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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Anticipated Counselor (Grades: 9-12) (RTP20260617-045)
Primary Purpose: Provide leadership and coordinate the implementation of an effective comprehensive school counseling program and support students in their psychological, academic and social development.
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
Student & School-Wide Support
- Promote District initiatives and a growth mindset when working with staff, parents, community, and students.
- Assist with planning and implementation of transitioning plans from elementary to middle, middle to high, and high school to a post-secondary institution.
- Serve as the communication liaison between the Counseling Services department for the campus leadership team meetings and other campus meetings.
- Serve as the designated liaison for inter-district communications.
- Facilitate School wide Counseling Initiatives and Activities.
- Review records and communicate findings for summer school policies and protocols.
- Submit reports as requested by Counseling Services throughout the year.
- Coordinate all mandated faculty and staff professional development trainings at the campus level.
- Create and facilitate campus needs assessments to assess the effectiveness of the Comprehensive School Counseling Program.
- Present and deliver pertinent information during Parent Teacher Student Association Meetings.
- Arrange Vertical team meetings with all counselors within the Feeder Pattern.
- Coordinate Guidance Advisory Committee Meetings with identified stakeholders.
- Create Counseling departmental calendar that aligns with the district counseling services departmental calendar.
- Organize and facilitate weekly campus counseling team meetings.
- Assist in the identification and implementation of interventions to enhance student success and reduce the dropout rates.
- Become primary point of contact for all stakeholders as it relates to receiving and disseminating information.
- Assist in monitoring and review of student’s academic record to identification of course selection for correct placement in courses and programs, etc. related to grade level appropriate state accountability standards to include College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR).
Monitor Programs
- Assist with monitoring PEIMS data collection to ensure appropriate data submission to the Texas Education Agency.
- Assist school counselors to develop, implement and documents classroom guidance lessons for all grade levels PK through 12th related to academic, personal and social/emotional issues, e.g. character education, and teen dating violence, etc.
- Plan, coordinate, and document review of programs, initiatives, and goals of Counseling and Advising as requested by Director, Counseling and Advising.
Communication and Community Relations
- Serve as a District representative to a variety of District and community committees.
- Demonstrate professional and responsible work habits.
- Use professional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Develop, promote, and support a District-wide culture focused on District student learning goals, with an emphasis on trust, respect and responsibility for students, parents, teachers and staff.
- Provide quality customer service and professional behavior when working with staff, parents, community, and students.
- Maintain on-going communication with Principals and Director, Counseling and Advising.
Selected individuals for Dallas Independent School District positions will be placed according to compensation guidelines. A campus-based employee may not assume a new position for which he/she was selected based upon the posting process until the end of the current semester, unless approved by the chief officer – Human Capital Management.
A security check and disclosure of family relationship information is required for all positions.
No telephone calls please.
QUALIFICATIONS
Special Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) National Model; Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs; Career and Technical Education Programs; State of Texas graduation plans; PK-12 guidance and curriculum; credit accrual in high school; community agency resources and referral process; and group and systems processing.
- Ability to organize, coordinate, present District-wide training; have strong organizational, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; have computer knowledge in district student management systems; interpret data; and manage budgets and district-wide projects.
- Master's degree in Guidance Counseling; valid Texas counseling certificate; valid Texas teacher certificate.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse groups.
- Effective interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of employees, staff members, and the general public.
- Competence with the use of technology required in a professional office.
- Ability to promote a positive, caring climate.
- Process all levels of work on assignments from beginning to end.
- Effective and efficient decision-making skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and assignments; high degree of flexibility required.
- Knowledgeable of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and facilitating student growth.
- Knowledgeable of social and emotional learning competencies, restorative practices, and positive behavior interventions.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
- Demonstrated ability to coach school staff and provide support with implementing SEL-based approaches (at the student, classroom, and school-wide levels).
- Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
LOCATION
Work Locations: Thomas Jefferson High School 4001 WALNUT HILL LANE Dallas 75229
Job: Campus-Counselor
Job Type: Full-time
Minimum Salary: 64,272.00
Median Salary: 80336.00
Job Posting: Jun 17, 2026
INTRODUCTION
Anticipated Counselor (Grades: 9-12) (RTP20260617-045)
Primary Purpose: Provide leadership and coordinate the implementation of an effective comprehensive school counseling program and support students in their psychological, academic and social development.
BASIC FUNCTIONS:
Student & School-Wide Support
- Promote District initiatives and a growth mindset when working with staff, parents, community, and students.
- Assist with planning and implementation of transitioning plans from elementary to middle, middle to high, and high school to a post-secondary institution.
- Serve as the communication liaison between the Counseling Services department for the campus leadership team meetings and other campus meetings.
- Serve as the designated liaison for inter-district communications.
- Facilitate School wide Counseling Initiatives and Activities.
- Review records and communicate findings for summer school policies and protocols.
- Submit reports as requested by Counseling Services throughout the year.
- Coordinate all mandated faculty and staff professional development trainings at the campus level.
- Create and facilitate campus needs assessments to assess the effectiveness of the Comprehensive School Counseling Program.
- Present and deliver pertinent information during Parent Teacher Student Association Meetings.
- Arrange Vertical team meetings with all counselors within the Feeder Pattern.
- Coordinate Guidance Advisory Committee Meetings with identified stakeholders.
- Create Counseling departmental calendar that aligns with the district counseling services departmental calendar.
- Organize and facilitate weekly campus counseling team meetings.
- Assist in the identification and implementation of interventions to enhance student success and reduce the dropout rates.
- Become primary point of contact for all stakeholders as it relates to receiving and disseminating information.
- Assist in monitoring and review of student’s academic record to identification of course selection for correct placement in courses and programs, etc. related to grade level appropriate state accountability standards to include College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR).
Monitor Programs
- Assist with monitoring PEIMS data collection to ensure appropriate data submission to the Texas Education Agency.
- Assist school counselors to develop, implement and documents classroom guidance lessons for all grade levels PK through 12th related to academic, personal and social/emotional issues, e.g. character education, and teen dating violence, etc.
- Plan, coordinate, and document review of programs, initiatives, and goals of Counseling and Advising as requested by Director, Counseling and Advising.
Communication and Community Relations
- Serve as a District representative to a variety of District and community committees.
- Demonstrate professional and responsible work habits.
- Use professional written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
- Develop, promote, and support a District-wide culture focused on District student learning goals, with an emphasis on trust, respect and responsibility for students, parents, teachers and staff.
- Provide quality customer service and professional behavior when working with staff, parents, community, and students.
- Maintain on-going communication with Principals and Director, Counseling and Advising.
Selected individuals for Dallas Independent School District positions will be placed according to compensation guidelines. A campus-based employee may not assume a new position for which he/she was selected based upon the posting process until the end of the current semester, unless approved by the chief officer – Human Capital Management.
A security check and disclosure of family relationship information is required for all positions.
No telephone calls please.
QUALIFICATIONS
Special Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) National Model; Texas Model for Comprehensive School Counseling Programs; Career and Technical Education Programs; State of Texas graduation plans; PK-12 guidance and curriculum; credit accrual in high school; community agency resources and referral process; and group and systems processing.
- Ability to organize, coordinate, present District-wide training; have strong organizational, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; have computer knowledge in district student management systems; interpret data; and manage budgets and district-wide projects.
- Master's degree in Guidance Counseling; valid Texas counseling certificate; valid Texas teacher certificate.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse groups.
- Effective interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of employees, staff members, and the general public.
- Competence with the use of technology required in a professional office.
- Ability to promote a positive, caring climate.
- Process all levels of work on assignments from beginning to end.
- Effective and efficient decision-making skills.
- Ability to coordinate multiple projects and assignments; high degree of flexibility required.
- Knowledgeable of counseling procedures, student appraisal, and facilitating student growth.
- Knowledgeable of social and emotional learning competencies, restorative practices, and positive behavior interventions.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents.
- Demonstrated ability to coach school staff and provide support with implementing SEL-based approaches (at the student, classroom, and school-wide levels).
- Demonstrated ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
LOCATION
Work Locations: Thomas Jefferson High School 4001 WALNUT HILL LANE Dallas 75229
Job: Campus-Counselor
Job Type: Full-time
Minimum Salary: 64,272.00
Median Salary: 80336.00
Job Posting: Jun 17, 2026
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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.