Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Behavioral health therapists rank among the most actively sponsored mental health roles in the U.S., with H-1B visa and O-1 visas covering licensed clinical positions. Most employers require a master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology, plus state licensure. Demand is high across community health centers, hospital systems, and telehealth providers.
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Community Based Services is an agency that not only functions as the outpatient clinic for New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute but also serves the community as a whole. The CBS team prides themselves on collaborative treatment teams and always acting in the best interests of the clients we serve.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
PURPOSE:
This position exists to serve numerous clinical needs of our agency including conducting initial clinical evaluations and formulating diagnosis, counseling individuals, groups, and families, providing crisis services and interventions, and providing good clinical documentation for all services rendered.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting initial assessments and formulating a diagnosis
- Providing therapy
- Covering our crisis line and clinic
- Completing quality clinical documentation
- Completing progress notes, comprehensive clinical evaluations, discharge summaries, treatment plans, and crisis documentation
CUSTOMERS:
Community Based Services clientele consists of adults 18 and over with a wide range of mental health needs. We provide in-person services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure in New Mexico as an LMSW, LISW, LMHC, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or LPAT and one (1) year of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field above licensure requirements and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
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Must possess a valid Driver's License
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SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position is designated as safely sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment is subject to nationwide criminal background checks and is conditional pending results.
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CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK--Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to extensive personal computer and phone usage. Work is performed directly with clients that have serious mental illness and some travel may be required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
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Agency Contact Information: Tasia Yara (505) 454-5139 Email
Agency Contact Information: Kaylene Maldonado (505) 454-2371 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
BARGAINING UNIT POSITION
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
INTRODUCTION
Community Based Services is an agency that not only functions as the outpatient clinic for New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute but also serves the community as a whole. The CBS team prides themselves on collaborative treatment teams and always acting in the best interests of the clients we serve.
This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.
PURPOSE:
This position exists to serve numerous clinical needs of our agency including conducting initial clinical evaluations and formulating diagnosis, counseling individuals, groups, and families, providing crisis services and interventions, and providing good clinical documentation for all services rendered.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting initial assessments and formulating a diagnosis
- Providing therapy
- Covering our crisis line and clinic
- Completing quality clinical documentation
- Completing progress notes, comprehensive clinical evaluations, discharge summaries, treatment plans, and crisis documentation
CUSTOMERS:
Community Based Services clientele consists of adults 18 and over with a wide range of mental health needs. We provide in-person services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Licensure in New Mexico as an LMSW, LISW, LMHC, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW, or LPAT and one (1) year of experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of the classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field above licensure requirements and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling one (1) year may substitute for the required experience.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
-
Must possess a valid Driver's License
-
SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS--This position is designated as safely sensitive. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing. In accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules, and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing. Employment is subject to nationwide criminal background checks and is conditional pending results.
-
CRIMINAL RECORDS BACKGROUND CHECK--Must successfully complete post offer pre-employment criminal records background check. Employment is conditional pending the results of criminal records background checks. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Successful completion of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to extensive personal computer and phone usage. Work is performed directly with clients that have serious mental illness and some travel may be required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Tasia Yara (505) 454-5139 Email
Agency Contact Information: Kaylene Maldonado (505) 454-2371 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
BARGAINING UNIT POSITION
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Behavioral Health Therapist Jobs
Target community health centers and FQHCs
Federally Qualified Health Centers are cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning they can sponsor you outside the annual lottery. This dramatically increases your chances of securing status without waiting for a random selection.
Confirm your degree field matches the role
Behavioral health therapy is a specialty occupation requiring a master's degree in counseling, social work, clinical psychology, or a directly related field. A general psychology bachelor's alone will not satisfy USCIS specialty occupation requirements for this role.
Start state licensure early
Most employers won't sponsor a therapist who isn't already licensed or license-eligible in the state where they're hiring. Begin your supervised hours and exam applications well before your current visa status expires to avoid gaps.
Highlight supervisory or specialized clinical hours
USCIS scrutinizes behavioral health petitions closely. Documenting specialized training in evidence-based modalities like CBT, DBT, or EMDR strengthens the specialty occupation argument and distinguishes your petition from weaker applications.
Browse sponsored openings on Migrate Mate
Not all behavioral health postings disclose sponsorship willingness upfront. Migrate Mate filters specifically for visa-sponsoring employers, saving you from applying to positions that will reject international candidates at the offer stage.
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Can behavioral health therapists get H-1B visa sponsorship?
Yes. Behavioral health therapy qualifies as an H-1B specialty occupation because the role routinely requires a master's degree in a specific clinical field. USCIS has approved H-1B petitions for licensed clinical social workers, licensed professional counselors, and licensed marriage and family therapists. Employers at hospitals, community mental health centers, and telehealth companies are among the most active sponsors for this role.
Do I need to be licensed to get sponsored as a behavioral health therapist?
Most sponsoring employers require you to hold or be immediately eligible for state licensure before they'll file an H-1B petition. Some will sponsor pre-licensed therapists who are completing supervised hours toward full licensure, but this is less common. Requirements vary by state and employer type, so confirm the licensure expectation before applying to a role.
Does the H-1B lottery affect behavioral health therapist sponsorship?
It depends on the employer. Private practices and standard healthcare companies are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate. However, nonprofits, universities, and Federally Qualified Health Centers are cap-exempt, so they can sponsor you year-round without lottery risk. Targeting cap-exempt employers is one of the most effective strategies for this field.
What visa options exist beyond the H-1B for behavioral health therapists?
The O-1A is an option for therapists with demonstrated extraordinary ability, such as published research, clinical leadership awards, or significant professional recognition. J-1 exchange visitor visas are also common for therapists in training or research roles, though the two-year home residency requirement can complicate long-term plans. Conrad 30 waivers offer a path from J-1 to H-1B for those working in mental health shortage areas.
Where can I find behavioral health therapist jobs that sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate is the recommended place to search. It's built specifically for international candidates and filters job listings by sponsorship willingness, so you only see roles where the employer has indicated openness to visa support. This saves significant time compared to screening generic postings that don't disclose immigration policies upfront.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Behavioral Health Therapist jobs?
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.
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