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Get Access To All JobsJOB NO:
539634
WORK TYPE:
Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Education/Training/Instructional Design, Allied Health, Health Care Administration/Support
DEPARTMENT:
35030200 - SH-BEHAVIORAL SERVICES
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
CLIN AST/ASO/FULL PROF
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have a M.D. or D.O. degree and be licensed in or eligible for licensure in the State of Florida and be board certified/board eligible.
Completed residency in psychiatry.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Strong written communication skills.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Opportunity
The Student Health Care Center at the University of Florida is seeking a psychiatrist to join the Student Health psychiatry team which includes MDs and psychiatric Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) non-tenure track Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor faculty position and will be at the forefront of providing comprehensive psychiatric care to UF students facing diverse mental health challenges, including general mental health disorders, trauma, eating disorders, and substance abuse disorders. Additionally, the role includes maintaining clinical records and participating in after-hours psychiatric emergency services serving the UF student community. The candidate’s impact will extend beyond direct student care as collaboration with various campus entities is integral to our mission to help every student achieve optimal health in the pursuit of personal and academic success.
Guided by the Director of the SHCC, you'll operate with independence while collaborating closely with a talented team of medical professionals, including Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
This position is non-tenure accruing. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications.
The Essential Functions of the positions are as follows:
Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment & Consultation Services:
Provides psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication evaluation, treatment, follow-up care, and crisis intervention/emergency services for students with general mental health issues as well as those with trauma, eating disorders, alcohol/substance abuse issues.
Provides psychiatric consultation services, as requested, to Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) therapy staff, Student Health Care Center (SHCC) medical providers, student groups, and faculty and staff within the UF community (i.e., Housing and Residence Education, Dean of Students Office, Disability Resource Center, RecSports, University Athletic Association, UF Police Department, etc.).
Documentation
Maintains clinical records on findings and treatments following established charting guidelines.
Emergency/Urgency Duties
Provides regular back-up and after-hours psychiatric emergency/urgent duties with other Student Health Psychiatry (SHP) staff.
Educational Activities:
There are opportunities to teach residents and medical students on elective rotations during patient care activities at the Student Health Care Center. This position will also participate in educational conferences, seminars, and lectures and share in faculty duties as assigned.
About Student Health Care Psychiatry
UF Student Health Care Center Psychiatry (SHP) is committed to addressing mental, emotional, and behavioral conditions through a comprehensive range of services, including psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, coordination of care with other professionals, and medication management. Embracing a Collaborative Care Model, SHP integrates psychiatry, therapy, and general medical services to improve patient outcomes, control costs, and reduce mental health stigma.
About the Student Health Care Center (SHCC)
The mission of the SHCC is to help every student achieve optimal health in pursuing personal and academic success.
Our vision is to be the preferred healthcare provider for University of Florida students as a nationally recognized leader in the collegiate health specialty.
The SHCC is fully accredited by the AAAHC and is located in a state-of-the-art WELL-certified building on UF’s campus. Medical services offered at the SHCC include primary care, sports medicine, urgent care, gynecology, psychiatry, allergy/immunization clinic, and travel medicine. Radiology, pharmacy, lab, and physical therapy are also on-site.
About the University of Florida
UF is one of the nation’s top universities and a dynamic and rewarding place to work. UF is in Gainesville, one of Florida’s most livable cities. Known for its natural attractions (wetlands, forests, springs, wildlife) and cultural offerings (music, theater, visual arts, and historic districts), the area is also gaining a reputation as a thriving hub for high-tech start-ups, as well as invention and research collaborations. We are excited about what’s happening here and know you will want to be a part of it.
The City of Gainesville
The Guide to Greater Gainesville shares all that you need to learn about the Heart of Florida, including neighborhood and city information, schools and zoning, culture and leisure, sports and fitness, healthcare and much more.
EXPECTED SALARY:
$225-$235K. Commensurate with training and experience
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have a M.D. or D.O. degree and be licensed in or eligible for licensure in the State of Florida and be board certified/board eligible.
Completed residency in psychiatry.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Strong written communication skills.
PREFERRED:
Fellowship training in Addiction Medicine, or Child & Adolescent.
Prior clinical experience working with the collegiate-age population.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled.
All applications must be submitted at https://jobs.ufl.edu/
Complete applications must include the following files in PDF format:
(1) a cover letter (letter of interest). The cover letter should be addressed to Dr. Michelle Jacobs-Elliott, Search Committee Chair.
(2) a curriculum vitae
(3) List of at least three professional colleagues.
- Three letters of recommendation will be required for finalists. The signed letters of recommendation should be addressed to Dr. Michelle Jacobs-Elliot, Search Committee Chair.
- Applicants are encouraged to notify their referees as soon as possible, so they are prepared to submit a letter if requested.
- Finalists will receive an email notification when letters of recommendation are requested on their behalf. Letters will be solicited directly from the contact information listed in the application.
The final candidate must provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD).
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED: Yes
ADVERTISED:
21 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
Open until filled
JOB NO:
539634
WORK TYPE:
Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Education/Training/Instructional Design, Allied Health, Health Care Administration/Support
DEPARTMENT:
35030200 - SH-BEHAVIORAL SERVICES
CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
CLIN AST/ASO/FULL PROF
CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have a M.D. or D.O. degree and be licensed in or eligible for licensure in the State of Florida and be board certified/board eligible.
Completed residency in psychiatry.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Strong written communication skills.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Opportunity
The Student Health Care Center at the University of Florida is seeking a psychiatrist to join the Student Health psychiatry team which includes MDs and psychiatric Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) non-tenure track Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor faculty position and will be at the forefront of providing comprehensive psychiatric care to UF students facing diverse mental health challenges, including general mental health disorders, trauma, eating disorders, and substance abuse disorders. Additionally, the role includes maintaining clinical records and participating in after-hours psychiatric emergency services serving the UF student community. The candidate’s impact will extend beyond direct student care as collaboration with various campus entities is integral to our mission to help every student achieve optimal health in the pursuit of personal and academic success.
Guided by the Director of the SHCC, you'll operate with independence while collaborating closely with a talented team of medical professionals, including Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
This position is non-tenure accruing. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications.
The Essential Functions of the positions are as follows:
Assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment & Consultation Services:
Provides psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, medication evaluation, treatment, follow-up care, and crisis intervention/emergency services for students with general mental health issues as well as those with trauma, eating disorders, alcohol/substance abuse issues.
Provides psychiatric consultation services, as requested, to Counseling and Wellness Center (CWC) therapy staff, Student Health Care Center (SHCC) medical providers, student groups, and faculty and staff within the UF community (i.e., Housing and Residence Education, Dean of Students Office, Disability Resource Center, RecSports, University Athletic Association, UF Police Department, etc.).
Documentation
Maintains clinical records on findings and treatments following established charting guidelines.
Emergency/Urgency Duties
Provides regular back-up and after-hours psychiatric emergency/urgent duties with other Student Health Psychiatry (SHP) staff.
Educational Activities:
There are opportunities to teach residents and medical students on elective rotations during patient care activities at the Student Health Care Center. This position will also participate in educational conferences, seminars, and lectures and share in faculty duties as assigned.
About Student Health Care Psychiatry
UF Student Health Care Center Psychiatry (SHP) is committed to addressing mental, emotional, and behavioral conditions through a comprehensive range of services, including psychiatric evaluations, treatment planning, coordination of care with other professionals, and medication management. Embracing a Collaborative Care Model, SHP integrates psychiatry, therapy, and general medical services to improve patient outcomes, control costs, and reduce mental health stigma.
About the Student Health Care Center (SHCC)
The mission of the SHCC is to help every student achieve optimal health in pursuing personal and academic success.
Our vision is to be the preferred healthcare provider for University of Florida students as a nationally recognized leader in the collegiate health specialty.
The SHCC is fully accredited by the AAAHC and is located in a state-of-the-art WELL-certified building on UF’s campus. Medical services offered at the SHCC include primary care, sports medicine, urgent care, gynecology, psychiatry, allergy/immunization clinic, and travel medicine. Radiology, pharmacy, lab, and physical therapy are also on-site.
About the University of Florida
UF is one of the nation’s top universities and a dynamic and rewarding place to work. UF is in Gainesville, one of Florida’s most livable cities. Known for its natural attractions (wetlands, forests, springs, wildlife) and cultural offerings (music, theater, visual arts, and historic districts), the area is also gaining a reputation as a thriving hub for high-tech start-ups, as well as invention and research collaborations. We are excited about what’s happening here and know you will want to be a part of it.
The City of Gainesville
The Guide to Greater Gainesville shares all that you need to learn about the Heart of Florida, including neighborhood and city information, schools and zoning, culture and leisure, sports and fitness, healthcare and much more.
EXPECTED SALARY:
$225-$235K. Commensurate with training and experience
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have a M.D. or D.O. degree and be licensed in or eligible for licensure in the State of Florida and be board certified/board eligible.
Completed residency in psychiatry.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Strong written communication skills.
PREFERRED:
Fellowship training in Addiction Medicine, or Child & Adolescent.
Prior clinical experience working with the collegiate-age population.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled.
All applications must be submitted at https://jobs.ufl.edu/
Complete applications must include the following files in PDF format:
(1) a cover letter (letter of interest). The cover letter should be addressed to Dr. Michelle Jacobs-Elliott, Search Committee Chair.
(2) a curriculum vitae
(3) List of at least three professional colleagues.
- Three letters of recommendation will be required for finalists. The signed letters of recommendation should be addressed to Dr. Michelle Jacobs-Elliot, Search Committee Chair.
- Applicants are encouraged to notify their referees as soon as possible, so they are prepared to submit a letter if requested.
- Finalists will receive an email notification when letters of recommendation are requested on their behalf. Letters will be solicited directly from the contact information listed in the application.
The final candidate must provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD).
Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.
Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED: Yes
ADVERTISED:
21 Apr 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
Open until filled
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Psychiatrist
Get your ECFMG certification sorted early
U.S. psychiatric residency programs and hospital credentialing require ECFMG certification for internationally trained medical graduates. Start this process months before your job search, as delays in credential verification directly stall your ability to obtain a state medical license and, by extension, your E-3 sponsorship.
Target employers with existing medical staff sponsorship
Large health systems, academic medical centers, and federally qualified health centers regularly sponsor foreign-national physicians. These employers already have immigration counsel and established LCA workflows, which means the E-3 process moves faster than with a first-time sponsor.
Clarify your state license status before the offer stage
Most psychiatry roles require a full, unrestricted state medical license before you can start. Some states offer a limited license for candidates awaiting full licensure, which can support an E-3 application. Confirm the licensing pathway with your prospective employer before signing anything.
Ask specifically about J-1 waiver status during interviews
Many Australian psychiatrists complete U.S. residencies on J-1 visas, which carry a two-year home residency requirement. If that applies to you, confirm the waiver pathway before pursuing an E-3, as the E-3 cannot override an unwaived J-1 obligation.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the LCA and consulate prep
Psychiatry sponsorship requires a correctly filed LCA with DOL and a precise visa application package. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment, so your employer isn't navigating immigration paperwork without specialist support.
Negotiate a start date that accounts for consulate appointment wait times
E-3 visa interviews in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth can book out several weeks. Build at least four to six weeks of lead time into your proposed start date after the LCA is certified, so your employer isn't holding a position open while you wait for an appointment slot.
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Find Psychiatrist JobsPsychiatrist E-3 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Psychiatrist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces U.S. psychiatrist roles at employers with active visa sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to organizations that have never navigated the E-3 process. Filtering by specialty and employer type narrows the list to health systems and medical groups already familiar with foreign-national physician sponsorship.
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 Psychiatrist role qualify as an E-3 specialty occupation?
Yes. Psychiatry requires an M.D. or D.O. and completion of a psychiatry residency, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation standard that the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field. USCIS and DOL consistently recognize physician roles as qualifying, and the LCA filing for psychiatry is straightforward on the specialty occupation determination.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for psychiatrists?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for Australian psychiatrists. There's no lottery, no annual cap, and no registration period, so you can apply as soon as you have a job offer and a certified LCA. The H-1B has an 85,000-slot annual cap with a lottery, meaning most applicants wait at least a year for a slot, if selected at all. For Australians, the E-3 is the direct route.
Can I work as a locum tenens psychiatrist on an E-3 visa?
Locum tenens arrangements are possible on the E-3, but they require careful structuring. The E-3 is employer-specific, so each placement through a staffing agency technically requires its own LCA and potentially its own visa application. Some staffing agencies hold an umbrella LCA and list multiple hospital clients, but you should confirm this structure with the agency and ensure the LCA covers each actual work location.
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