Licensed Mental Health Professional Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Licensed Mental Health Professionals, including LCSWs, LPCs, and LMFTs, are regularly sponsored for H-1B visas. Mental health roles qualify as specialty occupations when a master's degree in counseling, social work, or a related clinical field is required. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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NaphCare is currently hiring FT Licensed Mental Health Professionals (Dependent and Independent Licensed, LCSWs, LCMHCs, etc.) just like you to join our team at the Santa Cruz County Jail located in Santa Cruz, CA.
NaphCare is a family owned, healthcare technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 35 years. Come join our team of over 5000 employees and growing! NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do.
NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare.
NaphCare Full Time Benefits:
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan
- Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- We offer low cost benefits to our employees and their families.
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- On-site education
- Free Continuing Education!
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.
With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry. If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.
Newly licensed is welcome!
We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications for Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LCSWs, LCMHCs, etc.):
- Master's prepared Mental Health Professional with active, unrestricted licensure as a (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LISW, etc.) in CA
- Can be Dependent or Independently Licensed
- A valid CPR card
- A minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience in a mental health care setting, with correctional healthcare experience preferred
- Must have knowledge and experience in the identification and treatment of mental health and co-occurring substance abuse disorders, discharge planning, principles of social work, basic principles of individual and group behavior, and a working knowledge of psychotropic medications.
We know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions and/or resume to hiring@naphcare.com with the position and location you’re interested in.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
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Overview:
NaphCare is currently hiring FT Licensed Mental Health Professionals (Dependent and Independent Licensed, LCSWs, LCMHCs, etc.) just like you to join our team at the Santa Cruz County Jail located in Santa Cruz, CA.
NaphCare is a family owned, healthcare technology company that has been delivering high quality healthcare to correctional facilities across the nation for over 35 years. Come join our team of over 5000 employees and growing! NaphCare pays well, offers outstanding benefits, and has an incredibly engaged corporate support team to make sure you have what you need to be truly excellent at what you do.
NaphCare partners with correctional facilities to provide proactive, patient-focused healthcare.
NaphCare Full Time Benefits:
- Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan
- Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
- We offer low cost benefits to our employees and their families.
- Employment Assistance Program (EAP) services
- 100% vested 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
- Tuition Assistance
- Referral bonuses
- On-site education
- Free Continuing Education!
- Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
- Generous paid time off & paid holidays
NaphCare has a partnership with NetCE that provides CEU/CME for our staff. NetCE uses a rigorous peer review process to ensure that all activities and content are up-to-date. This service streamlines continuing education for all NaphCare Employees to meet state specific requirements for maintaining licensing.
With NaphCare, you'll play a critical role in our continuing mission to be the leading provider of quality healthcare in the correctional industry. If you want a career that will make a difference, choose the company that is different.
Newly licensed is welcome!
We support your growth and internal promotion. Once hired, we encourage our employees to continue to seek opportunities for advancement and leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications for Licensed Mental Health Professionals (LCSWs, LCMHCs, etc.):
- Master's prepared Mental Health Professional with active, unrestricted licensure as a (LCSW, LCMHC, LMFT, LMHP, LISW, etc.) in CA
- Can be Dependent or Independently Licensed
- A valid CPR card
- A minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience in a mental health care setting, with correctional healthcare experience preferred
- Must have knowledge and experience in the identification and treatment of mental health and co-occurring substance abuse disorders, discharge planning, principles of social work, basic principles of individual and group behavior, and a working knowledge of psychotropic medications.
We know you may have questions before applying. To speak to a recruiter directly, email your questions and/or resume to hiring@naphcare.com with the position and location you’re interested in.
Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Licensed Mental Health Professional Jobs
Target employers with H-1B filing history
Large hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and VA facilities have established immigration infrastructure and sponsor mental health professionals regularly. Smaller private practices rarely have the resources or legal support to file H-1B petitions.
Confirm your state license is transferable
Each state issues its own clinical license, and requirements vary significantly. Verify that your home-country credentials are eligible for licensure in your target state before accepting an offer, since employers sponsor the position, not just the person.
Clarify the degree requirement in the job listing
H-1B specialty occupation approval depends on the role requiring a specific degree. If a listing says a master's is preferred but not required, that weakens the petition. Look for postings that explicitly require a master's in counseling, social work, or psychology.
Ask about cap-exempt employer options
Nonprofit mental health agencies affiliated with universities or research institutions may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. This means they can file year-round without waiting for the April lottery, which significantly reduces your timeline to authorization.
Get your foreign credentials evaluated early
If you trained outside the United States, a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved organization is required for both state licensure and the H-1B petition. Starting this process before you apply saves weeks and prevents offer delays.
Understand the timeline between offer and start date
H-1B petitions for cap-subject employers are filed in April with an October 1 start date. Factor in USCIS processing time when negotiating your start date, and ask whether the employer will pay for premium processing to accelerate the decision.
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Find Licensed Mental Health Professional JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Licensed Mental Health Professional role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, licensed mental health roles including LCSWs, LPCs, LMFTs, and licensed psychologists generally qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because they require at least a master's degree in a specific clinical field. USCIS has approved H-1B petitions for these roles consistently, particularly when the job listing explicitly requires a graduate-level degree and the employer is a hospital, health system, or established nonprofit provider.
Which employers most commonly sponsor mental health professionals for visas?
Large hospital networks, federally qualified health centers, Veterans Affairs facilities, university counseling centers, and nonprofit behavioral health organizations are the most active H-1B sponsors for mental health roles. These employers have dedicated HR and legal teams experienced with immigration petitions. Migrate Mate lets you filter sponsorship-friendly mental health job listings so you can focus applications on employers with a documented history of sponsoring this role.
Do I need a U.S. state license before my employer can file an H-1B petition?
Not necessarily at the time of filing, but you must hold a valid state license before you can legally practice. Many employers will file the H-1B petition while you are completing the state licensure process, as long as the license is in place by your start date. Some states offer provisional or supervised licensure, which can bridge the gap while your full license application is pending.
Can my foreign master's degree in counseling or psychology support an H-1B petition?
Yes, but it needs to be evaluated by a NACES-approved credential evaluation agency to confirm it is equivalent to a U.S. master's degree. A three-year or four-year graduate program from Australia, the UK, Canada, India, or most other countries can satisfy the degree requirement when properly evaluated. Without this evaluation, neither your state licensing board nor your employer's immigration attorney can verify the credential for petition purposes.
What is the H-1B lottery and how does it affect mental health job seekers?
Most H-1B petitions are subject to an annual cap of 85,000 slots, selected by random lottery each April for an October 1 start date. If your registration is not selected, you cannot start that year under H-1B. Cap-exempt employers, including many nonprofit hospitals and university-affiliated clinics, can file outside the lottery. Prioritizing cap-exempt employers significantly reduces uncertainty if you are on OPT, in a grace period, or need authorization quickly.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Licensed Mental Health Professional 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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