Mental Health Counseling Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Mental health counseling roles sponsor H-1B visas when the position requires a master's degree in counseling or a related clinical field. Licensure requirements vary by state, and many employers will sponsor while you complete supervised hours toward full licensure. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsPlease note, this position is open exclusively to Canadian citizens, as we are able to process a TN Visa only for individuals holding Canadian citizenship. If you are a Canadian citizen and this role aligns with your career goals, I’d be happy to connect and discuss further.
Why Greenstaff Medical?
Moving your nursing career to the United States involves more than finding a job. Our international recruitment team provides guidance throughout the process—from identifying suitable opportunities to navigating licensing, credentialing, immigration, and relocation requirements.
We work with candidates to understand their career goals, specialty, experience, preferred locations, and immigration pathway and help identify opportunities that may align with their profile.
Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent health care for our patients. Patients should achieve good outcomes and be happy with their experience of physical therapy.
- Evaluate new patients – understand their current medical and emotional situations and then develop plans of care.
- Treat patients and set measurable, functional goals. Making sure to answer their concerns and questions about their injury, progress and probable outcomes.
- Educate the patient on treatment options and home exercises that can assist in complimenting their clinical sessions.
- Supervising aides when they are providing modalities for non-Medicare, non-BCBSM patients, and also in their general set up and clean up duties.
- Monitor and re-evaluate patient progress; revising plans of care and resetting goals when needed to ensure the best possible outcome.
- Address pain management as a crucial component of care. Utilize techniques that can assist in pain reduction to increase their functions and everyday activities.
- Determine when to discharge patients. Teach patients proper mechanics, ergonomics, and strategies to reduce future incidents.
- Write timely and accurate documentation including; evaluations, re-evaluations discharges and daily progress notes.
- Achieve a reasonable level of productivity. This depends on the number of referrals and the type of patient presenting. However, with our normal outpatient orthopedic population, Team would expect 55 to 60 treatments plus evaluations a week from a full-time Physical Therapist.
- Participate in research studies supported by the clinic and help develop protocols for the most common diagnoses.
- Give input on policies, procedures and strategy to ensure that all Team Rehabilitation clinics provide the highest quality of care.
- Handle patient feedback and complaints promptly and professionally.
- Responsible for continuing to develop skills by staying updated in the latest research and techniques. Attend company in-house CEUs and use the continuing education allowance to attend seminars, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications and requirements:
- Doctorate or Masters in Physical Therapy
- Valid Physical Therapy License
- Must be committed to Team’s initiative of making DEI a priority - bringing a sense of belonging and empowerment within a diverse workforce.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits We Offer
- Visa Assistance & Full Sponsorship: Includes Green Card processing and premium options.
- Paid Time Off: 10 days per calendar year.
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Visa Screening & Licensing Reimbursement: Fees covered for FCCPT, NPTE, TOEFL and other immigration expenses.
- Relocation Support: Includes one-way airfare, 30 days of accommodation.
- Family Assistance: Support for bringing dependents to the U.S.
- Pay rate starting $35.00 USD with attractive overtime, shift differentials, and additional incentives available.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Physical therapy: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, New-Grad, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply now, you can call at +1 469-518-0258
Email - Gsusinternational@greenstaffmedical.com
Positions fill fast — apply today.
Please note: Visa sponsorship and employment opportunities are subject to individual eligibility, applicable immigration requirements, licensure requirements, and position availability.
Please note, this position is open exclusively to Canadian citizens, as we are able to process a TN Visa only for individuals holding Canadian citizenship. If you are a Canadian citizen and this role aligns with your career goals, I’d be happy to connect and discuss further.
Why Greenstaff Medical?
Moving your nursing career to the United States involves more than finding a job. Our international recruitment team provides guidance throughout the process—from identifying suitable opportunities to navigating licensing, credentialing, immigration, and relocation requirements.
We work with candidates to understand their career goals, specialty, experience, preferred locations, and immigration pathway and help identify opportunities that may align with their profile.
Responsibilities:
- Provide excellent health care for our patients. Patients should achieve good outcomes and be happy with their experience of physical therapy.
- Evaluate new patients – understand their current medical and emotional situations and then develop plans of care.
- Treat patients and set measurable, functional goals. Making sure to answer their concerns and questions about their injury, progress and probable outcomes.
- Educate the patient on treatment options and home exercises that can assist in complimenting their clinical sessions.
- Supervising aides when they are providing modalities for non-Medicare, non-BCBSM patients, and also in their general set up and clean up duties.
- Monitor and re-evaluate patient progress; revising plans of care and resetting goals when needed to ensure the best possible outcome.
- Address pain management as a crucial component of care. Utilize techniques that can assist in pain reduction to increase their functions and everyday activities.
- Determine when to discharge patients. Teach patients proper mechanics, ergonomics, and strategies to reduce future incidents.
- Write timely and accurate documentation including; evaluations, re-evaluations discharges and daily progress notes.
- Achieve a reasonable level of productivity. This depends on the number of referrals and the type of patient presenting. However, with our normal outpatient orthopedic population, Team would expect 55 to 60 treatments plus evaluations a week from a full-time Physical Therapist.
- Participate in research studies supported by the clinic and help develop protocols for the most common diagnoses.
- Give input on policies, procedures and strategy to ensure that all Team Rehabilitation clinics provide the highest quality of care.
- Handle patient feedback and complaints promptly and professionally.
- Responsible for continuing to develop skills by staying updated in the latest research and techniques. Attend company in-house CEUs and use the continuing education allowance to attend seminars, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
Qualifications and requirements:
- Doctorate or Masters in Physical Therapy
- Valid Physical Therapy License
- Must be committed to Team’s initiative of making DEI a priority - bringing a sense of belonging and empowerment within a diverse workforce.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Benefits We Offer
- Visa Assistance & Full Sponsorship: Includes Green Card processing and premium options.
- Paid Time Off: 10 days per calendar year.
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Visa Screening & Licensing Reimbursement: Fees covered for FCCPT, NPTE, TOEFL and other immigration expenses.
- Relocation Support: Includes one-way airfare, 30 days of accommodation.
- Family Assistance: Support for bringing dependents to the U.S.
- Pay rate starting $35.00 USD with attractive overtime, shift differentials, and additional incentives available.
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
- Physical therapy: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, New-Grad, Permanent
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply now, you can call at +1 469-518-0258
Email - Gsusinternational@greenstaffmedical.com
Positions fill fast — apply today.
Please note: Visa sponsorship and employment opportunities are subject to individual eligibility, applicable immigration requirements, licensure requirements, and position availability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Mental Health Counseling Jobs
Target employers with established H-1B histories
Hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and large behavioral health networks file H-1B petitions regularly. These employers have legal infrastructure in place, which makes the sponsorship process faster and less uncertain for you.
Clarify your licensure status upfront
State licensure requirements directly affect whether an employer will sponsor you. Be transparent about whether you hold a full license, a provisional license, or are still completing supervised hours before applying to roles.
Highlight your master's degree field precisely
H-1B eligibility for counseling roles depends on degree-to-job alignment. Degrees in clinical mental health counseling, counseling psychology, or social work carry stronger specialty occupation arguments than broader behavioral science degrees.
Pursue nonprofit and government employers for cap-exempt sponsorship
Employers affiliated with universities, nonprofits, or government research institutions are exempt from the H-1B annual cap. This means year-round filing with no lottery risk, which significantly improves your chances of getting sponsored.
Ask about sponsorship during the offer stage, not after
Many behavioral health employers will sponsor but don't advertise it. Raising the question at the offer stage, once they're committed to hiring you, is far more effective than asking during an initial screening call.
Use Migrate Mate to filter roles that already sponsor
Browsing general job boards wastes time on roles that won't sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces mental health counseling positions from employers with active visa sponsorship history, so you're only applying where it's actually possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does mental health counseling qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS has approved H-1B petitions for mental health counselors where the employer can demonstrate a master's degree in counseling, psychology, or a directly related field is the minimum requirement for the role. Positions that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to support. Clinical roles at hospitals or licensed outpatient programs tend to have the strongest specialty occupation arguments.
Can an employer sponsor me for an H-1B if I don't yet have full licensure?
Yes. Many employers sponsor mental health counselors who are working toward full licensure under a provisional or associate license. The H-1B covers the role itself, not the license. Your employer will need to show the position requires a relevant master's degree. Some states allow supervised practice under a temporary license, and employers factor that into their hiring plans when sponsoring international candidates.
Which types of mental health employers are most likely to sponsor visas?
Federally qualified health centers, VA medical centers, hospital-based behavioral health departments, and university counseling centers are the most active sponsors. These organizations file H-1B petitions routinely and often qualify as cap-exempt filers, meaning you avoid the lottery entirely. Community mental health organizations with federal or state funding contracts also sponsor regularly. Browse Migrate Mate to find roles specifically from employers with verified sponsorship histories.
My degree is in social work rather than counseling. Can I still get sponsored?
It depends on the role. A master's in social work (MSW) supports H-1B sponsorship for clinical social worker positions and many licensed counseling roles, provided the employer's job description aligns with social work practice. The key is degree-to-job fit. Roles explicitly requiring a counseling license tied to a counseling-specific degree may be harder to argue on an MSW alone. Titles like Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) map cleanly to MSW degrees.
Are O-1 or EB-1 visas realistic for mental health counselors?
O-1 visa and EB-1 visas are rarely viable for most mental health counselors. These categories require demonstrating extraordinary ability through national or international recognition, published research, awards, or significant contributions to the field. Clinicians who have authored research, led notable programs, or received professional recognition may have a case, but standard clinical practice credentials don't meet the threshold. The H-1B or, for qualifying nationalities, the TN visa are the realistic primary paths.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Mental Health Counseling 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.