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School Counselor roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA when the position requires a master's degree in counseling or a related field. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry with no cap. Mexican nationals use consular processing. Most sponsoring employers are K-12 districts, universities, and community colleges.
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Primary Location Location E
Department Psychiatry
Shift Day (United States of America)
Schedule Full time
Weekly Hours 40
FTE 1
Employee Status Regular
School-based positions are 10-month positions based on start and end dates for their specific school and have summers off unpaid. There are opportunities for hours over the summer, but summer work is not guaranteed and there are no opportunities for full-time work over the summer months. Benefits do not lapse over the summer regardless of work.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Psychosocial Assessment: Performs psychosocial assessments taking into consideration family, social, and medical history. Maintains current knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses. Report suspicions of abuse and neglect to legally mandated authorities for investigations. Completes documentation with accuracy and clarity.
Resource Support: Collaboration with the health care team in the development of a treatment plan and assisting in the identification of appropriate resources to support the interventions. Collaboration with patient/family/caregivers to identify appropriate resources to support the needed interventions. Maintain fluent knowledge of internal and external resources. Provide real time accurate information to patient/family/caregiver for resources for which they are eligible. Provide condition-specific and related medical, financial, educational, and social supportive resource information. Evaluates effectiveness of clinical interventions and make changes as needed.
Psychosocial Interventions: Provide psychosocial services as identified in the patient's comprehensive plan of care. Provides supportive counseling with the goal of improving emotional coping and adherence to the treatment plan. Education of the patient/family/caregiver and members of the health care team about treatment options. Provide self-management support to high risk/complex patients/families to increase their skills and confidence to manage their chronic care conditions at home. Provide groups and programs for special populations as needed. Provide anticipatory guidance and planning to reduce or eliminate psychosocial barriers to discharge. Coordinate and facilitate family centered care team meetings. Provide crisis assessment and interventions to patients/families/caregivers with the goal of restoring equilibrium. Collaborate with referral sources and health care team members.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working for system improvement, promoting patient/family/caregiver well-being. Identify and advocate for the needs of the patient/families/caregivers within the healthcare system and community. Act as a liaison between the patient/family/caregiver within the medical team and outside agencies. Act as the mediator as needed with in the medical team on behalf of the patient/family/caregiver. Empower the patient/family/caregiver to problem-solve by exploring options of care when available and alternative plans, when necessary, to achieve desired outcomes. Facilitate communication and coordination between members of the health care team while involving the patient/family/caregiver in the decision making process in order to minimize fragmentation of services.
Collaboration: Partner with the patient, family, healthcare team in the safe transition of care to the next, most appropriate level. Educates health care professionals and or students on the psychosocial aspects of patient care and the role and function of social work. Promotes a positive work environment. Participates in professional growth opportunities. Attend divisional, team, institution meetings/conferences, and in-service programs to develop skills.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Clinical Counseling or Social Work
2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
LPCC or LISW License in the state of Ohio
May require clinical license, certification or training
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
INTRODUCTION
Primary Location Location E
Department Psychiatry
Shift Day (United States of America)
Schedule Full time
Weekly Hours 40
FTE 1
Employee Status Regular
School-based positions are 10-month positions based on start and end dates for their specific school and have summers off unpaid. There are opportunities for hours over the summer, but summer work is not guaranteed and there are no opportunities for full-time work over the summer months. Benefits do not lapse over the summer regardless of work.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Psychosocial Assessment: Performs psychosocial assessments taking into consideration family, social, and medical history. Maintains current knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses. Report suspicions of abuse and neglect to legally mandated authorities for investigations. Completes documentation with accuracy and clarity.
Resource Support: Collaboration with the health care team in the development of a treatment plan and assisting in the identification of appropriate resources to support the interventions. Collaboration with patient/family/caregivers to identify appropriate resources to support the needed interventions. Maintain fluent knowledge of internal and external resources. Provide real time accurate information to patient/family/caregiver for resources for which they are eligible. Provide condition-specific and related medical, financial, educational, and social supportive resource information. Evaluates effectiveness of clinical interventions and make changes as needed.
Psychosocial Interventions: Provide psychosocial services as identified in the patient's comprehensive plan of care. Provides supportive counseling with the goal of improving emotional coping and adherence to the treatment plan. Education of the patient/family/caregiver and members of the health care team about treatment options. Provide self-management support to high risk/complex patients/families to increase their skills and confidence to manage their chronic care conditions at home. Provide groups and programs for special populations as needed. Provide anticipatory guidance and planning to reduce or eliminate psychosocial barriers to discharge. Coordinate and facilitate family centered care team meetings. Provide crisis assessment and interventions to patients/families/caregivers with the goal of restoring equilibrium. Collaborate with referral sources and health care team members.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working for system improvement, promoting patient/family/caregiver well-being. Identify and advocate for the needs of the patient/families/caregivers within the healthcare system and community. Act as a liaison between the patient/family/caregiver within the medical team and outside agencies. Act as the mediator as needed with in the medical team on behalf of the patient/family/caregiver. Empower the patient/family/caregiver to problem-solve by exploring options of care when available and alternative plans, when necessary, to achieve desired outcomes. Facilitate communication and coordination between members of the health care team while involving the patient/family/caregiver in the decision making process in order to minimize fragmentation of services.
Collaboration: Partner with the patient, family, healthcare team in the safe transition of care to the next, most appropriate level. Educates health care professionals and or students on the psychosocial aspects of patient care and the role and function of social work. Promotes a positive work environment. Participates in professional growth opportunities. Attend divisional, team, institution meetings/conferences, and in-service programs to develop skills.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in Clinical Counseling or Social Work
2+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
LPCC or LISW License in the state of Ohio
May require clinical license, certification or training
About us
At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.
Cincinnati Children's is:
- Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
- Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
- Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
- One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
- Consistently certified as great place to work
- A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
- Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a School Counselor
Verify your degree meets TN requirements
TN visa classification for School Counselors requires a master's degree in counseling, psychology, or a closely related field. A bachelor's degree alone won't qualify, even with years of experience. Check that your credential evaluation reflects this level before applying.
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
Canadian and Mexican degrees must be assessed by a NACES-member evaluation service to confirm U.S. equivalency at the master's level. Some school districts require this document before extending a formal offer, so complete it early in your search.
Target public school districts with HR compliance teams
Large K-12 districts and state university systems have in-house HR staff experienced with TN filings. Smaller private schools often lack this infrastructure and may hesitate on sponsorship without guidance, so prioritize employers with established international hiring processes.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-sponsoring employers
Searching broadly wastes time on employers unfamiliar with TN sponsorship for counseling roles. Migrate Mate filters School Counselor openings by TN visa eligibility, connecting you directly with districts and institutions that have sponsored this category before.
Confirm your state license transfers before the offer
Most states require a separate school counselor license issued by the state's education board, and many don't have reciprocity agreements with Canadian provinces. Start the licensure application in your target state before your employer submits the TN filing.
Prepare a clear job duty letter for CBP or consular review
Your employer's support letter must explicitly tie the School Counselor duties to the TN specialty occupation definition. Vague descriptions referencing only student support or administrative tasks without mentioning the required degree field are a common reason CBP officers ask follow-up questions.
School Counselor TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the School Counselor role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, School Counselor is a recognized TN visa occupation under USMCA. The position must require a master's degree in counseling, psychology, or a related discipline. Roles framed around general student support or social work without a degree requirement tied to counseling may not meet the specialty occupation threshold that USCIS and CBP apply.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for School Counselor roles?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so eligible candidates can receive approval at a port of entry on the day of travel. H-1B visa requires entering a random lottery each spring with selection odds well below 50 percent. For counseling roles in education, TN is far more accessible and predictable for both the employer and the candidate.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your sponsoring employer must provide a signed support letter on company letterhead that confirms your job title, the master's degree requirement, your duties, and the TN specialty occupation being claimed. Canadian citizens present this letter directly at a port of entry. Mexican nationals submit it as part of a consular visa application package at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Where can I find School Counselor jobs that already support TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the recommended starting point. The platform lists School Counselor roles specifically filtered for TN visa eligibility, so you're applying to employers who have already indicated willingness to sponsor rather than spending time on cold outreach to districts unfamiliar with the TN process.
Does a Canadian school counselor license satisfy U.S. state licensure requirements?
No. U.S. states issue their own school counselor licenses through each state's Department of Education, and provincial Canadian credentials are not automatically recognized. Most states require a U.S.-based internship component or a state-specific exam. You'll need to apply for licensure in your target state separately, and this process can take several months to complete.