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Licensed Professional Counselors can find H-1B visa sponsorship with hospitals, community mental health centers, and private group practices. Your master's degree in counseling or a related field satisfies the specialty occupation requirement, making LPC roles a strong fit for employer-sponsored visas. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsAt LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!
We are actively looking to hire talented licensed therapists in the Dover area who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.
Please apply now or contact me directly:
Tom Kingsley
Director, Practice Development
(e) Tom.Kingsley@LifeStance.com
What we offer licensed therapists:
- Competitive compensation $85,000+, compensation model based on productivity
- Signing bonus
- Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings
- Flexible work schedule
- Outpatient only
- Full-time available
- No nights, no hospital calls, no weekends
- Hybrid schedule with telemedicine and in-person flexibility
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, EAP and more
- Additional compensation for collaboration with mid-levels (optional)
- Collegial work environment
- Newly designed and modern offices
- Full administrative support
- Latest in digital technology
- Strong work/life balance
Licensed therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking licensed therapists that are:
- Fully licensed and credentialed in one or more US states
- Experienced in working with adult, and/or child and adolescent populations
About LifeStance Health
LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.
LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.
Our values:
Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994.
Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better. Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives by improving access to trusted, affordable, and personalized mental healthcare. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in behavioral health.
Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing behavioral health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our clinical team!
We are actively looking to hire talented licensed therapists in the Dover area who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence.
Please apply now or contact me directly:
Tom Kingsley
Director, Practice Development
(e) Tom.Kingsley@LifeStance.com
What we offer licensed therapists:
- Competitive compensation $85,000+, compensation model based on productivity
- Signing bonus
- Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings
- Flexible work schedule
- Outpatient only
- Full-time available
- No nights, no hospital calls, no weekends
- Hybrid schedule with telemedicine and in-person flexibility
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, EAP and more
- Additional compensation for collaboration with mid-levels (optional)
- Collegial work environment
- Newly designed and modern offices
- Full administrative support
- Latest in digital technology
- Strong work/life balance
Licensed therapists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking licensed therapists that are:
- Fully licensed and credentialed in one or more US states
- Experienced in working with adult, and/or child and adolescent populations
About LifeStance Health
LifeStance is a national provider of mental healthcare services focused on evidenced-based, medically driven treatment services for children, adolescents and adults suffering from a variety of mental health issues in an outpatient care setting, both in-person at its clinics nationwide and through its digital health telemedicine offering. The company employs psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists throughout the US.
LifeStance Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees.
Our values:
Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.
Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.
Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.
One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.
LifeStance Health complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact our Human Resources Team at ADA@lifestance.com or by calling +1-800-308-0994.
Please note: This contact is intended solely for accommodation requests. Inquiries regarding applications, resumes and applicant status should not be sent to this email address as they will not be reviewed or responded to. To apply for a position, please use our official careers page.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Licensed Professional Counselor
Target employers with established HR infrastructure
Large hospital systems, university counseling centers, and multi-site behavioral health networks are far more likely to have immigration counsel on retainer and experience processing H-1B petitions for licensed clinical staff than small private practices.
Secure your state license before applying
Most employers won't initiate H-1B sponsorship until you hold a valid state LPC license. Prioritize licensure in the state where you want to work, since licenses aren't transferable and reciprocity agreements vary significantly by state.
Understand how supervised hours affect your timeline
Many states require 2,000 to 4,000 post-graduate supervised hours before granting full licensure. If you're still accumulating hours, clarify with the employer whether they'll sponsor during the supervised residency period or only after full licensure.
Frame your specialty clearly in job applications
Employers sponsoring H-1B visas need to demonstrate the role requires a specific degree. Highlighting a defined specialty, such as trauma, substance use, or adolescent mental health, strengthens the specialty occupation argument in your petition.
Ask about cap-exempt employer options
Nonprofit mental health agencies affiliated with universities or government entities may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. This means you could start without waiting for the annual lottery, which is a significant advantage worth asking about directly.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Browse LPC roles on Migrate Mate to identify employers actively open to visa sponsorship. Filtering by sponsorship willingness saves time and connects you directly with organizations that have already committed to hiring international candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an LPC role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Licensed Professional Counselor positions qualify as specialty occupations because they require at minimum a master's degree in counseling, psychology, or a closely related field. USCIS has consistently approved H-1B visa petitions for licensed clinical counselors when the employer demonstrates the degree requirement is standard for the role and the applicant holds the appropriate credentials.
Can I get H-1B sponsorship if I'm still completing my supervised hours for full licensure?
Some employers will sponsor H-1B status during the supervised residency period, particularly large behavioral health organizations with dedicated HR teams. However, many require full LPC licensure before initiating a petition. Ask each employer directly during the interview process, since policy varies. Securing your associate or provisional license first strengthens your position significantly.
Which types of employers are most likely to sponsor LPCs for a visa?
Hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, VA medical centers, university counseling centers, and large nonprofit behavioral health agencies sponsor the most LPC visa petitions. Private group practices occasionally sponsor but lack the administrative infrastructure to manage immigration filings reliably. Migrate Mate lists LPC roles filtered by sponsorship openness, so you can identify the right employers without wasting applications.
Does my master's degree from outside the United States satisfy H-1B educational requirements?
It can, but the degree must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a credentialed foreign credential evaluation service. Most state licensing boards also require this evaluation before granting an LPC license. If your foreign degree is determined equivalent to a U.S. master's in counseling or a related field, it satisfies the H-1B specialty occupation educational requirement and supports your state licensure application simultaneously.
Are LPC H-1B petitions commonly approved by USCIS?
Approval rates for behavioral health and counseling H-1B petitions are generally solid when the employer documents the degree requirement clearly and the applicant holds a relevant master's degree. The most common issue isn't denial on specialty occupation grounds but rather lottery selection, since most LPC employers are cap-subject. Petitions for cap-exempt employers, such as nonprofit community mental health centers affiliated with research institutions, bypass the lottery entirely.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Licensed Professional 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.