Licensed Professional Counselor Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
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 JobsPay: $70,000 annual salary
Schedule: Full time, Monday – Friday, day schedule
Benefit package includes:
- Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
- Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave, Military Leave, and Civic Duty
Work with a purpose! Make a difference! Operated by the Management & Training Corporation, the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas, provides a unique opportunity for treatment professionals. Join our team and help people looking to turn their lives around.
What you’ll do: You’ll be responsible for providing counseling services to Inmates and implementing complex treatment and discharge plans for Inmates with dual diagnosis, social or mental health issues. Serves as a professional resource to other counselors in resolving complex case problems and provides clinical supervision and guidance. Provides mental health services to Inmates in compliance with medical and East Texas Treatment Facility (ETTF), Management & Training Corporation (MTC), and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.
Essential Functions:
- Knowledge of alcoholism, chemical dependency, addiction, co-dependency, and related disorders.
- Design, implement complex programs treatment and discharge plans for Inmates with dual diagnosis, social or mental health issues; conducts intensive or comprehensive interventions.
- Assume independent clinical responsibility for all Inmates including the application of crisis intervention techniques to include suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior, and taking appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
- Collaborates with supervisor or other psychiatric, social work, or medical professionals on specific case related issues to maintain continuity of care, and to aid in achieving therapeutic and restorative goals for Inmates through individual and group counseling.
- Conduct diagnosis and evaluation tests for Inmates to determine needs, establish goals and develop plans; make referrals to contract professionals for assessment and treatment of Inmates.
- Prepare progress reports; provide recommendations regarding discharge plans; make case presentations; and assist program supervisor and treatment team.
- Maintain and monitor confidentiality of Inmates and their files; audit files to determine that all services provided are documented; review status of Inmates to determine that all treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings; promote communication and the proper flow of relevant information between administration, staff and Inmates.
- Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervene when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
- Maintain accountability of Inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or United States Department of Education (USDE).
- Must possess current valid licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Must maintain valid licensure for continued employment in position.
- A valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.
Pay: $70,000 annual salary
Schedule: Full time, Monday – Friday, day schedule
Benefit package includes:
- Medical, Vision, Dental, and Prescription Drug Benefits
- Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Bereavement Leave, Military Leave, and Civic Duty
Work with a purpose! Make a difference! Operated by the Management & Training Corporation, the East Texas Treatment Facility in Henderson, Texas, provides a unique opportunity for treatment professionals. Join our team and help people looking to turn their lives around.
What you’ll do: You’ll be responsible for providing counseling services to Inmates and implementing complex treatment and discharge plans for Inmates with dual diagnosis, social or mental health issues. Serves as a professional resource to other counselors in resolving complex case problems and provides clinical supervision and guidance. Provides mental health services to Inmates in compliance with medical and East Texas Treatment Facility (ETTF), Management & Training Corporation (MTC), and Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) directives.
Essential Functions:
- Knowledge of alcoholism, chemical dependency, addiction, co-dependency, and related disorders.
- Design, implement complex programs treatment and discharge plans for Inmates with dual diagnosis, social or mental health issues; conducts intensive or comprehensive interventions.
- Assume independent clinical responsibility for all Inmates including the application of crisis intervention techniques to include suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior, and taking appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
- Collaborates with supervisor or other psychiatric, social work, or medical professionals on specific case related issues to maintain continuity of care, and to aid in achieving therapeutic and restorative goals for Inmates through individual and group counseling.
- Conduct diagnosis and evaluation tests for Inmates to determine needs, establish goals and develop plans; make referrals to contract professionals for assessment and treatment of Inmates.
- Prepare progress reports; provide recommendations regarding discharge plans; make case presentations; and assist program supervisor and treatment team.
- Maintain and monitor confidentiality of Inmates and their files; audit files to determine that all services provided are documented; review status of Inmates to determine that all treatment and therapeutic programs are completed.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings; promote communication and the proper flow of relevant information between administration, staff and Inmates.
- Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervene when inappropriate behaviors are observed; provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
- Maintain accountability of Inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or United States Department of Education (USDE).
- Must possess current valid licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor. Must maintain valid licensure for continued employment in position.
- A valid driver’s license in the state of Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.
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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.