E-3 Visa Counseling Psychologist Jobs
Counseling Psychologist roles qualify as E-3 specialty occupations, requiring a master's or doctoral degree in psychology. Australian nationals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without competing in the H-1B lottery, and renew indefinitely as long as you hold a qualifying position with a U.S. employer willing to file a Labor Condition Application.
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We are actively looking to hire talented licensed clinical psychologists in the area who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. You can design your practice around testing and/or therapy!
ABOUT THE JOB
We offer psychologists:
- Flexible work schedules
- A supportive, collegial work environment
- The option to see your patients in-person and via telehealth
- The ability to design your own practice/duties to include preferred balance of therapy and/or assessment services
- The ability to develop your own specialty interest (e.g., OCD, PCIT)
- Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, EAP and more
- Average annual compensation: $101,000 - $144,000+
- Annual cash bonus up to $10,000
- Sign-on bonus
- Access to all of the latest testing equipment and online scoring/interpretation services
- Access to a robust referral list
- Newly designed and modern offices
- Full administrative support
- Latest in digital technology
- Strong work-life balance
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Psychologists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking psychologists that are:
- Fully licensed in Virginia
- Have earned a PhD or PsyD in clinical/counseling psychology or neuropsychology
- Experience working with child, adolescent, and/or adult populations
- Trained in autism
Apply now or contact me today!
CONTACT
Harold Richardson
Director, Practice Development - Virginia
LifeStance Health, Inc.
(e) Harold.Richardson@LifeStance.com
INTRODUCTION
We are actively looking to hire talented licensed clinical psychologists in the area who are passionate about patient care and committed to clinical excellence. You can design your practice around testing and/or therapy!
ABOUT THE JOB
We offer psychologists:
- Flexible work schedules
- A supportive, collegial work environment
- The option to see your patients in-person and via telehealth
- The ability to design your own practice/duties to include preferred balance of therapy and/or assessment services
- The ability to develop your own specialty interest (e.g., OCD, PCIT)
- Generous ‘above market’ compensation with unlimited/uncapped earnings
- Full benefits package: health, dental, vision, life, 401k (with match), paid parental leave, EAP and more
- Average annual compensation: $101,000 - $144,000+
- Annual cash bonus up to $10,000
- Sign-on bonus
- Access to all of the latest testing equipment and online scoring/interpretation services
- Access to a robust referral list
- Newly designed and modern offices
- Full administrative support
- Latest in digital technology
- Strong work-life balance
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Psychologists are a critical part of our clinical team. We’re seeking psychologists that are:
- Fully licensed in Virginia
- Have earned a PhD or PsyD in clinical/counseling psychology or neuropsychology
- Experience working with child, adolescent, and/or adult populations
- Trained in autism
Apply now or contact me today!
CONTACT
Harold Richardson
Director, Practice Development - Virginia
LifeStance Health, Inc.
(e) Harold.Richardson@LifeStance.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Counseling Psychologist
Verify your credentials meet state licensing requirements
Licensure requirements for Counseling Psychologists vary by state. Before applying, confirm your Australian qualifications meet the education and supervised hours criteria for the state where you'll practice, since the E-3 specialty occupation standard mirrors those licensing benchmarks.
Target employers already filing LCAs for psychology roles
Search the DOL's FLAG portal for Labor Condition Applications filed under SOC code 19-3031. Employers who have filed LCAs for Counseling Psychologists before understand the E-3 process and are less likely to withdraw an offer over sponsorship complexity.
Frame your Australian postgraduate training for U.S. employers
U.S. hiring managers may not recognize Australian provisional or general registration pathways. Translate your AHPRA registration and supervised practice hours into U.S.-equivalent terms so employers can quickly confirm your credentials support the specialty occupation requirement.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork
Once you have an offer, Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the LCA submission to DOL, visa application documents, and consulate appointment preparation, so the employer's HR team doesn't need prior E-3 experience to move forward confidently.
Negotiate a start date that accounts for LCA certification timing
The DOL typically certifies an LCA within seven business days, but build in buffer time for any employer-side delays. A realistic start date four to six weeks from offer acceptance reduces pressure on both you and HR during the filing process.
Clarify third-party placement arrangements before accepting an offer
Some Counseling Psychologist roles are placed through staffing agencies or healthcare networks. USCIS scrutinizes employer-employee relationships in such arrangements, so confirm early that the sponsoring employer, not a contractor, controls your day-to-day supervision and job duties.
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Find Counseling Psychologist JobsCounseling Psychologist E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Counseling Psychologist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Counseling Psychologist roles where employers are open to E-3 sponsorship. Because the E-3 requires a Labor Condition Application rather than a lottery slot, many employers who have declined H-1B candidates are willing to sponsor Australians, so filtering by E-3 specifically surfaces a different set of opportunities than a general job search would.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Counseling Psychologist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Counseling Psychology requires at least a master's degree in psychology, and in most states a doctoral degree for independent licensure. That degree requirement in a specific field satisfies the USCIS specialty occupation standard. The employer documents this in the Labor Condition Application, which the DOL must certify before your visa interview.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Counseling Psychologists in the U.S.?
The H-1B has an annual cap of 65,000 regular slots plus 20,000 for advanced-degree holders, and selection is by lottery. The E-3 has a separate annual allocation of 10,500 visas reserved exclusively for Australian nationals, has never come close to being filled, and requires no lottery. For a Counseling Psychologist, that means no random selection risk and a predictable filing timeline tied to the DOL's LCA certification window.
Can I switch employers or practice settings while on an E-3?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh Labor Condition Application before you start work. Unlike some visa categories, the E-3 does not carry portability provisions, so you can't begin working for a new employer the moment you resign. Plan for a two- to four-week LCA certification period when timing a role change between a community mental health setting, hospital, or private practice.
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