Mental Health Therapist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan
Michigan mental health therapist jobs with visa sponsorship are concentrated in health systems like Henry Ford Health, Beaumont Health, and Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, with strong hiring across Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Ann Arbor. Community mental health authorities, federally qualified health centers, and hospital-affiliated outpatient clinics are among the most active sponsors in the state.
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Mental Health Technician - FT Nights - 36 hrs/week - 7: 00 PM - 7:30 AM - every other weekend
HAVENWYCK HOSPITAL (a UHS facility)
Havenwyck Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited and licensed psychiatric hospital, overlooking Lake Galloway in Auburn Hills, Michigan. We specialize in providing comprehensive, compassionate behavioral health services to children, adolescents, and adults. It is the ultimate goal of our dedicated staff to build strength, confidence, and knowledge within each patient, in hopes that they may continue learning and understanding their needs and practicing self-care for the rest of their lives.
Position Summary:
The Mental Health Technician performs routine patient care duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse. This includes assisting with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers; monitoring patients to identify verbal and non-verbal cues for potential aggressive behaviors and using the necessary intervention to de-escalate the patient appropriately. Reports alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the differences between illusions, delusions, and hallucinations. Monitors safety issues regarding these patients and takes action, when indicated, to prevent patient harm. Communicates these issues to the Registered Nurse. Will also assist patients with activities of daily living and encourage independent behavior with appropriate interventions on a daily basis while providing care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patients’ rights, comfort, and a therapeutic environment.
Duties and responsibilities, to include; but are not limited to:
- Follows instructions given by all nursing leadership and as outlined in Hospital policies and procedures.
- Reports patient medical problems to the Registered Nurse.
- Reports alterations in sensory perceptual images, recognizing the differences between illusions, delusions, and hallucinations. Monitors safety issues regarding these patients and takes action, when indicated, to prevent patient harm. Communicates these issues to the Registered Nurse.
- Provides care to patients in a manner that considers safety, patients’ rights, comfort, and a therapeutic environment.
- Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients in a timely manner and completes the appropriate documentation.
If you would like to learn more about this position before applying, please contact Havenwyck Hospital at 248-373-9200.
Benefit Highlights
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries
- Free Basic Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program (for some degrees/restrictions apply)
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
What do our current employees value at Havenwyck Hospital and UHS?
An environment that puts patient care first. One of the most rewarding aspects of this job is providing excellent care, comfort, and security to the patients and families you treat, at their most vulnerable times. Supportive and responsive leadership. You are never alone, as you are part of a large network of peer co-workers that routinely exchange ideas and review current topics within the industry. Having the opportunity to grow, learn, and advance in your career. There are very robust continuing education options and opportunities for skills diversification and career advancement with UHS.
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 99,000 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Prefer a minimum of two years of college in areas of psychology, social work, mental health, and other related health fields.
- Experience in dealing with the emotionally disturbed preferred.
- Employees must be in good standing (employment/corrective action history, evaluation, etc.) to be considered for internal transfers.
EEO Statement
All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc.
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Mental Health Therapist Job Roles in Michigan
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Which companies sponsor visas for mental health therapists in Michigan?
Michigan's most active sponsors for mental health therapist roles include Henry Ford Health System, Beaumont Health (now Corewell Health), Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network, and Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. Federally qualified health centers such as Cherry Health and Southwest Solutions also sponsor, particularly for therapists willing to work in underserved communities. University-affiliated clinics at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University occasionally sponsor qualifying positions as well.
Which visa types are most common for mental health therapist roles in Michigan?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for licensed mental health therapists in Michigan, as the role generally qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology. Some employers, particularly nonprofits and health systems, sponsor EB-3 immigrant visas for permanent positions. Therapists from certain countries may also be eligible for J-1 visa exchange visitor visas through clinical training programs affiliated with Michigan universities.
Which cities in Michigan have the most mental health therapist sponsorship jobs?
Detroit and its surrounding metro area generate the largest volume of sponsored mental health therapist positions in Michigan, driven by major health systems and community mental health agencies. Grand Rapids is a secondary hub, with Pine Rest and Corewell Health both headquartered there. Lansing and Ann Arbor also see consistent openings, particularly through state agencies, university health systems, and outpatient behavioral health networks serving college populations.
How to find mental health therapist visa sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles that offer visa sponsorship, making it straightforward to search for mental health therapist positions in Michigan without sorting through listings from employers who do not sponsor. You can narrow results by city or region across the state. Because sponsoring a therapist requires licensure coordination alongside immigration filings, targeting employers with established HR or credentialing infrastructure, such as large health systems and community mental health authorities, tends to be more productive.
Are there state-specific considerations for mental health therapist visa sponsorship in Michigan?
Michigan requires independent licensure (LPC, LMSW, or LLP) before a therapist can practice independently, and most H-1B petitions are tied to the specific licensed role. Foreign-trained therapists often need credential evaluation to confirm their degree meets Michigan licensing board standards. Some Michigan counties designated as Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas may offer employers additional incentive to recruit and sponsor international candidates to fill persistent gaps in behavioral health coverage.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored mental health therapist jobs in Michigan?
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.