Insurance Jobs in New Jersey with F-1 OPT Sponsorship
New Jersey's insurance industry is one of the most concentrated in the country, with major carriers like Prudential, Chubb, and Selective Insurance headquartered in Newark, Parsippany, and Branchville. F-1 OPT holders pursuing actuarial, underwriting, data analytics, and risk management roles will find genuine sponsorship activity across the state, particularly in the Newark metro area and Somerset County.
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Member Services Specialists are the first point of contact for youth, families/caregivers and providers accessing the System of Care. They are responsible for answering all calls within a specific service level agreement and completing the registration process as well as managing questions from treatment providers. Member Services Specialists determines the appropriate routing of the call and attempts to be the first point of resolution. This position is also responsible for maintaining consistent procedures and providing outstanding customer service.
We connect youth and families to essential mental health, intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD), and substance use services through public programs such as New Jersey’s Children’s System of Care (CSOC).
Key Responsibilities
- Answer incoming calls and provide information about PerformCare’s operations and services.
- Complete intake documentation for Members accurately and efficiently.
- Explain procedures for accessing behavioral health services.
- Address Member complaints by initiating the PerformCare Grievance and Complaint process.
- Explain Member rights upon request and provide additional resources, including the Member Handbook and provider lists within the Member’s geographic region.
- Enter requests and authorizations into the system accurately.
Work Arrangement:
- Remote - DE, NJ, NY, PA must live within 3 hours of Robbinsville NJ
- Monday - Friday (12:00PM - 8:00PM)
- Will rotate holidays
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) from an accredited college or university preferred.
- 1 to 3 years of behavioral health experience preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to respond sensitively to Member inquiries preferred.
- Previous customer service and data entry experience desired, preferably in a call center environment.
- Minimum of one year of experience in mental health and/or human services preferred.
- Proficiency in Windows-based PC applications.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
The range displayed in this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries for the position in the Robbinsville, NJ area.
- Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including, without limitation, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training.
AmeriHealth Caritas associates are eligible to participate in our annual incentive program and will also receive our benefits package, consisting of medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k), paid time off and more. The targeted hiring range for this role is expected to be between 51,000 and 70,000 annually.
Why Join Us: Your career starts now. We are looking for the next generation of healthcare leaders. At AmeriHealth Caritas, we are passionate about helping people get care, stay well, and build healthy communities. As one of the nation's leaders in healthcare solutions, we offer our associates the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people through our national footprint of products, services, and award-winning programs. AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Together, we can build healthier communities. If you are driven to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
About AmeriHealth Caritas
Headquartered in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with over 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. Our services include integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services. Discover more about us at http://www.amerihealthcaritas.com
Job Description:
Member Services Specialists are the first point of contact for youth, families/caregivers and providers accessing the System of Care. They are responsible for answering all calls within a specific service level agreement and completing the registration process as well as managing questions from treatment providers. Member Services Specialists determines the appropriate routing of the call and attempts to be the first point of resolution. This position is also responsible for maintaining consistent procedures and providing outstanding customer service.
We connect youth and families to essential mental health, intellectual/developmental disability (I/DD), and substance use services through public programs such as New Jersey’s Children’s System of Care (CSOC).
Key Responsibilities
- Answer incoming calls and provide information about PerformCare’s operations and services.
- Complete intake documentation for Members accurately and efficiently.
- Explain procedures for accessing behavioral health services.
- Address Member complaints by initiating the PerformCare Grievance and Complaint process.
- Explain Member rights upon request and provide additional resources, including the Member Handbook and provider lists within the Member’s geographic region.
- Enter requests and authorizations into the system accurately.
Work Arrangement:
- Remote - DE, NJ, NY, PA must live within 3 hours of Robbinsville NJ
- Monday - Friday (12:00PM - 8:00PM)
- Will rotate holidays
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) from an accredited college or university preferred.
- 1 to 3 years of behavioral health experience preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to respond sensitively to Member inquiries preferred.
- Previous customer service and data entry experience desired, preferably in a call center environment.
- Minimum of one year of experience in mental health and/or human services preferred.
- Proficiency in Windows-based PC applications.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
The range displayed in this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum for new hire salaries for the position in the Robbinsville, NJ area.
- Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including, without limitation, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training.
AmeriHealth Caritas associates are eligible to participate in our annual incentive program and will also receive our benefits package, consisting of medical, vision, dental, life insurance, disability insurance, 401(k), paid time off and more. The targeted hiring range for this role is expected to be between 51,000 and 70,000 annually.
Why Join Us: Your career starts now. We are looking for the next generation of healthcare leaders. At AmeriHealth Caritas, we are passionate about helping people get care, stay well, and build healthy communities. As one of the nation's leaders in healthcare solutions, we offer our associates the opportunity to impact the lives of millions of people through our national footprint of products, services, and award-winning programs. AmeriHealth Caritas is seeking talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Together, we can build healthier communities. If you are driven to make a difference, we want to hear from you.
About AmeriHealth Caritas
Headquartered in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, AmeriHealth Caritas is a mission-driven organization with over 30 years of experience. We deliver comprehensive, outcomes-driven care to those who need it most. Our services include integrated managed care products, pharmaceutical benefit management and specialty pharmacy services, behavioral health services, and other administrative services. Discover more about us at http://www.amerihealthcaritas.com
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Which insurance companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in New Jersey?
Several large insurers with significant New Jersey operations have a track record of sponsoring international workers, including Prudential Financial in Newark, Chubb in Whitehouse Station, and Selective Insurance in Branchville. Reinsurance firms and global specialty insurers operating out of the Newark and Princeton corridors also hire OPT candidates, particularly for actuarial, data science, and quantitative risk roles where specialized degrees are in short supply domestically.
Which cities in New Jersey have the most insurance F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Newark is the primary hub, home to Prudential's global headquarters and a dense cluster of financial services and insurance firms. Parsippany-Troy Hills and Florham Park attract mid-sized carriers and third-party administrators. The Princeton corridor draws reinsurance and specialty insurance firms. Somerset County, including Bridgewater and Basking Ridge, also hosts insurance operations from companies with broader financial services footprints.
What types of insurance roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
Roles that align closely with a specific degree field tend to qualify most reliably. Actuarial analyst positions requiring mathematics or statistics degrees, data analyst and predictive modeling roles tied to quantitative programs, financial analyst positions within insurance holding companies, and software engineering roles in insurtech all have strong precedent for OPT authorization. General claims adjuster or sales-focused positions are less commonly sponsored under OPT because the degree-to-role connection is harder to establish.
How do I find insurance F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in New Jersey?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students on OPT and filters jobs by visa type and industry, making it straightforward to surface New Jersey insurance employers actively open to F-1 OPT candidates. Beyond browsing the board on Migrate Mate, focus your outreach on Newark and Parsippany-area carriers during the first half of your OPT period to leave adequate time for any H-1B transition planning if sponsorship is a longer-term goal.
Are there any New Jersey-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in insurance?
New Jersey's insurance market is heavily regulated by the Department of Banking and Insurance, which means carriers often maintain large compliance, actuarial, and risk teams in-state rather than offshoring those functions. This creates more on-site roles than you might find in states where insurance operations are more distributed. F-1 OPT holders should also be aware that New Jersey's proximity to New York means some employers post roles as New York positions but operate largely from NJ offices, so filtering by commute radius rather than strict state boundaries is worth considering.
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