Mental Health Therapy Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Michigan
Michigan mental health therapy employers, including Henry Ford Health, Detroit Medical Center, and Michigan Medicine, regularly hire licensed therapists and sponsor work visas for qualified international candidates. Demand is particularly strong in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing, where community mental health centers and integrated health systems are actively expanding their clinical teams.
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Location
BLH Bronson LakeView Hospital
Title
Physical Therapist Assistant, Full-Time, Outpatient Therapy, Bronson Lakeview, Paw Paw, &10k Sign-On Bonus
Under the direction and guidance of a licensed Physical Therapist provides treatment to patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to improve/restore function, increase strength, relieve pain, and enhance functional independence. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant Program required
- Physical Therapist Assistant experience preferred
- Physical Therapist Assistant license in good standing in the state of Michigan
- BLS certification required within 3 months of hire
- Current driver's license in the state of Michigan, availability of car for business use on a daily basis, and proof of insurance required for Bronson at Home
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Basic word processing and typing skills to operate a PC/mobile device
- Must work as a team member and be able to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, and all members of the care delivery team
- Social sensitivity and the ability to communicate effectively are definitely required
- Regularly performs work requiring a high level of interpersonal skills to deal with delicate patient care matters
Work which produces levels of mental/visual fatigue which are typical of jobs that perform a wide variety of duties with frequent and significant uncontrollable deadlines. Work may include the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT up to 40 percent of the time. Involves considerable standing or walking, regular lifting of light-weight objects (i.e., 20 pounds or less) and assisting with heavier tasks such as assisting in lifting and moving patients. Minor straining or fatiguing positions must be assumed, and some fatiguing physical motions are required.
Under the guidance and direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for clinical and administrative duties.
Clinical Duties
- Follow the plan of care and goals established by the Physical Therapist
- Family and community education
- Provision of direct patient care, including performing physical, electrical, mechanical, and heat treatments according to treatment plan
- Direct patient care, including conducting individual and/or group Physical Therapy activities according to treatment plan; facilitates and instructs patients in the skills necessary to successfully participate
- Interdisciplinary team discussions or hospital rounds involvement
- Program development
- Serving as a resource person in areas of expertise
- Participation in student program and participation in student rotation
- Providing in-services in areas of expertise for the Bronson Rehabilitation System
- May need to cross train and provide coverage at other departments within Rehabilitation Services as needed.
Administration Duties
- Documenting in the electronic health record per compliance timelines
- Responsible for communicating to leadership limitations that prevent timely documentation.
- For each person served the therapist maintains accurate, legible and complete records.
- Serving on committees and task forces
- Participating in process improvement
- Demonstrate time management skills
- Supervision of Rehab Clinical Assistant, PTA students and volunteers
In addition, the Physical Therapist Assistant has the responsibility to maintain and upgrade his/her competencies based on the population served, the type and nature of the care provided and advances in healthcare sciences and technology.
For Bronson at Home positions driving your own vehicle on a regularly scheduled basis to perform business on behalf of Bronson is required and will require successfully pass of MVR check after an offer of employment has been made but prior to the employee’s start date. Proof of valid auto insurance on that vehicle that will be driven while on duty for Bronson is required. It is the employee’s responsibility to submit auto insurance renewals before current coverage expires to their supervisor. It is also the employee’s responsibility to update their auto insurance coverage with Bronson if a different vehicle will be driven to perform business on behalf of Bronson.
Shift
First Shift
Time Type
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Cost Center
4100 Physical Therapy - OP (BLH)
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Mental Health Therapy Job Roles in Michigan
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Search Mental Health Therapy Jobs in MichiganMental Health Therapy Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for mental health therapists in Michigan?
Michigan's largest health systems, including Henry Ford Health, Beaumont Health (now Corewell Health), Michigan Medicine, and Detroit Medical Center, have documented histories of sponsoring work visas for clinical mental health roles. Community mental health authorities across the state, such as Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network and Network180 in Kent County, also hire internationally trained therapists for outpatient and case management positions.
Which visa types are most common for mental health therapy roles in Michigan?
The H-1B visa is the most common visa for licensed mental health therapists in Michigan, as roles requiring a master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology typically qualify as specialty occupations. Some employers also use the O-1 visa for candidates with exceptional credentials. J-1 visa exchange visitor visas are another pathway, particularly through Michigan's academic medical centers, though J-1 holders must complete a two-year home residency requirement unless they obtain a waiver.
Which cities in Michigan have the most mental health therapy sponsorship jobs?
Detroit and its metropolitan area lead in mental health therapy sponsorship opportunities, driven by large hospital systems and federally qualified health centers serving high-need populations. Grand Rapids has a growing behavioral health sector anchored by Corewell Health and Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. Lansing and Ann Arbor also show consistent hiring activity, with Ann Arbor's proximity to the University of Michigan creating demand for clinical and research-oriented therapy roles.
How to find mental health therapy visa sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international candidates seeking visa sponsorship in the U.S., including mental health therapy roles in Michigan. You can filter directly by state and role type to see active openings at employers with a history of sponsoring therapists. This is more efficient than searching general job boards, since Migrate Mate focuses exclusively on positions where sponsorship is part of the employer's hiring practice.
Are there state-specific considerations for international mental health therapists working in Michigan?
International therapists working in Michigan must hold a state license from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) before practicing independently. Common required credentials include the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) designations. Employers sponsoring H-1B visas must also comply with Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements, which are tied to geographic area and position level, so compensation structures vary across Michigan's urban and rural markets.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored mental health therapy 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.