Counselor Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Counselor roles in the U.S. regularly sponsor H-1B visa and O-1 visas for qualified candidates with a master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, or a related field. Many positions in schools, nonprofits, and healthcare systems are cap-exempt, which removes the lottery entirely. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Service
- At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.
- Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.
Benefits
- Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.
- Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.
- Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.
- Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
- Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.
Culture
- We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.
- We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.
- We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.
Summary/Objective
This position will be responsible for establishing a professional relationship with the client families to ensure all needs are met at the time of need or on a pre-need basis and all options pertaining to interment, cemetery property, and related merchandise and services exceeds the families’ expectations.
Essential Functions
- Performs duties in a professional and caring manner with personal appearance, honesty, integrity and ethical business acumen.
- Provides tours and guides families to the cemetery lot location.
- Builds relationships, ensures excellent service and develops potential referrals while attending services and visitations for client families; schedules and conducts aftercare appointments to ensure client family satisfaction and obtain referrals.
- Ensures compliance within state and industry regulations and in accordance with company policies and procedures by accurately completing required documents, insuring proper interment verification process and conducting random audits.
- Maintains strict adherence to pricing structures, meeting required timelines by submitting all contracts, required documents and payments to the Business Office.
- Reports to the Sales Manager all progress, completes and submits all required reports timely.
- Actively pursues the development of new prospects and community-based contacts by conducting presentations that highlight merchandise, services and the benefits of pre-need arranging at business locations, client family homes and public community events.
- Sustains positive communication and cooperation with all funeral homes, departments and team members to ensure a service that exceeds the family expectations.
- Consistently meets or exceeds company standards in revenue generation to maintain employment and benefits eligibility status.
- Protects confidentiality of company and client family information, including but not limited to sales and marketing programs, materials, names and addresses of client families and any additional related information.
- Participates in all required specific location and company training initiatives.
- Identifies and responds to all hazards at location and on grounds.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Communication Proficiency.
- Teamwork Orientation.
- Detail Orientation.
- Thoroughness.
- Customer Service Orientation.
- Time Management.
Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure
- Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred.
- Prefer college degree or some college required.
- Proven track record of success in outside sales production strongly preferred.
- May require the possession (or ability to obtain) an insurance license as required by applicable state law.
- Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.
- Attend and perform work in a professional and courteous manner in accordance with the employer’s requirements.
- Demonstrated willingness to participate in growing market share through community involvement.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) preferred.
- Tactful and professional when dealing with complaints or dissatisfaction with services or merchandise.
- Maintains a positive attitude and working environment through organization and communication.
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects, prioritizes tasks, and exercise good judgment.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting.
- Outdoor duties may require exposure to natural elements such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes.
- Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, but is not limited to computer, fax, copier, merchant terminal, multi-line phone system, personal or company owned vehicle.
- Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift to 25 pounds.
- This position may also require reaching, pushing, and pulling.
- This position may also be exposed to chemicals and/or blood borne pathogens. Exposure risk is considered: Low.
Travel
- This position may require up to 10 percent out of area and overnight travel.
- Travel is primarily local occurring during the business day only.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Why Work for Restland Cemetery?
Service
- At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.
- Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.
Benefits
- Financial assistant programs encouraging employees through education and development in industry related subjects.
- Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.
- Rich 401k and Roth Retirement Plan options available for both Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.
- Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
- Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.
Culture
- We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.
- We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.
- We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.
Summary/Objective
This position will be responsible for establishing a professional relationship with the client families to ensure all needs are met at the time of need or on a pre-need basis and all options pertaining to interment, cemetery property, and related merchandise and services exceeds the families’ expectations.
Essential Functions
- Performs duties in a professional and caring manner with personal appearance, honesty, integrity and ethical business acumen.
- Provides tours and guides families to the cemetery lot location.
- Builds relationships, ensures excellent service and develops potential referrals while attending services and visitations for client families; schedules and conducts aftercare appointments to ensure client family satisfaction and obtain referrals.
- Ensures compliance within state and industry regulations and in accordance with company policies and procedures by accurately completing required documents, insuring proper interment verification process and conducting random audits.
- Maintains strict adherence to pricing structures, meeting required timelines by submitting all contracts, required documents and payments to the Business Office.
- Reports to the Sales Manager all progress, completes and submits all required reports timely.
- Actively pursues the development of new prospects and community-based contacts by conducting presentations that highlight merchandise, services and the benefits of pre-need arranging at business locations, client family homes and public community events.
- Sustains positive communication and cooperation with all funeral homes, departments and team members to ensure a service that exceeds the family expectations.
- Consistently meets or exceeds company standards in revenue generation to maintain employment and benefits eligibility status.
- Protects confidentiality of company and client family information, including but not limited to sales and marketing programs, materials, names and addresses of client families and any additional related information.
- Participates in all required specific location and company training initiatives.
- Identifies and responds to all hazards at location and on grounds.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Communication Proficiency.
- Teamwork Orientation.
- Detail Orientation.
- Thoroughness.
- Customer Service Orientation.
- Time Management.
Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure
- Four-year degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred.
- Prefer college degree or some college required.
- Proven track record of success in outside sales production strongly preferred.
- May require the possession (or ability to obtain) an insurance license as required by applicable state law.
- Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Ability to read, write and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.
- Attend and perform work in a professional and courteous manner in accordance with the employer’s requirements.
- Demonstrated willingness to participate in growing market share through community involvement.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint) preferred.
- Tactful and professional when dealing with complaints or dissatisfaction with services or merchandise.
- Maintains a positive attitude and working environment through organization and communication.
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple projects, prioritizes tasks, and exercise good judgment.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting.
- Outdoor duties may require exposure to natural elements such as inclement weather, extreme temperatures, uneven ground, dust, gas, and/or fumes.
- Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, but is not limited to computer, fax, copier, merchant terminal, multi-line phone system, personal or company owned vehicle.
- Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift to 25 pounds.
- This position may also require reaching, pushing, and pulling.
- This position may also be exposed to chemicals and/or blood borne pathogens. Exposure risk is considered: Low.
Travel
- This position may require up to 10 percent out of area and overnight travel.
- Travel is primarily local occurring during the business day only.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Counselor
Target master's-level positions specifically
Most counselor roles that sponsor visas require at least a master's degree in counseling, social work, or psychology. Applying to roles that explicitly list this requirement signals you already meet the baseline USCIS specialty occupation standard.
Prioritize cap-exempt employers
Universities, nonprofit hospitals, and government-affiliated agencies are often cap-exempt H-1B employers. This means they can file your petition at any time of year without entering the lottery, significantly improving your sponsorship timeline and approval odds.
Confirm state licensure requirements upfront
Most states require Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Mental Health Counselor credentials to practice. Clarify with each employer whether they'll sponsor you before full licensure, as some roles allow supervised practice while your credentials are still in progress.
Highlight clinical hours and supervised experience
Visa petitions for counselors hinge on demonstrating a direct connection between your degree and the role. Documenting your supervised clinical hours and specific therapeutic modalities strengthens the specialty occupation case your employer's immigration attorney will need to make.
Ask about O-1 eligibility if you have specialized credentials
If you hold advanced certifications, have published research, or are recognized in a specialized area such as trauma, substance abuse, or neuropsychology, an O-1 visa may be viable. It has no cap and no lottery, making it worth exploring with an attorney.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Not every counselor job posting will mention visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate filters for employers with an active sponsorship history, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship was never a realistic possibility in the first place.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can counselor roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Yes, counselor roles typically qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires at least a master's degree in counseling, psychology, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates whether the degree requirement is tied specifically to the duties of the role. School counselors, clinical mental health counselors, and substance abuse counselors with graduate-level education consistently meet this standard.
Do I need a U.S. license to get sponsored as a counselor?
Not always at the time of sponsorship, but it depends on the employer and state. Some employers sponsor candidates who are working toward licensure under supervision, particularly in states that allow provisional or associate-level credentials. However, full independent practice almost universally requires state licensure, so confirm the employer's policy before accepting an offer.
Are counseling jobs more likely to be cap-exempt for H-1B purposes?
Yes, more so than many other fields. A significant share of counseling positions sit within universities, nonprofit healthcare systems, and public school districts, all of which frequently qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. Cap-exempt status means no lottery and no April 1 filing window, which makes the sponsorship process faster and more predictable for both you and the employer.
How can I find counselor jobs that sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find counselor roles where employers have a verified history of visa sponsorship. Generic job boards don't filter for sponsorship willingness, so you can spend weeks applying to roles where international hiring was never considered. Migrate Mate removes that guesswork.
Does a three-year bachelor's degree from Australia or the UK count toward H-1B eligibility for counselor roles?
It can, but counselor roles almost always require a master's degree, which makes the three-year bachelor's question less of an issue in practice. If your qualifications include a three-year undergraduate degree followed by a postgraduate counseling qualification, an immigration attorney can evaluate whether the combined credentials satisfy USCIS requirements for the specific role.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Counselor 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.