Mental Health Visa Sponsorship Jobs in New York
New York is one of the largest markets for mental health visa sponsorship jobs in the U.S., driven by major health systems like NYC Health + Hospitals, Northwell Health, and Mount Sinai, alongside a dense network of community mental health centers and outpatient clinics. Positions range from licensed clinical social workers to psychiatrists across New York City, Buffalo, and Albany.
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The Bronx Telehealth Counseling Center (BTCC) is a college-affiliated training clinic dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality mental health services to the community while training the next generation of counselors. BTCC emphasizes equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive care in a supervised learning environment.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Bronx Telehealth Counseling Center (BTCC), a college-based community mental health clinic, is seeking a qualified and New York State licensed Site Supervisor to provide clinical supervision to graduate-level counseling trainees. This position is ideal for a licensed clinician who is passionate about mentoring emerging counselors and serving diverse, underserved populations predominantly through telehealth. This is a remote position and the Site Supervisor must be licensed in New York State.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide individual clinical supervision to master’s-level counseling trainees (estimated time required is approximately 2.5hrs/trainee/week)
- Ensure supervisees deliver ethical, culturally responsive, and evidence-based care
- Review clinical documentation (e.g., intake assessments, treatment plans, progress notes)
- Support trainees in case conceptualization, treatment planning, and use of clinical interventions
- Monitor client risk and provide guidance on crisis management when needed
- Collaborate with Clinic Director and administrative staff to maintain clinic operations and standards
- Uphold all legal, ethical, and professional guidelines (e.g., confidentiality, mandated reporting)
- Provide evaluative feedback on trainee performance and communicate regularly with the faculty supervisor
- Attend a weekly Supervisors' meeting with Clinic Director, Administrator and clinical supervisors.
CONTRACT TITLE
Non-Teaching Adjunct
FLSA
Non-exempt
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree required.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Active, unrestricted licensure as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Minimum of 2–3 years post-licensure clinical experience
- Prior experience providing clinical supervision
- Experience working with diverse and underserved populations
- Familiarity with telehealth platforms and practices
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Commitment to anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive clinical practice
- In line with ethical practice and training standards, the BTCC will actively screen supervisors to avoid dual relationships between clinical trainees and clinical supervisors.
COMPENSATION
- Hourly rate ($51.94 - $64.63/hr. commensurate with experience)
- Flexible scheduling
BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, go to https://cuny.jobs/jobs/, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
CLOSING DATE
Review of applications to begin immediately and continue until the successful candidate has been identified.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 32287
Location: Lehman College
Job Type: Part-Time
INTRODUCTION
The Bronx Telehealth Counseling Center (BTCC) is a college-affiliated training clinic dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality mental health services to the community while training the next generation of counselors. BTCC emphasizes equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive care in a supervised learning environment.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Bronx Telehealth Counseling Center (BTCC), a college-based community mental health clinic, is seeking a qualified and New York State licensed Site Supervisor to provide clinical supervision to graduate-level counseling trainees. This position is ideal for a licensed clinician who is passionate about mentoring emerging counselors and serving diverse, underserved populations predominantly through telehealth. This is a remote position and the Site Supervisor must be licensed in New York State.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide individual clinical supervision to master’s-level counseling trainees (estimated time required is approximately 2.5hrs/trainee/week)
- Ensure supervisees deliver ethical, culturally responsive, and evidence-based care
- Review clinical documentation (e.g., intake assessments, treatment plans, progress notes)
- Support trainees in case conceptualization, treatment planning, and use of clinical interventions
- Monitor client risk and provide guidance on crisis management when needed
- Collaborate with Clinic Director and administrative staff to maintain clinic operations and standards
- Uphold all legal, ethical, and professional guidelines (e.g., confidentiality, mandated reporting)
- Provide evaluative feedback on trainee performance and communicate regularly with the faculty supervisor
- Attend a weekly Supervisors' meeting with Clinic Director, Administrator and clinical supervisors.
CONTRACT TITLE
Non-Teaching Adjunct
FLSA
Non-exempt
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree required.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Active, unrestricted licensure as a Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Minimum of 2–3 years post-licensure clinical experience
- Prior experience providing clinical supervision
- Experience working with diverse and underserved populations
- Familiarity with telehealth platforms and practices
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Commitment to anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive clinical practice
- In line with ethical practice and training standards, the BTCC will actively screen supervisors to avoid dual relationships between clinical trainees and clinical supervisors.
COMPENSATION
- Hourly rate ($51.94 - $64.63/hr. commensurate with experience)
- Flexible scheduling
BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, go to https://cuny.jobs/jobs/, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
CLOSING DATE
Review of applications to begin immediately and continue until the successful candidate has been identified.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 32287
Location: Lehman College
Job Type: Part-Time
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Search Mental Health Jobs in New YorkMental Health Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies sponsor visas for mental health professionals in New York?
Large health systems are the most consistent sponsors for mental health roles in New York. NYC Health + Hospitals, Northwell Health, Mount Sinai Health System, Montefiore Medical Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian have all filed for H-1B visa or J-1 visas for clinical and counseling positions. Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) across the five boroughs also sponsor, particularly for roles in underserved communities where hiring demand is high.
Which visa types are most common for mental health roles in New York?
The H-1B is the most common visa for licensed mental health roles such as clinical psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, and psychiatric nurse practitioners, as these typically qualify as specialty occupations requiring a specific degree. Psychiatrists and other physicians frequently use J-1 Conrad 30 waivers, which allow J-1 exchange visitors to remain in the U.S. by committing to practice in a medically underserved area, of which New York has many designated sites.
Which cities in New York have the most mental health visa sponsorship jobs?
New York City accounts for the majority of sponsored mental health positions in the state, concentrated in the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan where community mental health centers and hospital systems are densest. Buffalo is a secondary market, with Erie County Medical Center and Catholic Health sponsoring international clinical staff. Albany and Rochester also have consistent demand through their regional hospital networks and state-affiliated behavioral health agencies.
How to find mental health visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters mental health roles in New York by visa sponsorship history, so you're not sorting through postings from employers who don't sponsor. You can search by role type, such as clinical social worker or psychiatric nurse practitioner, and by New York location. This saves significant time compared to manually screening general job boards where sponsorship information is rarely disclosed upfront.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for mental health sponsorship candidates?
New York State requires independent licensure (LCSW, licensed psychologist, or equivalent) for most clinical roles, and H-1B petitions typically require proof of that licensure or eligibility before approval. The J-1 Conrad 30 waiver program in New York is administered through the New York State Department of Health and has a fixed annual allocation, so psychiatrists and physicians pursuing this pathway should plan well in advance given the competitive process.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored mental health jobs in New York?
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.