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Massachusetts mental health therapist jobs with visa sponsorship are concentrated in Greater Boston, with major health systems like Mass General Brigham, Boston Medical Center, and McLean Hospital regularly hiring licensed clinicians. Community mental health centers across Worcester, Springfield, and Cambridge also sponsor international therapists, particularly those with LICSW or LMHC credentials.
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Get Access To All JobsBaystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), is seeking a Mental Health Counselor to join our Adult Psychiatric Treatment Unit (APTU), consisting of unit counselors, a psychiatrist, a physician assistant, psychiatric nurses, psychiatric social workers and master's prepared specialists, occupational and recreational therapists in Springfield, MA!
SCHEDULE:
- Multiple shifts available!
- Full-time, 36 hours/week: 12 hours shifts
- Days: 7am-7:30pm
- Rotating weekends and holidays required.
LOCATION:
- Adult Psychiatric Treatment Unit (APTU)
- Baystate Medical Center
- Springfield, MA
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participates in Multidisciplinary Team approach to patient care. Is familiar with admission and progress notes of team members to develop a better understanding of patients.
- Reports observations of patients' status to the team and provides input in the preparation and updating of the treatment plans.
- Provides a safe environment. Conducts daily sharps checks on patients upon arrival and when indicated by the Team. Intervenes appropriately during crisis situations by providing support, patient escorts and authorizes restraint and seclusion.
- Maintains safety by monitoring groups, time away and restraint and seclusion.
- Observes for potential safety hazards on the unit and reports hazards immediately to supervisors.
- Documents patient mental status, social behavior and progress towards identifying goals daily. Documents the ongoing assessment of patients by completing monitoring and rounds sheets. Documents restraints and seclusions in accordance with policies. Documents all necessary information in EMR as dictated by policy and procedure.
- Provides a therapeutic milieu. Assesses patient mental status social and symptomatic behavior and progress towards identified goals daily. Counsels patients with empathy and respect to assist them to formulate treatment goals. Refers patients' physical problems to RN for assessment and intervention.
- Collaborates with Team to initiate and implement plan of care to meet ADL needs of patients who are unable to perform these tasks themselves.
- Demonstrates effective use of the behavior management principles and Collaborative Problem Solving techniques. Develops and implements special programming. Assists co-workers in daily activities and replaces them as needed.
- Additional duties and responsibilities as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma required.
- Associates or Bachelors in related field preferred.
- 1 year of healthcare experience required.
- Physical/Psych Mgmt Training (within 60 days of hire)
- Certified Crisis Prevention (within 60 days of hire)
- CPR through American Heart Association BLS Provider (required)
THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!
- Earn more from day one with competitive pay and affordable health coverage that includes Wellness and Massage reimbursements
- Prioritize balance with a competitive PTO package that expands as you build your career with us
- Invest in your future with adoption assistance, tuition support, continuing education, and career development resources
- Build long-term financial security through a retirement plan company match and growing annual company contributions
- Support for life beyond work, including first-time home-buyer assistance and free financial coaching
- Well-being that goes beyond basics with mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
- Everyday benefits that matter with a wide range of Voluntary Benefits
- Peace of mind built in with company-paid basic life insurance
- Easy access to work with onsite parking available at select locations
We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!
Education:
High School Diploma (Required)
Certifications:
Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
Certified Crisis Prevention – Crisis Prevention Institute
Compensation
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum
$17.98 – $23.27 – $29.82
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Medical Center (BMC), is seeking a Mental Health Counselor to join our Adult Psychiatric Treatment Unit (APTU), consisting of unit counselors, a psychiatrist, a physician assistant, psychiatric nurses, psychiatric social workers and master's prepared specialists, occupational and recreational therapists in Springfield, MA!
SCHEDULE:
- Multiple shifts available!
- Full-time, 36 hours/week: 12 hours shifts
- Days: 7am-7:30pm
- Rotating weekends and holidays required.
LOCATION:
- Adult Psychiatric Treatment Unit (APTU)
- Baystate Medical Center
- Springfield, MA
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participates in Multidisciplinary Team approach to patient care. Is familiar with admission and progress notes of team members to develop a better understanding of patients.
- Reports observations of patients' status to the team and provides input in the preparation and updating of the treatment plans.
- Provides a safe environment. Conducts daily sharps checks on patients upon arrival and when indicated by the Team. Intervenes appropriately during crisis situations by providing support, patient escorts and authorizes restraint and seclusion.
- Maintains safety by monitoring groups, time away and restraint and seclusion.
- Observes for potential safety hazards on the unit and reports hazards immediately to supervisors.
- Documents patient mental status, social behavior and progress towards identifying goals daily. Documents the ongoing assessment of patients by completing monitoring and rounds sheets. Documents restraints and seclusions in accordance with policies. Documents all necessary information in EMR as dictated by policy and procedure.
- Provides a therapeutic milieu. Assesses patient mental status social and symptomatic behavior and progress towards identified goals daily. Counsels patients with empathy and respect to assist them to formulate treatment goals. Refers patients' physical problems to RN for assessment and intervention.
- Collaborates with Team to initiate and implement plan of care to meet ADL needs of patients who are unable to perform these tasks themselves.
- Demonstrates effective use of the behavior management principles and Collaborative Problem Solving techniques. Develops and implements special programming. Assists co-workers in daily activities and replaces them as needed.
- Additional duties and responsibilities as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma required.
- Associates or Bachelors in related field preferred.
- 1 year of healthcare experience required.
- Physical/Psych Mgmt Training (within 60 days of hire)
- Certified Crisis Prevention (within 60 days of hire)
- CPR through American Heart Association BLS Provider (required)
THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!
- Earn more from day one with competitive pay and affordable health coverage that includes Wellness and Massage reimbursements
- Prioritize balance with a competitive PTO package that expands as you build your career with us
- Invest in your future with adoption assistance, tuition support, continuing education, and career development resources
- Build long-term financial security through a retirement plan company match and growing annual company contributions
- Support for life beyond work, including first-time home-buyer assistance and free financial coaching
- Well-being that goes beyond basics with mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
- Everyday benefits that matter with a wide range of Voluntary Benefits
- Peace of mind built in with company-paid basic life insurance
- Easy access to work with onsite parking available at select locations
We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!
Education:
High School Diploma (Required)
Certifications:
Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
Certified Crisis Prevention – Crisis Prevention Institute
Compensation
Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.
Minimum – Midpoint – Maximum
$17.98 – $23.27 – $29.82
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Which companies sponsor visas for mental health therapists in Massachusetts?
Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston Medical Center, McLean Hospital, and Fenway Health are among the Massachusetts employers with documented histories of sponsoring mental health clinicians. Community mental health organizations such as Vinfen and Advocates Inc. also hire therapists and have supported visa sponsorship, particularly for roles in underserved communities facing persistent staffing shortages.
Which visa types are most common for mental health therapist roles in Massachusetts?
The H-1B visa is the most commonly used visa for licensed mental health therapists in Massachusetts, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology. Some employers, particularly hospitals and federally qualified health centers, also sponsor therapists through the J-1 visa Conrad 30 Waiver program, which exchanges two years of service in a shortage area for immigrant visa eligibility.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most mental health therapist sponsorship jobs?
Greater Boston, including Cambridge and Somerville, accounts for the largest share of sponsored mental health therapist positions due to its concentration of academic medical centers and behavioral health networks. Worcester and Springfield have growing demand, especially within community mental health centers serving diverse and underinsured populations. These areas also qualify as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas, which can make visa-sponsored placements through waiver programs more accessible.
How to find mental health therapist visa sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters mental health therapist roles in Massachusetts by visa sponsorship eligibility, saving you from manually screening hundreds of listings. Because sponsorship is often confirmed in the job posting details rather than the title, using a targeted platform like Migrate Mate significantly reduces search time. Filtering by state and role together helps surface community health centers, hospital systems, and outpatient practices that actively hire sponsored clinicians.
Are there any Massachusetts-specific considerations for mental health therapists seeking visa sponsorship?
Massachusetts requires independent licensure (LICSW or LMHC) for clinical practice, and employers sponsoring H-1B therapists will verify that your foreign degree and supervised hours meet state Board of Registration requirements. Many international candidates benefit from Massachusetts's active reciprocity agreements and its large pipeline of clinical trainees from programs at Boston University, UMass, and Northeastern. The state's high concentration of federally qualified health centers also creates J-1 waiver opportunities that some states simply don't have.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored mental health therapist jobs in Massachusetts?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.