Program Facilitator Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Program Facilitator roles in workforce development, education, and community services can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Employers in nonprofits, government contractors, and training organizations file LCAs with DOL before sponsoring, and H-1B status runs up to three years, extendable to six.
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At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same. As one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery. Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.
Why Join Us
When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always. Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter. If you’re energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here. Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Coordinator (PC I, PC II, PC III) is responsible for the direct care of inpatient, residential, and partial hospitalization patients by providing patient supervision and support. The PCs provide structure and boundaries for our patients. They provide bathroom and milieu support as well as contribute to the implementation of therapeutic programming which may include care delivery and program documentation. The PCs provide mealtime support, supporting patients with their dietary needs, and supervising patients at meals and snacks.
The PC Should Be Able To
- Be willing and able to work at all ERC Pathlight local sites as assigned
- Be compliant with certification and regulatory requirements for each practice location
- Maintain a flexible schedule to meet organizational staffing needs
- Be available to work weekends and holidays as required
- Be available to work on-call shifts based on business needs, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Milieu Management, including (but not limited to) the following:
- Maintains daily program structure by following program schedule
- Completes observation rounds and safety checks as ordered by physician
- Works with patients on de-escalation and implementing coping skills per treatment plan
- Conducts room searches and luggage searches
- Takes patients out on fresh air breaks and mindful movement exposures
- Provides ongoing bathroom monitoring
- Take patient vital signs, weights, urine Specific Gravity (may vary by location and program)
- Group Facilitation
- Participates in group facilitation
- Compliant with documentation in EHR for group facilitation
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Supports group outings
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Meal Support, including (but not limited to) the following:
- Participates in all meals and snacks with patients as needed per facility
- Provides meal support through coaching and skills per treatment team at eating disorder treatment locations (when not assigned to an eating disorder treatment location, performs other duties as assigned based on program and operational needs)
- Provides administrative support as needed around mealtimes
-
Ensures adherence to allergy-safety system
-
Administrative Support
- Complete all appropriate documentation as needed in compliance with standards (some indicated above) including but not limited to patient observations, meals, and events that occur during shift
- Provides patient transportation as needed for medical appointments (may vary by location and program)
- Supports additional transportation needs, including but not limited to outings, grocery shopping, or other facility needs
- May provide support for additional food procurement as needed once per week
- Distributes mail and packages daily
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Program Coordinator I (PC I)
- High School Diploma or GED (required)
- Valid driver’s license with safe driving record: required only at locations operating company vehicles or requiring driving on behalf of the company (required)
- Washington teammates must hold a state credential (may be pending at time of hire) (required)
- ServSafe certification may be required depending on state and local licensing regulations (required)
- Mental Health/Psych Tech or CNA certification (preferred)
Program Coordinator II (PC II)
- High School Diploma or GED (required)
- Minimum of one (1) year of direct patient care experience (required)
- Valid driver’s license with safe driving record: required only at locations operating company vehicles or requiring driving on behalf of the company (required)
- Washington teammates must hold a state credential (may be pending at time of hire) (required)
- ServSafe certification may be required depending on state and local licensing regulations (required)
Program Coordinator III (PC III)
- Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field (required)
- Minimum of six (6) months of experience in a behavioral health or related field (required)
- Valid driver’s license with safe driving record: required only at locations operating company vehicles or requiring driving on behalf of the company (required)
- Washington teammates must hold a state credential (may be pending at time of hire) (required)
- ServSafe certification may be required depending on state and local licensing regulations (required)
COMPENSATION
The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations. California Pay Range $21 - $29 USD
What We Offer
At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life. We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. That’s why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home. When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.
Who We Are
At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same. As one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery. Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope.
Why Join Us
When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always. Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter. If you’re energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here. Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Coordinator (PC I, PC II, PC III) is responsible for the direct care of inpatient, residential, and partial hospitalization patients by providing patient supervision and support. The PCs provide structure and boundaries for our patients. They provide bathroom and milieu support as well as contribute to the implementation of therapeutic programming which may include care delivery and program documentation. The PCs provide mealtime support, supporting patients with their dietary needs, and supervising patients at meals and snacks.
The PC Should Be Able To
- Be willing and able to work at all ERC Pathlight local sites as assigned
- Be compliant with certification and regulatory requirements for each practice location
- Maintain a flexible schedule to meet organizational staffing needs
- Be available to work weekends and holidays as required
- Be available to work on-call shifts based on business needs, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Milieu Management, including (but not limited to) the following:
- Maintains daily program structure by following program schedule
- Completes observation rounds and safety checks as ordered by physician
- Works with patients on de-escalation and implementing coping skills per treatment plan
- Conducts room searches and luggage searches
- Takes patients out on fresh air breaks and mindful movement exposures
- Provides ongoing bathroom monitoring
- Take patient vital signs, weights, urine Specific Gravity (may vary by location and program)
- Group Facilitation
- Participates in group facilitation
- Compliant with documentation in EHR for group facilitation
-
Supports group outings
-
Meal Support, including (but not limited to) the following:
- Participates in all meals and snacks with patients as needed per facility
- Provides meal support through coaching and skills per treatment team at eating disorder treatment locations (when not assigned to an eating disorder treatment location, performs other duties as assigned based on program and operational needs)
- Provides administrative support as needed around mealtimes
-
Ensures adherence to allergy-safety system
-
Administrative Support
- Complete all appropriate documentation as needed in compliance with standards (some indicated above) including but not limited to patient observations, meals, and events that occur during shift
- Provides patient transportation as needed for medical appointments (may vary by location and program)
- Supports additional transportation needs, including but not limited to outings, grocery shopping, or other facility needs
- May provide support for additional food procurement as needed once per week
- Distributes mail and packages daily
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Program Coordinator I (PC I)
- High School Diploma or GED (required)
- Valid driver’s license with safe driving record: required only at locations operating company vehicles or requiring driving on behalf of the company (required)
- Washington teammates must hold a state credential (may be pending at time of hire) (required)
- ServSafe certification may be required depending on state and local licensing regulations (required)
- Mental Health/Psych Tech or CNA certification (preferred)
Program Coordinator II (PC II)
- High School Diploma or GED (required)
- Minimum of one (1) year of direct patient care experience (required)
- Valid driver’s license with safe driving record: required only at locations operating company vehicles or requiring driving on behalf of the company (required)
- Washington teammates must hold a state credential (may be pending at time of hire) (required)
- ServSafe certification may be required depending on state and local licensing regulations (required)
Program Coordinator III (PC III)
- Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field (required)
- Minimum of six (6) months of experience in a behavioral health or related field (required)
- Valid driver’s license with safe driving record: required only at locations operating company vehicles or requiring driving on behalf of the company (required)
- Washington teammates must hold a state credential (may be pending at time of hire) (required)
- ServSafe certification may be required depending on state and local licensing regulations (required)
COMPENSATION
The compensation range for this position is based upon candidate experience and market expectations. California Pay Range $21 - $29 USD
What We Offer
At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life. We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. That’s why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home. When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.
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Verify your degree field matches the role
H-1B sponsorship requires a specialty occupation, meaning your bachelor's degree must be in a directly related field like education, social work, or public administration. A general liberal arts degree often triggers an RFE, so document your coursework overlap with the facilitator role before applying.
Research LCA filings by program type
Nonprofits and workforce development organizations file LCAs under DOL before sponsoring H-1B workers. Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify which program facilitator job titles have active certification histories and confirm that the prevailing wage tier matches roles in your target sector.
Find verified sponsors through Migrate Mate
Many program facilitator openings at sponsoring organizations never surface with sponsorship details clearly stated. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for this role type, so you can target organizations already running the H-1B process instead of guessing at hiring intent.
Get your credentials evaluated before applying
If you completed your degree outside the U.S., your employer's immigration attorney will need a credential evaluation to confirm equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Order a course-by-course evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator early, since some evaluations take three to four weeks.
Target cap-exempt employers in your sector
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated training bodies are often cap-exempt under H-1B rules, meaning they can file at any time without waiting for the annual lottery. Program facilitator roles at these institutions offer a faster path to sponsorship than private-sector employers.
Clarify the job description before the LCA is filed
USCIS scrutinizes whether a program facilitator role genuinely requires a specialized degree. Work with your employer to ensure the job description explicitly lists degree requirements tied to program design, curriculum development, or population-specific expertise, not just general coordination or administrative duties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Program Facilitator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is defined. Program Facilitator roles qualify when the employer can demonstrate the job requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, such as education, social work, counseling, or public health. Generic coordination or administrative duties without a tied degree requirement often fail USCIS review. The job description needs to connect the specialized knowledge directly to the work performed.
Which visa types are realistic for Program Facilitator candidates seeking sponsorship?
H-1B is the primary route for degree-holding candidates, covering up to three years initially with extensions to six. If you're Australian, the E-3 visa offers the same specialty occupation path without a lottery. TN visa status is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals if the facilitator role maps to an eligible USMCA occupation like social worker or teacher. J-1 visa is also possible through a designated sponsor organization for training or exchange programs.
How do I find Program Facilitator jobs at employers who actually sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate lists Program Facilitator openings from employers with verified LCA sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on organizations that have already filed for this type of role rather than cold-applying and hoping sponsorship is on the table.
Do nonprofits and government contractors commonly sponsor Program Facilitators?
Yes, nonprofits and government contractors are among the more active sponsors for program facilitator roles because workforce development, re-entry, and community training programs often require degree-specific expertise. Many of these organizations are also cap-exempt under H-1B rules, which means they can file petitions at any time and skip the annual lottery entirely.
What happens to H-1B status if a Program Facilitator's grant funding runs out?
H-1B status is tied to the specific employer and job, so if the program ends and the employer can't reassign you to a qualifying role, your status is effectively terminated. You have a 60-day grace period after losing employment to find a new H-1B sponsor, change status to another visa category, or depart the U.S. Acting quickly within that window is essential.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Program Facilitator 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.