Mental Health Counseling Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's mental health counseling sector draws international talent to health systems like UPMC and Jefferson Health, behavioral health networks across Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and community mental health centers throughout the state. Employers in these settings have sponsored visas for licensed counselors, and Pennsylvania's high demand for behavioral health professionals makes it an active market for international applicants.
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JOB TITLE: Mental Health Worker Supervisor
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Exempt Full Time/Weekends
DEPARTMENT: Catholic Social Services, Women of Hope-VINE Housing & Homeless Services Division
REPORTS TO: Program Director
DIRECT REPORTS: Mental Health Workers (MHW)
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for overseeing the care, support, and medication administration of women with severe mental illness and a history of homelessness. The Mental Health Worker (MHW) Supervisor will ensure the training of and provide the supervision of Mental Health Workers. Will ensure shift coverage and assist in emergencies. Must complete and maintain certification for Personal Care Home Administrator. Completes and maintains the Train-the-Trainer Medication Administration certification. Completes and maintains annual Food Safety handling certification. Collaborate with Social Work Supervisor to manage medication administration and ensure compliance with policies. Maintains client and staff confidentiality in conformance with Agency confidentiality policy, professional standards, and State laws and regulations.
SCHEDULE: 40 HRS (This position requires flexible scheduling)
Thursday 4P-12A
Friday 4P-12A
Saturday 4P-12A
Sunday 12A-8A
Monday 12A-8A
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise and monitor Mental Health Workers’ performance, provide ongoing training and support, and address any issues related to job performance.
- Obtain and maintain Personal Care Home Administrator certification and completes 24 hours of continuing education as approved by Pennsylvania DHS annually.
- Maintain scheduling and management of the staff calendar, ensuring regular shift coverage and coverage for call outs, holidays and vacations.
- Obtain and maintain Train-the-Trainer Medication certification.
- Is available to assist in any emergency/crisis with the residents.
- Obtains and maintains food safety handling certification.
- Assists with the residents’ activities of daily living (ADL).
- Monitor and ensure hourly rounds, logbook, and daily worksheets are completed.
- Lead regular monthly team meetings (and emergency meeting when necessary).
- Assist the Social Work Supervisor in overseeing medication administration policies and ensuring adherence to both organizational guidelines and regulatory standards.
- Ensure that medication is distributed as per approved guidelines, in collaboration with the Social Work Supervisor.
- Train MHW (direct care staff) on medication administration.
- Coordinates schedule and execution of monthly fire drills.
- Attend staff meetings, supervisory sessions and makes use of in-service opportunities.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
- Maintains professional presence and behavior at all times.
- Provides a welcoming environment to visitors and volunteers.
Qualifications:
- BA, BS, BSW with experience working with individuals experiencing mental illness and homelessness.
- At least 1-3 years supervisory experience.
- Knowledge and orientation of philosophy of the Agency as presented in Mission/Philosophy Statements.
- Has a desire, interest and ability to work with women with severe mental illness and a history of homelessness.
- Works well with others; is flexible and hospitable.
- Holds or able to obtain certification in safe food handling.
- Holds or able to obtain certification in CPR and first aid.
- Has or able to complete the Direct Care Training for PCH and has received the DPW certificate.
- Has or able to complete the state’s medication administration training along with additional Women of Hope medication Training to be qualified to distribute medications.
- Has or able to complete the state’s medication Train the Trainer certification.
- Have or will complete the PCH administrator certification training.
- Has excellent organizational skills, is flexible, hospitable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to respond positively to changing priorities.
- Good judgement and communication (oral and written) skills.
- Ability to supervise, evaluate and direct MHW team.
- Ability to apply and ensure rules and regulations are upheld.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and behavior.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Mental Health Worker Supervisor
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Exempt Full Time/Weekends
DEPARTMENT: Catholic Social Services, Women of Hope-VINE Housing & Homeless Services Division
REPORTS TO: Program Director
DIRECT REPORTS: Mental Health Workers (MHW)
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for overseeing the care, support, and medication administration of women with severe mental illness and a history of homelessness. The Mental Health Worker (MHW) Supervisor will ensure the training of and provide the supervision of Mental Health Workers. Will ensure shift coverage and assist in emergencies. Must complete and maintain certification for Personal Care Home Administrator. Completes and maintains the Train-the-Trainer Medication Administration certification. Completes and maintains annual Food Safety handling certification. Collaborate with Social Work Supervisor to manage medication administration and ensure compliance with policies. Maintains client and staff confidentiality in conformance with Agency confidentiality policy, professional standards, and State laws and regulations.
SCHEDULE: 40 HRS (This position requires flexible scheduling)
Thursday 4P-12A
Friday 4P-12A
Saturday 4P-12A
Sunday 12A-8A
Monday 12A-8A
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise and monitor Mental Health Workers’ performance, provide ongoing training and support, and address any issues related to job performance.
- Obtain and maintain Personal Care Home Administrator certification and completes 24 hours of continuing education as approved by Pennsylvania DHS annually.
- Maintain scheduling and management of the staff calendar, ensuring regular shift coverage and coverage for call outs, holidays and vacations.
- Obtain and maintain Train-the-Trainer Medication certification.
- Is available to assist in any emergency/crisis with the residents.
- Obtains and maintains food safety handling certification.
- Assists with the residents’ activities of daily living (ADL).
- Monitor and ensure hourly rounds, logbook, and daily worksheets are completed.
- Lead regular monthly team meetings (and emergency meeting when necessary).
- Assist the Social Work Supervisor in overseeing medication administration policies and ensuring adherence to both organizational guidelines and regulatory standards.
- Ensure that medication is distributed as per approved guidelines, in collaboration with the Social Work Supervisor.
- Train MHW (direct care staff) on medication administration.
- Coordinates schedule and execution of monthly fire drills.
- Attend staff meetings, supervisory sessions and makes use of in-service opportunities.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
- Maintains professional presence and behavior at all times.
- Provides a welcoming environment to visitors and volunteers.
Qualifications:
- BA, BS, BSW with experience working with individuals experiencing mental illness and homelessness.
- At least 1-3 years supervisory experience.
- Knowledge and orientation of philosophy of the Agency as presented in Mission/Philosophy Statements.
- Has a desire, interest and ability to work with women with severe mental illness and a history of homelessness.
- Works well with others; is flexible and hospitable.
- Holds or able to obtain certification in safe food handling.
- Holds or able to obtain certification in CPR and first aid.
- Has or able to complete the Direct Care Training for PCH and has received the DPW certificate.
- Has or able to complete the state’s medication administration training along with additional Women of Hope medication Training to be qualified to distribute medications.
- Has or able to complete the state’s medication Train the Trainer certification.
- Have or will complete the PCH administrator certification training.
- Has excellent organizational skills, is flexible, hospitable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to respond positively to changing priorities.
- Good judgement and communication (oral and written) skills.
- Ability to supervise, evaluate and direct MHW team.
- Ability to apply and ensure rules and regulations are upheld.
- Ability to maintain professional boundaries and behavior.
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Which companies sponsor visas for mental health counselors in Pennsylvania?
Large health systems with established immigration infrastructure are the most consistent sponsors. UPMC, Jefferson Health, Penn Medicine, and Geisinger have all sponsored foreign workers in behavioral health roles. Community mental health organizations and nonprofit behavioral health networks across Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown also sponsor, though their processes vary considerably by organization size and HR capacity.
Which visa types are most common for mental health counseling roles in Pennsylvania?
The H-1B visa is the most commonly used visa for licensed mental health counselors, as the role typically qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a master's degree in counseling or a related field. Some nonprofit and government-affiliated employers qualify as cap-exempt, which allows filing outside the annual H-1B lottery. The J-1 visa is also used for clinical training placements at academic medical centers.
Which cities in Pennsylvania have the most mental health counseling sponsorship jobs?
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh account for the majority of sponsorship activity, driven by their concentration of hospital systems, academic medical centers, and behavioral health organizations. Harrisburg, Allentown, and Scranton have active community mental health networks that also hire internationally. Philadelphia's sheer density of health employers, including several large Federally Qualified Health Centers, makes it the strongest market for sponsored counseling roles.
How to find mental health counseling visa sponsorship jobs in Pennsylvania?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter by role and state to see mental health counseling positions in Pennsylvania where employers have indicated willingness to sponsor visas. This saves significant time compared to manually reviewing job postings that rarely clarify sponsorship upfront. Migrate Mate's focus on visa sponsorship makes it particularly useful for international counselors navigating the Pennsylvania job market.
Are there any Pennsylvania-specific considerations for international mental health counselors?
Pennsylvania requires state licensure to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), which involves passing the National Counselor Examination and meeting supervised hours requirements. International applicants should confirm their foreign credentials are evaluated and accepted by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors before or during the sponsorship process, as licensure is typically a condition of employment.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored mental health counseling 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.