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Medical Consultant roles in the U.S. qualify as specialty occupations under the H-1B visa, making them viable for visa sponsorship. Employers in healthcare consulting, hospital systems, and health tech regularly file LCAs and sponsor foreign-trained professionals with clinical or public health degrees.
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Hiring Department: Family and Community Medicine, Correctional Medicine
Location: Winnebago County Justice Center, 650 West State St., Rockford, IL 61102
Requisition ID: 1043573
FTE: 1.0
Posting Close Date: 11/19/2026
Work Schedule: Flexible Shifts
# of Positions: 4
Workplace Type: Onsite
Salary Range: The budgeted salary range for the position is $78,000 - $83,000 annually. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
This position is located on the Rockford campus 90 miles northwest of Chicago.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for performing psychological assessments to determine inmates' level of mental health functioning, evaluating the presence of mental health or substance abuse disorders, providing individual and group counseling sessions, coordination with the judicial system, and preparing inmates to reintegrate into lives after release. This position works under supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Administer validated tools at intake for evaluation of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
- Perform psychological assessments to inmates to determine mental health functioning and assess need for additional monitoring for self-harm. Initiate follow-up assessments as needed.
- Evaluate the presence of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
- Develop treatment plans for inmate psycho-social issues.
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions and education to prepare inmates to reintegrate into their lives after release.
- Provide trauma-informed counseling in the appropriate setting.
- Provide social service recommendations for the judiciary, corrections and criminal justice professionals on inmate cases.
- Document assessments, treatments, individual or group counseling in the EMR per policy.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited school or university in social or behavioral science or a related health specialty area. Based on institutional requirements for each position:
- Current State of IL Licensure as a Licensed Social Worker or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Specialty Factors (required qualifications)
1) Current State of Illinois Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
2) Skill in providing evidence-based psychotherapy services and trauma-informed care.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CADC- Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor
- Experience in a correctional setting
- Ability to speak and understand Spanish
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
Please upload college transcripts and a list of three professional references at the time of submitting your application. If you do not have a copy of your transcripts at the time of the application, please email a pdf copy to rockfordhr@uic.edu by the position close date.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Medical Social Consultant, Correctional Medicine
Hiring Department: Family and Community Medicine, Correctional Medicine
Location: Winnebago County Justice Center, 650 West State St., Rockford, IL 61102
Requisition ID: 1043573
FTE: 1.0
Posting Close Date: 11/19/2026
Work Schedule: Flexible Shifts
# of Positions: 4
Workplace Type: Onsite
Salary Range: The budgeted salary range for the position is $78,000 - $83,000 annually. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
This position is located on the Rockford campus 90 miles northwest of Chicago.
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for performing psychological assessments to determine inmates' level of mental health functioning, evaluating the presence of mental health or substance abuse disorders, providing individual and group counseling sessions, coordination with the judicial system, and preparing inmates to reintegrate into lives after release. This position works under supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Administer validated tools at intake for evaluation of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
- Perform psychological assessments to inmates to determine mental health functioning and assess need for additional monitoring for self-harm. Initiate follow-up assessments as needed.
- Evaluate the presence of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
- Develop treatment plans for inmate psycho-social issues.
- Provide individual and group counseling sessions and education to prepare inmates to reintegrate into their lives after release.
- Provide trauma-informed counseling in the appropriate setting.
- Provide social service recommendations for the judiciary, corrections and criminal justice professionals on inmate cases.
- Document assessments, treatments, individual or group counseling in the EMR per policy.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited school or university in social or behavioral science or a related health specialty area. Based on institutional requirements for each position:
- Current State of IL Licensure as a Licensed Social Worker or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Specialty Factors (required qualifications)
1) Current State of Illinois Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
2) Skill in providing evidence-based psychotherapy services and trauma-informed care.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CADC- Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Counselor
- Experience in a correctional setting
- Ability to speak and understand Spanish
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
Please upload college transcripts and a list of three professional references at the time of submitting your application. If you do not have a copy of your transcripts at the time of the application, please email a pdf copy to rockfordhr@uic.edu by the position close date.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Medical Consultant
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Medical Consultant roles require a directly related bachelor's degree or higher. If your degree is in medicine, public health, or biomedical sciences, confirm USCIS would consider it a qualifying field before you apply to roles that list it only as preferred.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to find employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Medical Consultant or related health advisory roles, so you're not wasting time on companies that have never sponsored a visa in this occupation.
Check prevailing wage tiers before accepting an offer
Your offer must meet the DOL prevailing wage for the role's location and job zone. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify which wage level your responsibilities map to before you accept, since an underpaid offer can delay or block LCA certification.
Document clinical or advisory experience by functional area
Many Medical Consultant positions span utilization review, payer strategy, or health economics. Break your experience into these tracks when building your resume so employers can directly match your background to the specialty occupation definition USCIS applies.
Ask employers to file the LCA before the job offer closes
LCA certification from DOL typically takes around seven business days, but it must be complete before the I-129 petition can be filed with USCIS. Confirm the employer has started this step during the offer negotiation phase, not after you've signed.
Understand how consulting firm structures affect your petition
If you're hired by a staffing or consulting firm that places you at a client site, USCIS scrutinizes end-client control carefully. Get a copy of the client agreement showing the actual worksite and confirm your day-to-day supervisor aligns with what the petition describes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS treats Medical Consultant positions as specialty occupations when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as medicine, public health, health informatics, or biomedical sciences. Roles that accept any degree, regardless of field, are more likely to face an RFE challenging specialty occupation status.
Which visas are most commonly used to sponsor Medical Consultant roles?
The H-1B is the most common path, covering specialty occupations with an annual cap and lottery. TN visa status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the role maps to a qualifying USMCA profession. For longer-term options, EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship is possible through PERM labor certification, which requires the employer to test the U.S. labor market first.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor visas for Medical Consultant jobs?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified sponsorship history for roles like Medical Consultant, so you can focus your search on companies that have already committed to the LCA and I-129 filing process. This saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering sponsorship availability only during the offer stage.
Does my foreign medical degree count toward the specialty occupation requirement?
A foreign medical degree can satisfy the educational requirement, but its equivalency must be established. USCIS accepts credential evaluations from recognized organizations to confirm a foreign degree is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's or higher. If your degree is a three-year program, you may need a formal equivalency assessment or additional postgraduate credentials to meet the standard.
What makes a Medical Consultant sponsorship petition more likely to face an RFE?
USCIS is more likely to issue a Request for Evidence when the job description is broad, the degree requirement is stated as preferred rather than required, or the employer is a staffing firm placing you at a third-party client site. A tightly written job description that ties each core duty to a specific field of study significantly reduces RFE risk for Medical Consultant petitions.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Medical Consultant 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.