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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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Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
VPH Therapeutic Services
Job Summary:
Performs behavioral health diagnostic and psychosocial assessments utilizing the DSM, implements group, family and individual psychotherapeutic interventions including crisis intervention, develops treatment plans and disposition plans. Maintains contact with family and community agencies and makes referrals. Actively collaborates with team to meet patient care management and system improvement goals. Represents the behavioral health enterprise on institutional and community committees/task forces.
We’re seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LCSW or LPC-MHSP) to join our new outpatient service line supporting Ambulatory ECT patients. This hybrid role blends direct patient care and administrative responsibilities care coordination and program support. The clinician will conduct initial patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate therapy and resources as part of a collaborative team. The position offers a flexible hybrid schedule after 90 days.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides initial assessment and develops plan of care according to TN Department of Mental Health, The Joint Commission and CMS Best Practice Guidelines and within the scope of their license by the Tennessee Health Related Boards.
- Provides targeted evidence based interventions into clinical practice with patients.
- Facilitates transitions to appropriate levels of care via in person, telephone or telehealth contact.
- Acts as clinical liaison with patient, family, treatment team and community.
- Contributes to the organization by actively participating in process improvement initiatives and shared decision making.
- Engages in regularly scheduled supervision as required by the Tennessee Health Related Boards.
- Maintains professional documentation which meets department and VUMC standards as it relates to compliance.
- Provides leadership and supervision within scope of license to meet departmental needs.
- Maintains confidentiality and privilege in accordance with TN state codes and statutes.
- Upholds ethical standards in accordance with relevant professional association’s code of ethics.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
- Crisis Intervention (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of crisis intervention in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
- Clinical Counseling (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of clinical counseling in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
- Peer Leadership (Novice): Establishes personal goals, as a member of a team, which takes the needs of others into consideration. Works well with others in a team environment as a member of a self-managed work team, in rotational assignments or as part of a project team selected from a "pool" of peers. Shows leadership and initiative in situations where supervision is not present or required. Accepts constructive criticism from team members and modifies tasks, deliverables and/or behavior accordingly. Sensitive to the goals and needs of peers. Helps others without being directed to do so and goes out of the way to contribute to team success.
- Risk Management (Intermediate): Demonstrates full command of risk management in situations of a difficult nature for a major problem. Conducts analysis, identification, planning and control of risk management procedures and practices at the functional unit level that can adversely impact the business. Conducts prevention, contingency planning and preparation of alternatives for normal problems. Displays knowledge of common risk identification methods such as objectives-based, scenario-based, taxonomy-based and common-risk checking.
- Patient Assessment (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient assessments in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
- Patient Diagnosis (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient diagnosis in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
- Patient Documentation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient documentation in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering patient documentation services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.
These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.
Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Core Accountabilities:
- Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
- Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
- Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
- Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities:
Supporting Colleagues:
- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Delivering Excellent Services:
- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
Ensuring High Quality:
- Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Managing Resources Effectively:
- Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
Fostering Innovation:
- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
LIC-Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Tennessee, LIC-Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider - Licensure-Others
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
2 years
Education:
Master's
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
VPH Therapeutic Services
Job Summary:
Performs behavioral health diagnostic and psychosocial assessments utilizing the DSM, implements group, family and individual psychotherapeutic interventions including crisis intervention, develops treatment plans and disposition plans. Maintains contact with family and community agencies and makes referrals. Actively collaborates with team to meet patient care management and system improvement goals. Represents the behavioral health enterprise on institutional and community committees/task forces.
We’re seeking a Licensed Mental Health Professional (LCSW or LPC-MHSP) to join our new outpatient service line supporting Ambulatory ECT patients. This hybrid role blends direct patient care and administrative responsibilities care coordination and program support. The clinician will conduct initial patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and coordinate therapy and resources as part of a collaborative team. The position offers a flexible hybrid schedule after 90 days.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides initial assessment and develops plan of care according to TN Department of Mental Health, The Joint Commission and CMS Best Practice Guidelines and within the scope of their license by the Tennessee Health Related Boards.
- Provides targeted evidence based interventions into clinical practice with patients.
- Facilitates transitions to appropriate levels of care via in person, telephone or telehealth contact.
- Acts as clinical liaison with patient, family, treatment team and community.
- Contributes to the organization by actively participating in process improvement initiatives and shared decision making.
- Engages in regularly scheduled supervision as required by the Tennessee Health Related Boards.
- Maintains professional documentation which meets department and VUMC standards as it relates to compliance.
- Provides leadership and supervision within scope of license to meet departmental needs.
- Maintains confidentiality and privilege in accordance with TN state codes and statutes.
- Upholds ethical standards in accordance with relevant professional association’s code of ethics.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
- Crisis Intervention (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of crisis intervention in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
- Clinical Counseling (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of clinical counseling in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
- Peer Leadership (Novice): Establishes personal goals, as a member of a team, which takes the needs of others into consideration. Works well with others in a team environment as a member of a self-managed work team, in rotational assignments or as part of a project team selected from a "pool" of peers. Shows leadership and initiative in situations where supervision is not present or required. Accepts constructive criticism from team members and modifies tasks, deliverables and/or behavior accordingly. Sensitive to the goals and needs of peers. Helps others without being directed to do so and goes out of the way to contribute to team success.
- Risk Management (Intermediate): Demonstrates full command of risk management in situations of a difficult nature for a major problem. Conducts analysis, identification, planning and control of risk management procedures and practices at the functional unit level that can adversely impact the business. Conducts prevention, contingency planning and preparation of alternatives for normal problems. Displays knowledge of common risk identification methods such as objectives-based, scenario-based, taxonomy-based and common-risk checking.
- Patient Assessment (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient assessments in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
- Patient Diagnosis (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient diagnosis in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
- Patient Documentation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient documentation in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering patient documentation services without requiring support and instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job.
Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.
These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.
Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Core Accountabilities:
- Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
- Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
- Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
- Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities:
Supporting Colleagues:
- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance and gain knowledge in new areas.
- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.
- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences.
Delivering Excellent Services:
- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.
- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.
- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness.
Ensuring High Quality:
- Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.
- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them.
- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring.
Managing Resources Effectively:
- Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.
- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.
- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities.
Fostering Innovation:
- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.
- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.
- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
LIC-Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Tennessee, LIC-Licensed Professional Counselor-Mental Health Service Provider - Licensure-Others
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
2 years
Education:
Master's
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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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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