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Mental Health Technician roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Social Worker category, giving Canadian and Mexican professionals a cap-free path into U.S. behavioral health facilities. You'll need documented clinical training and a job offer from a sponsoring employer before crossing the border or filing with USCIS.
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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 Technician
Verify your credentials meet TN classification
TN visa status for Mental Health Technicians typically falls under the Social Worker or Psychologist category depending on your training. Confirm which USMCA category your credentials satisfy before approaching employers, so your degree and licensure align with the petition.
Target behavioral health networks over solo practices
Large hospital systems, community mental health centers, and residential treatment facilities file TN sponsorship paperwork more frequently than private practices. Prioritize employers with established HR processes for international hires in psychiatric and behavioral health units.
Request a support letter detailing your specialty
Your employer's TN support letter must describe your role's specific duties, your qualifying degree field, and how the position meets specialty occupation standards. A vague letter citing only your job title is a common reason CBP requests additional documentation.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Not every behavioral health employer understands TN sponsorship requirements for Mental Health Technicians. Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with recent visa filings, so you spend time pursuing employers already experienced with sponsoring work visas.
Understand the Mexican TN allocation difference
Canadian citizens get TN status at the port of entry with no cap, but Mexican nationals must apply through a U.S. consulate and face a 5,500-per-year allocation across all TN categories. Apply early and confirm your consulate appointment timeline before accepting an offer.
Prepare for CBP questions about clinical scope
CBP officers at the port of entry may question whether a Mental Health Technician role genuinely requires professional-level credentials. Bring your diploma, transcripts, and a role-specific duty description that connects your clinical training directly to the position's responsibilities.
Mental Health Technician TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Mental Health Technician role actually qualify for TN visa status?
It depends on how the role is classified and what credentials you hold. Mental Health Technicians with a qualifying degree in social work, psychology, or counseling can qualify under the Social Worker or Psychologist USMCA category. The position's duties must require that professional-level training, and your employer's support letter needs to make that connection explicit. Roles requiring only a high school diploma or associate degree typically do not qualify.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Mental Health Technician positions?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and can be obtained at the port of entry without waiting for a USCIS petition cycle. H-1B visa registration opens once per year and selection is random. For Mental Health Technicians who meet TN's credential requirements, TN sponsorship is faster and far more predictable than H-1B. The key limitation is that TN does not allow dual intent, meaning it's not a direct path to a green card.
How can I find Mental Health Technician jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Most general job listings don't specify TN sponsorship eligibility, which makes it hard to know where to apply. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, filtering Mental Health Technician roles by employer experience with visa sponsorship so you're not guessing which employers have the expertise to support your TN application.
Can I switch Mental Health Technician employers while on TN status?
Yes, but you need a new TN authorization before starting with the new employer. Canadian citizens can obtain a new TN at the port of entry with the new employer's support letter and job offer. Mexican nationals must return to a U.S. consulate for a new visa stamp. Working for a new employer without updated TN documentation puts you out of status, so plan the transition before your last day with your current employer.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN filing?
Your employer needs to provide a signed support letter on company letterhead that describes your job title, specific clinical duties, your qualifying credential, and confirmation that the role is a full-time permanent position in the United States. They should also be prepared to document that they're a licensed U.S. entity operating in good standing.