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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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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.
We are hiring for:
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 as a Mental Health Specialist
Verify your credential meets TN standards
TN visa 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.
Mental 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 visa 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.