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Director of Health Services roles qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B visa, making employer sponsorship achievable for international candidates with a master's degree or higher in public health, healthcare administration, or a related field. Many hospital systems and managed care organizations file LCAs regularly for this title.
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Community Health Center’s School-Based Health Center program is one of the largest school-based health programs in the country. This large, complex organization requires a highly organized and proactive leader to manage daily operations and programmatic services to achieve clinical and business goals, as well as partnering effectively with school administrators.
The Director of School Based Healthcare Services works closely with clinical leadership and guides staff in supporting more than 150 school-based health centers that deliver medical, dental and behavioral health services throughout the State of Connecticut. The Director will set performance objectives, evaluate and optimize operational performance, while ensuring regulatory and company standards are upheld, and preparing operational and financial reports.
The Director establishes and maintains a culture of collaboration and respect with school officials, funders and other interested parties, including parents and the broader community. The position includes preparing and submitting required funder reports in a timely, professional manner and advancing the model of SBHC through presentations at local, state or national meetings as requested. The Director maximizes student enrollment through the initiation and maintenance of relationships with school and community personnel while promoting and educating each school community about available services. This role will lead performance improvement initiatives to enhance departmental effectiveness, optimize processes, and improve overall performance.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PROGRAM LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION:
- Works with executive, clinical, operational and finance leadership to provide high-quality access to school-based care in a cost-effective manner
- Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with school administrators
- Works with executive, clinical, operations, finance, and business intelligence leadership to track and display key performance indicators for the department and identify opportunities for program growth and increased revenue through visits and grant funding
- Collaborates with clinical staff to support coordinated care delivery, strengthen clinical workflows, and improve the quality and effectiveness of school-based health services
- Identifies, tracks and oversees efficiency of student enrollment process and outreach goals; ensures operational reports are accurate and disseminated to the correct staff for review and follow up
- Works with Grants department to identify, complete and submit grant applications; monitors all compliance with grant reporting in a timely and accurate manner
- Serves as a liaison between School-Based Health staff, school administration, and CHC leadership, managing relationships and contracts to support effective partnerships and service delivery
- Participates in hiring and training of new employees, including facilitating orientation activities and introductory meetings with school staff
- Facilitates process improvement initiatives and ensures staff are trained to new/updated workflows
- Proactively engages with internal staff and external partners to maintain compliance with accreditation, licensure and recognition programs including, but not limited to, HRSA, DPH, Joint Commission
- Completes DPH/District Quarterly Program reports and ensure timely submission
- Ensures the successful and timely opening of new school-based locations, including, but not limited to, coordination of facility renovations, oversight of technology set up, ordering equipment, furniture, and supplies, and communications with school administration and student population
- Visits all schools to build rapport and strengthen partnerships, report data to external partners and stay current on any changes in need or demand
- Participates and develops school and community committees that provide opportunities to enhance and promote the wellness of students
- Collects and analyzes feedback and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Participates in strategic planning and recommends initiatives to enhance student, parent, and stakeholder engagement and satisfaction
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary
TEAM MANAGEMENT:
- Responsible for the recruitment, onboarding and offboarding of staff, including creating required training/shadowing schedules and introductory communications to team members welcoming new hires
- Manage time and attendance for assigned staff
- Evaluates staff performance and completes performance reviews and provides feedback
- Meets with staff regularly in both 1:1 and team meetings; build a strong and collaborative team
- Manages operational workflows
- Collaborates with executive, operations, HR and senior leadership regularly
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelors’ degree in relevant discipline required, Masters’ degree preferred
- Knowledge of school-based health strongly preferred
- Minimum of five years’ experience in a healthcare services setting, including experience in program oversight and outreach
- Minimum 3 years’ managerial experience
- Demonstrates excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Performs efficiently in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
- Skilled in developing processes and implementing and improving procedures and workflows
- Superior judgment
- Evidence of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Effective communicator at all levels in the organization with strong oral (public speaking / presenting) written and negotiation skills
- Reliable access to an automobile and valid driver’s license
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Minimal physical effort. Must be able to operate computer and telephone continuously
- Regular regional travel throughout Connecticut as necessary
- Exempt, Full-time (40 hours a week, 8 hours a day)
Organizational Summary:
The Moses/Weitzman Health System is a global leader addressing challenges faced by organizations caring for the poor and diverse populations, and is home to programs focusing on education, research, and process improvement support for safety net providers. The system delivers primary care to more than 150,000 patients in Connecticut, and extends access to specialty care for more than 2.5 million individuals across the U.S. It is a national accrediting body for organizations training advanced practice providers, and offers accredited education and training for Medical Assistants in multiple states. As an incubator for new ideas in areas including social justice, the environment, and social determinants of health, the MWHS is addressing challenges faced by providers caring for underserved communities, creating innovative and impactful initiatives led by nationally and internationally recognized experts. As it forges pathways into the future of primary care, the MWHS honors Lillian Reba Moses (1924-2012), a granddaughter of slaves, and Gerard (Gerry) Weitzman (1938-1999), whose ancestors escaped pogroms in Eastern Europe. Their vision and commitment to justice and equity in healthcare is the foundation upon which the Moses/Weitzman Health System was built.
Location:
Middletown - Admin Building
City:
Middletown
State:
Connecticut
Time Type:
Full time
Compensation and Benefits:
$120,000-$140,000
At Moses/Weitzman Health System, we are committed to supporting the health, well-being, professional growth, and financial security of our employees. Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive total rewards package that can include competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, professional development and tuition assistance programs, employee assistance resources, flexible work arrangements where applicable, and other company-sponsored benefits. Specific benefit offerings and eligibility requirements may vary based on position, work location, scheduled hours, and applicable plan terms. Learn more about our benefits and career opportunities on our Careers website.
Job Description:
Community Health Center’s School-Based Health Center program is one of the largest school-based health programs in the country. This large, complex organization requires a highly organized and proactive leader to manage daily operations and programmatic services to achieve clinical and business goals, as well as partnering effectively with school administrators.
The Director of School Based Healthcare Services works closely with clinical leadership and guides staff in supporting more than 150 school-based health centers that deliver medical, dental and behavioral health services throughout the State of Connecticut. The Director will set performance objectives, evaluate and optimize operational performance, while ensuring regulatory and company standards are upheld, and preparing operational and financial reports.
The Director establishes and maintains a culture of collaboration and respect with school officials, funders and other interested parties, including parents and the broader community. The position includes preparing and submitting required funder reports in a timely, professional manner and advancing the model of SBHC through presentations at local, state or national meetings as requested. The Director maximizes student enrollment through the initiation and maintenance of relationships with school and community personnel while promoting and educating each school community about available services. This role will lead performance improvement initiatives to enhance departmental effectiveness, optimize processes, and improve overall performance.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
PROGRAM LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION:
- Works with executive, clinical, operational and finance leadership to provide high-quality access to school-based care in a cost-effective manner
- Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with school administrators
- Works with executive, clinical, operations, finance, and business intelligence leadership to track and display key performance indicators for the department and identify opportunities for program growth and increased revenue through visits and grant funding
- Collaborates with clinical staff to support coordinated care delivery, strengthen clinical workflows, and improve the quality and effectiveness of school-based health services
- Identifies, tracks and oversees efficiency of student enrollment process and outreach goals; ensures operational reports are accurate and disseminated to the correct staff for review and follow up
- Works with Grants department to identify, complete and submit grant applications; monitors all compliance with grant reporting in a timely and accurate manner
- Serves as a liaison between School-Based Health staff, school administration, and CHC leadership, managing relationships and contracts to support effective partnerships and service delivery
- Participates in hiring and training of new employees, including facilitating orientation activities and introductory meetings with school staff
- Facilitates process improvement initiatives and ensures staff are trained to new/updated workflows
- Proactively engages with internal staff and external partners to maintain compliance with accreditation, licensure and recognition programs including, but not limited to, HRSA, DPH, Joint Commission
- Completes DPH/District Quarterly Program reports and ensure timely submission
- Ensures the successful and timely opening of new school-based locations, including, but not limited to, coordination of facility renovations, oversight of technology set up, ordering equipment, furniture, and supplies, and communications with school administration and student population
- Visits all schools to build rapport and strengthen partnerships, report data to external partners and stay current on any changes in need or demand
- Participates and develops school and community committees that provide opportunities to enhance and promote the wellness of students
- Collects and analyzes feedback and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Participates in strategic planning and recommends initiatives to enhance student, parent, and stakeholder engagement and satisfaction
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as necessary
TEAM MANAGEMENT:
- Responsible for the recruitment, onboarding and offboarding of staff, including creating required training/shadowing schedules and introductory communications to team members welcoming new hires
- Manage time and attendance for assigned staff
- Evaluates staff performance and completes performance reviews and provides feedback
- Meets with staff regularly in both 1:1 and team meetings; build a strong and collaborative team
- Manages operational workflows
- Collaborates with executive, operations, HR and senior leadership regularly
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelors’ degree in relevant discipline required, Masters’ degree preferred
- Knowledge of school-based health strongly preferred
- Minimum of five years’ experience in a healthcare services setting, including experience in program oversight and outreach
- Minimum 3 years’ managerial experience
- Demonstrates excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Performs efficiently in a fast paced, high-pressure environment
- Skilled in developing processes and implementing and improving procedures and workflows
- Superior judgment
- Evidence of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Effective communicator at all levels in the organization with strong oral (public speaking / presenting) written and negotiation skills
- Reliable access to an automobile and valid driver’s license
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Minimal physical effort. Must be able to operate computer and telephone continuously
- Regular regional travel throughout Connecticut as necessary
- Exempt, Full-time (40 hours a week, 8 hours a day)
Organizational Summary:
The Moses/Weitzman Health System is a global leader addressing challenges faced by organizations caring for the poor and diverse populations, and is home to programs focusing on education, research, and process improvement support for safety net providers. The system delivers primary care to more than 150,000 patients in Connecticut, and extends access to specialty care for more than 2.5 million individuals across the U.S. It is a national accrediting body for organizations training advanced practice providers, and offers accredited education and training for Medical Assistants in multiple states. As an incubator for new ideas in areas including social justice, the environment, and social determinants of health, the MWHS is addressing challenges faced by providers caring for underserved communities, creating innovative and impactful initiatives led by nationally and internationally recognized experts. As it forges pathways into the future of primary care, the MWHS honors Lillian Reba Moses (1924-2012), a granddaughter of slaves, and Gerard (Gerry) Weitzman (1938-1999), whose ancestors escaped pogroms in Eastern Europe. Their vision and commitment to justice and equity in healthcare is the foundation upon which the Moses/Weitzman Health System was built.
Location:
Middletown - Admin Building
City:
Middletown
State:
Connecticut
Time Type:
Full time
Compensation and Benefits:
$120,000-$140,000
At Moses/Weitzman Health System, we are committed to supporting the health, well-being, professional growth, and financial security of our employees. Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive total rewards package that can include competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, retirement savings opportunities, paid time off, professional development and tuition assistance programs, employee assistance resources, flexible work arrangements where applicable, and other company-sponsored benefits. Specific benefit offerings and eligibility requirements may vary based on position, work location, scheduled hours, and applicable plan terms. Learn more about our benefits and career opportunities on our Careers website.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Director of Health Services Jobs
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires that your degree field directly relates to the Director of Health Services role. A master's in public health or healthcare administration is the clearest fit. A general business degree paired with an unrelated undergraduate field can trigger an RFE, so document the connection explicitly.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to identify hospital systems, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and managed care organizations that have filed LCAs for health services director roles. Employers already running this process are far less likely to cite sponsorship complexity as a reason to pass.
Distinguish your licensure requirements by state
Several states require a Nursing Home Administrator license or equivalent credential for Directors of Health Services overseeing long-term care. Confirm you hold or can obtain the required state license before accepting an offer, since licensure gaps can stall PERM and I-129 filings.
Benchmark your offered salary against OFLC prevailing wages
Run the specific job location and job title through the OFLC Wage Search before the offer stage. Directors of Health Services in metro areas often fall at Wage Level III or IV. An offer below the prevailing wage blocks LCA certification regardless of how willing the employer is to sponsor.
Clarify the sponsorship pathway before signing
Ask directly whether the employer intends to sponsor H-1B through the annual lottery or via a cap-exempt route, such as a nonprofit hospital affiliated with a university. Cap-exempt employers can file at any time, which removes lottery risk entirely from your timeline.
Document clinical or administrative oversight scope for PERM
If your sponsoring employer pursues a green card via PERM labor certification, DOL will scrutinize the job description closely. Ensure the posted duties reflect genuine supervisory and policy-setting responsibilities, not just administrative tasks, so the role satisfies the EB-2 advanced degree requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Director of Health Services role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS treats Director of Health Services as a specialty occupation when the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as public health, health administration, or clinical management. If the employer lists a general degree as acceptable, the specialty occupation argument weakens, so the job description wording matters significantly during the LCA and petition review.
Which visa types can sponsor a Director of Health Services from outside the U.S.?
The H-1B is the most common path for this role and requires employer sponsorship, an LCA certified by DOL, and selection in the annual cap lottery unless the employer qualifies as cap-exempt. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM is also viable for employers willing to commit to permanent residency. TN visa classification does not cover this title under the USMCA profession list, so Canadian and Mexican nationals still need H-1B or green card sponsorship.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring Directors of Health Services?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA sponsorship history for health services leadership roles, searchable by location and role type. Focusing your search on organizations that have already filed for this title removes the step of educating HR about the process and shortens time to offer.
Does a state license affect my visa sponsorship eligibility for this role?
It can. Some Director of Health Services positions, particularly in long-term care or skilled nursing facilities, require a state-issued administrator license as a condition of employment. If the job posting lists licensure as a requirement, you must hold or be eligible for that credential before the employer can file a valid LCA. Unlicensed candidates in states with strict requirements may face delays or denials unrelated to their visa status.
What degree level does USCIS typically expect for this role?
USCIS looks for a bachelor's degree at minimum in a field directly tied to the position, but most Director of Health Services roles at hospital systems and large health organizations specify a master's degree in public health, health administration, or a clinical specialty. A master's degree also strengthens an EB-2 green card petition by satisfying the advanced degree requirement without needing to argue exceptional ability. Candidates with only a bachelor's should be prepared for USCIS to issue an RFE questioning specialty occupation status.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Director of Health Services 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.