but you need a detailed employer support letter describing your role, your degree's relevance, and your anticipated start date. Without it, CBP officers cannot adjudicate on the spot.
Search for TN-ready roles using Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Mental Health Specialist positions by employers with recent visa filings, so you're not cold-applying to listings at companies unfamiliar with work visa sponsorship. Use it to focus your search on roles where sponsorship experience is already established, making your application to a TN-eligible employer more straightforward.
Address state licensure before your start date
Most U.S. states require a Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential to practice independently. Your TN status is federal, but your ability to bill and supervise clients depends on meeting state board requirements, which vary significantly by state.
Plan Mexican TN filings through USCIS ahead of time
Mexican nationals cannot use the port-of-entry TN pathway and must file Form I-129 with USCIS. Build in at least three to four months of processing time before your intended start date to avoid gaps between offer acceptance and authorized employment.
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Find Mental Health Specialist JobsMental Health Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Mental Health Specialist role qualify for a TN visa?
Yes, Mental Health Specialist is a recognized TN occupation under USMCA. You need a baccalaureate or licenciate degree in a qualifying field such as psychology, social work, or counseling, and your job duties must align with that credential. Roles that involve general administrative or case management work without a clinical component may not qualify.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Mental Health Specialists?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian professionals, and no waiting period tied to a fiscal year. H-1B selection is randomized and capped at 85,000 annually, which means many qualified applicants are never chosen. For Mental Health Specialists whose role and degree align with USMCA categories, TN is a more direct and predictable path to U.S. employment.
Where can I find Mental Health Specialist jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN-sponsored roles. It surfaces Mental Health Specialist positions at employers who have already navigated TN documentation, which reduces the back-and-forth of explaining your visa status to recruiters unfamiliar with USMCA sponsorship requirements.
Can I switch employers while on a TN visa as a Mental Health Specialist?
Yes, but your TN authorization is tied to your current employer. If you accept a new position, your new employer must either file a new I-129 petition with USCIS or, for Canadian professionals, you can seek a new TN approval at the port of entry with updated documentation before starting the new role. You cannot begin work with the new employer until authorization is in place.
Does my Canadian or Mexican professional license transfer to the United States?
No. TN status grants federal work authorization, but clinical practice rights are governed by each state's licensing board. A social worker licensed in Ontario or a psychologist registered in Mexico City must apply for the relevant state credential separately. Some states offer provisional licenses while your full application is reviewed, which can help bridge the gap.
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