Mental Health Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's mental health sector draws international professionals to major health systems like UPMC and Jefferson Health, academic medical centers in Philadelphia, and community behavioral health networks across Pittsburgh and Allentown. Positions for psychiatrists, licensed counselors, and clinical social workers regularly come with H-1B visa or J-1 visa sponsorship through hospital employers and university-affiliated programs.
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Mental Health Professional
Type: Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
Mental Health Professional (Family-Based)
We’re looking for a passionate Mental Health Professional to lead treatment planning and provide therapy for children and families in their homes and communities setting throughout Berks County, PA. In this role, you’ll strengthen family connections, build coping skills, and support long-term stability.
Flexible scheduling required (day, evening, and possible weekend hours).
Must reside in or near Berks County, PA. This is an in person full time job.
Required Education/Experience
Education:
- Graduate Degree in psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, education, rehabilitation, or any graduate degree in the field of human services; OR
- Registered Nurse with five years’ experience in the mental health field, plus have certification by the Department of Public Welfare, Office of Mental Health (OMH), as a mental health family-based worker; OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, rehabilitation, education, pre-med, theology, anthropology, or any degree in the field of human services, plus certification by the Pennsylvania Certification Board as a mental health family-based worker
Experience:
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a CASSP System Program
- Minimum of two years experience working with children
Pay Range: $25-$27 per hour.
Required Licenses/Certifications
- Valid driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains positive relationships
- Ensures satisfaction with the company by maintaining proactive, responsive communication.
- Maintains regular, proactive communication and builds new relationships as needed to further the company’s mission and vision.
- Develop meaningful relationships and collaborate with external resources for community linkage and aftercare planning.
- Establishes and maintains frequent and regular communication with Program Director, Program Coordinator and clients as needed.
- Report treatment difficulties to supervisor.
- Identifies and executes on growth opportunities.
- Ability to acknowledge and establish areas of personal and professional growth in annual evaluations.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with client, child, parent/guardian, treatment team members, and other personnel involved in treatment.
- Must possess ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with children, families, and staff from a variety of cultures and social backgrounds.
- Must have knowledge of various therapy techniques and counseling strategies applicable to serving complex family systems.
- Must have knowledge of child development and common behavioral disorders exhibited by children/adolescents and adults with persistent mental health challenges.
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have flexibility in schedule in order to work a flexible schedule that you make.
- Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and time-keeping skills are essential for successfully coordinating projects and ensuring smooth daily operation.
- Must display professional attitude.
- Must display empathy, active listening skills, critical thinking/problem solving skills.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Required Competencies (Mental Health Professional Family Based)
Accepting Responsibility (Supported by Be Proactive) - Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes; and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his or her actions and their consequences, both good and bad.
Setting Objectives and Goals - (Supported by Beginning with the End in Mind) - Sets meaningful, measurable, and attainable treatment plan goals and objectives for monthly treatment planning as well as professional development.
- Develop individualized treatment plans through collaboration with the family and Mental Health Worker.
Prioritizing and Organizing Work - (Supported by Put First Things First) Allocates time and attention based on what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives. Effectively organizes and balances tasks and priorities to keep multiple projects on track.
- Maintains client schedules to assure we are meeting their needs and scheduling when they are available. Submitting electronic health records and time worked within expected time frames.
- Attend mandated, group, individual and team supervision as scheduled.
- Maintain an organized schedule to include all methods of service delivery (team, individual, group, etc.) service delivery in accordance with regulations.
- Adhere to scheduled sessions and deliver appropriate authorized units of service prescribed.
Training/supervision - Has an authentic interpersonal style that engages others and encourages high performance in
- Attend trainings as directed by supervisor, in accordance with company policy, and pursuant to applicable regulations.
- Attend required supervision sessions and staff meetings in accordance with program/company requirements.
- Participated in 3-year Eco-systemic Structural Family Therapy training program through Philadelphia Child and Family Training Center.
Communicating Effectively (Supported by Seek First to Understand then to be Understood) - Shares information. Listens and involves others. Clearly conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message. Communicates with other providers and coordinates care regularly with all individuals involved in treatment.
- Adheres to HIPAA privacy regulations and Department of Human Services/CASSP principal guidelines.
- Adheres to Mandated Reporter protocol and effectively communicates concerns with program management.
- Work collaboratively with members of the treatment team and other service providers to ensure comprehensive case management.
Displaying Creativity - (Supported by Synergize) - Uses creativity appropriately to drive progress and encourages others to do the same. Makes innovation a priority among team members.
- Proactively plans for all session to promote an intentionally postured service approach.
- Independently research creative and relevant interactive and evidenced based therapeutic interventions.
Managing Stress - (Supported by Sharpening the Saw) Uses healthy and effective methods to manage stress (e.g., maintaining appropriate diet, exercise, and sleep schedules); reacts effectively when faced with high-pressure situations.
Championing the needs of the People we Support/Customers (Supports Culture of Caring) - Provides timely and professional service to both internal requests and the requests of the people we support and customers; is responsive to the people we support and customers' needs and requests. Is always courteous to the people we support or customer and considers the needs of the people we support or customer when making decisions.
- Being available for 24/7 crisis support in coordination with partner/team.
- Being available to transport client and/or families in the community, as necessary.
- Be available to de-escalate/divert hospitalization and/or assist in facilitating a hospitalization if deemed medically necessary.
Following Policies and Procedures - Understands and follows company policies; encourages others to follow work rules; calls attention to actions that may violate policies and procedures.
Meeting Basic Work Expectations - Complies with basic job requirements and tasks; arrives at work on time as scheduled; proactively informs others when he/she encounters problems that may limit his/her ability to meet expectations.
- Provide team (60%) and individually (40%) delivered therapy to children and their families in the home and/or the community.
- Serve as lead clinician and provide clinical guidance to Mental Health Worker.
- Utilize safe crisis prevention techniques as deemed appropriate.
- Document treatment data/results that are clinically relevant on progress notes and submit in a timely manner (within 24 hours of each encounter).
- Complete client intake paperwork/assessments per company/program guidelines.
- Complete recurrent assessments within the regulated timeframes.
- Assist/participate in client psychiatric evaluations and medication checks, understanding symptomology and managing symptoms.
- Training new staff and acting as a lead therapist. Uses personal influence to encourage and support mental health workers on their caseloads.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and other miscellaneous meetings, as necessary.
- Collaborate with other providers to secure appropriate aftercare/discharge services and community linkages supports during the course of treatment (county, housing, MH/MR, and all other providers involved).
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise treatment goals and plans in collaboration with client and team members in accordance with regulated timeframes.
- Assist clients in budgeting and daily living skills to maintain stability in home and community settings.
- Transport clients when necessary.
Pre-employment screening:
- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
- Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
- Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement
RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
We are hiring for:
Mental Health Professional
Type: Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
Mental Health Professional (Family-Based)
We’re looking for a passionate Mental Health Professional to lead treatment planning and provide therapy for children and families in their homes and communities setting throughout Berks County, PA. In this role, you’ll strengthen family connections, build coping skills, and support long-term stability.
Flexible scheduling required (day, evening, and possible weekend hours).
Must reside in or near Berks County, PA. This is an in person full time job.
Required Education/Experience
Education:
- Graduate Degree in psychiatry, psychology, social work, nursing, education, rehabilitation, or any graduate degree in the field of human services; OR
- Registered Nurse with five years’ experience in the mental health field, plus have certification by the Department of Public Welfare, Office of Mental Health (OMH), as a mental health family-based worker; OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, rehabilitation, education, pre-med, theology, anthropology, or any degree in the field of human services, plus certification by the Pennsylvania Certification Board as a mental health family-based worker
Experience:
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a CASSP System Program
- Minimum of two years experience working with children
Pay Range: $25-$27 per hour.
Required Licenses/Certifications
- Valid driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains positive relationships
- Ensures satisfaction with the company by maintaining proactive, responsive communication.
- Maintains regular, proactive communication and builds new relationships as needed to further the company’s mission and vision.
- Develop meaningful relationships and collaborate with external resources for community linkage and aftercare planning.
- Establishes and maintains frequent and regular communication with Program Director, Program Coordinator and clients as needed.
- Report treatment difficulties to supervisor.
- Identifies and executes on growth opportunities.
- Ability to acknowledge and establish areas of personal and professional growth in annual evaluations.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with client, child, parent/guardian, treatment team members, and other personnel involved in treatment.
- Must possess ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with children, families, and staff from a variety of cultures and social backgrounds.
- Must have knowledge of various therapy techniques and counseling strategies applicable to serving complex family systems.
- Must have knowledge of child development and common behavioral disorders exhibited by children/adolescents and adults with persistent mental health challenges.
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have flexibility in schedule in order to work a flexible schedule that you make.
- Demonstrate ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and time-keeping skills are essential for successfully coordinating projects and ensuring smooth daily operation.
- Must display professional attitude.
- Must display empathy, active listening skills, critical thinking/problem solving skills.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Required Competencies (Mental Health Professional Family Based)
Accepting Responsibility (Supported by Be Proactive) - Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes; and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his or her actions and their consequences, both good and bad.
Setting Objectives and Goals - (Supported by Beginning with the End in Mind) - Sets meaningful, measurable, and attainable treatment plan goals and objectives for monthly treatment planning as well as professional development.
- Develop individualized treatment plans through collaboration with the family and Mental Health Worker.
Prioritizing and Organizing Work - (Supported by Put First Things First) Allocates time and attention based on what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives. Effectively organizes and balances tasks and priorities to keep multiple projects on track.
- Maintains client schedules to assure we are meeting their needs and scheduling when they are available. Submitting electronic health records and time worked within expected time frames.
- Attend mandated, group, individual and team supervision as scheduled.
- Maintain an organized schedule to include all methods of service delivery (team, individual, group, etc.) service delivery in accordance with regulations.
- Adhere to scheduled sessions and deliver appropriate authorized units of service prescribed.
Training/supervision - Has an authentic interpersonal style that engages others and encourages high performance in
- Attend trainings as directed by supervisor, in accordance with company policy, and pursuant to applicable regulations.
- Attend required supervision sessions and staff meetings in accordance with program/company requirements.
- Participated in 3-year Eco-systemic Structural Family Therapy training program through Philadelphia Child and Family Training Center.
Communicating Effectively (Supported by Seek First to Understand then to be Understood) - Shares information. Listens and involves others. Clearly conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message. Communicates with other providers and coordinates care regularly with all individuals involved in treatment.
- Adheres to HIPAA privacy regulations and Department of Human Services/CASSP principal guidelines.
- Adheres to Mandated Reporter protocol and effectively communicates concerns with program management.
- Work collaboratively with members of the treatment team and other service providers to ensure comprehensive case management.
Displaying Creativity - (Supported by Synergize) - Uses creativity appropriately to drive progress and encourages others to do the same. Makes innovation a priority among team members.
- Proactively plans for all session to promote an intentionally postured service approach.
- Independently research creative and relevant interactive and evidenced based therapeutic interventions.
Managing Stress - (Supported by Sharpening the Saw) Uses healthy and effective methods to manage stress (e.g., maintaining appropriate diet, exercise, and sleep schedules); reacts effectively when faced with high-pressure situations.
Championing the needs of the People we Support/Customers (Supports Culture of Caring) - Provides timely and professional service to both internal requests and the requests of the people we support and customers; is responsive to the people we support and customers' needs and requests. Is always courteous to the people we support or customer and considers the needs of the people we support or customer when making decisions.
- Being available for 24/7 crisis support in coordination with partner/team.
- Being available to transport client and/or families in the community, as necessary.
- Be available to de-escalate/divert hospitalization and/or assist in facilitating a hospitalization if deemed medically necessary.
Following Policies and Procedures - Understands and follows company policies; encourages others to follow work rules; calls attention to actions that may violate policies and procedures.
Meeting Basic Work Expectations - Complies with basic job requirements and tasks; arrives at work on time as scheduled; proactively informs others when he/she encounters problems that may limit his/her ability to meet expectations.
- Provide team (60%) and individually (40%) delivered therapy to children and their families in the home and/or the community.
- Serve as lead clinician and provide clinical guidance to Mental Health Worker.
- Utilize safe crisis prevention techniques as deemed appropriate.
- Document treatment data/results that are clinically relevant on progress notes and submit in a timely manner (within 24 hours of each encounter).
- Complete client intake paperwork/assessments per company/program guidelines.
- Complete recurrent assessments within the regulated timeframes.
- Assist/participate in client psychiatric evaluations and medication checks, understanding symptomology and managing symptoms.
- Training new staff and acting as a lead therapist. Uses personal influence to encourage and support mental health workers on their caseloads.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and other miscellaneous meetings, as necessary.
- Collaborate with other providers to secure appropriate aftercare/discharge services and community linkages supports during the course of treatment (county, housing, MH/MR, and all other providers involved).
- Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise treatment goals and plans in collaboration with client and team members in accordance with regulated timeframes.
- Assist clients in budgeting and daily living skills to maintain stability in home and community settings.
- Transport clients when necessary.
Pre-employment screening:
- Complete criminal background
- Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
- Drug testing
- Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
- Proof of employment history or references (if required)
- Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.
We offer the following benefits to employees:
- Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
- Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
- Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
- Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
- 401(k) retirement savings program
- Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
- Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
- Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities
- Contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement
RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.
Mental Health Job Roles in Pennsylvania
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Which companies sponsor visas for mental health professionals in Pennsylvania?
UPMC, Penn Medicine, Jefferson Health, and Tower Health are among the largest Pennsylvania employers with documented H-1B sponsorship histories for mental health roles. Community health centers operating under FQHC designations also sponsor, particularly for psychiatrists and licensed clinical social workers serving underserved populations. Academic medical centers affiliated with Temple University and Drexel University sponsor J-1 visa physicians through exchange visitor programs.
Which visa types are most common for mental health roles in Pennsylvania?
H-1B is the most common visa for licensed clinical mental health roles such as psychiatrists, psychologists, and licensed professional counselors, as these positions typically meet specialty occupation criteria. J-1 is widely used for psychiatry residents and fellows at Pennsylvania teaching hospitals. Some employers also sponsor EB-2 or EB-3 green card processes for long-term hires, particularly for hard-to-fill psychiatrist positions.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most mental health sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia leads Pennsylvania for mental health sponsorship volume, driven by its concentration of academic medical centers, hospital networks, and federally qualified health centers. Pittsburgh is a strong second, largely due to UPMC's scale as a regional employer. Harrisburg, Allentown, and Scranton have growing community behavioral health needs and increasingly recruit internationally, particularly for psychiatrists and bilingual counselors serving diverse populations.
How to find mental health visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate aggregates visa sponsorship jobs specifically for international candidates, letting you filter by state and role to surface mental health positions in Pennsylvania. This is particularly useful for identifying which Pennsylvania hospital systems and behavioral health organizations are actively sponsoring, rather than applying broadly and asking about sponsorship later. Browsing by role category on Migrate Mate helps you target employers with an established sponsorship track record.
Are there state-specific considerations for mental health professionals seeking sponsorship in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania requires mental health professionals to hold state licensure, and licensing timelines can affect your start date and H-1B filing window. The state has a documented shortage of mental health providers in rural counties, which increases sponsorship willingness among rural health systems and FQHCs. Pennsylvania's large network of university-affiliated hospitals also creates a strong pipeline for J-1 exchange visitors completing psychiatry or psychology training programs.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored mental health jobs in Pennsylvania?
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.