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Psychologist roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship when the position requires a licensed practitioner with a relevant graduate degree. Australian psychologists can work in clinical, counseling, educational, and neuropsychological settings under the E-3, which is renewable indefinitely and carries no lottery.
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SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
The Staff Psychologist & Executive Functioning Specialist is a shared staff position serving Washington University School of Medicine students (70% Student Health Services/UME) and BJC/WashU residents and fellows (30% GME). The role provides diagnostic psychological testing, individualized psychotherapy, and executive functioning (EF) support to address mental health, academic, and professional performance challenges.
In-house psychological evaluations are a core focus, establishing diagnostic clarity—differentiating ADHD from depression, anxiety, sleep deprivation, or burnout—to inform treatment planning and support board/academic accommodation requests.
Care is delivered via in-person and telehealth appointments in close collaboration with UME/GME therapists, psychiatrist, and primary care teams. Additionally, the psychologist provides doctoral-level consultation to GME Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) on complex cases and partners with clinic psychiatry to streamline evaluation workflows, expanding internal psychiatric visit capacity.
The position also contributes to educational programming and group interventions focused on mental health, executive functioning, stress management, and trainee resilience.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Psychological Assessment and Testing:
- In-House Assessment & Testing: Coordinate centralized psychological evaluations across UME and GME to establish diagnostic clarity with special attention to distinguishing attention/EF deficits from conditions like depression, anxiety, sleep deprivation, or burnout.
- Testing Administration & Reporting: Select, administer, score, and interpret standardized instruments, producing clear, timely evaluation reports and conducting patient feedback sessions.
- Recommendations & Accommodations: Formulate treatment plans, EF intervention strategies, academic or board exam accommodation recommendations, and outside referrals when appropriate.
- Interprofessional Consultation & Capacity: Consult with referring providers and partner with clinic psychiatry to assume time-intensive evaluations, freeing up MD capacity to retain complex GME psychiatric visits in-house.
Clinical Psychological Services & Executive Functioning Support:
- Psychotherapy & Intake: Conduct intakes, individual psychotherapy, group counseling, crisis triage, and referrals to expand clinical access and reduce student wait times.
- Executive Functioning Coaching: Deliver individual and group EF coaching focused on time management, organization, study strategies, board exam prep, and clinical task prioritization.
- Student Mental Health: Address psychological, emotional, and environmental challenges affecting trainees' functioning, well-being, and professional growth.
- Care Coordination: Collaborate with UME leadership and multidisciplinary care teams to manage referrals, treatment plans, and in-person/telehealth service delivery.
Documentation and Administrative Responsibilities:
- EHR & Compliance Standards: Maintain complete, confidential clinical records and non-clinical administrative documentation in accordance with HIPAA, departmental policies, and ethical guidelines.
- Volume Tracking & Operational Reporting: Track testing volume, clinical activity, and referral patterns to oversee resource allocation and support the joint 70/30 staffing arrangement and departmental reporting needs.
- Office & Clinic Operations: Participate in clinic operational meetings, maintain standardized administrative procedures, and manage general non-patient care tasks.
Consultation, Education, and Program Development:
- Doctoral-level Consultation: Provide doctoral-level clinical consultation support to GME Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) on complex or high-acuity clinical cases.
- Provider & Leadership Consultation: Consult with providers and leadership to promote a psychologically informed approach to student/trainee well-being.
- Team Collaboration & IBH: Partner with existing therapy staff (2 UME Psychologists, 2 GME LPCs) to enhance EF protocols. Strengthen integrated behavioral health (IBH) warm hand-offs with primary care.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal Office Environment
Physical Effort
Typically Sitting at a desk or table
Equipment
- Office Equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Ph.D. - Doctor Of Philosophy
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
Licensed Psychologist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Licensed Psychologist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
College Or University Counseling Center (5 Years)
Skills:
Clinical Psychology, Communication, Counseling Psychology, Interpersonal Relationships, Mental Illness Diagnosis
Grade
C14
Salary Range
$77,700.00 - $120,400.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.
Location
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
Scheduled Hours
40
Position Summary
The Staff Psychologist & Executive Functioning Specialist is a shared staff position serving Washington University School of Medicine students (70% Student Health Services/UME) and BJC/WashU residents and fellows (30% GME). The role provides diagnostic psychological testing, individualized psychotherapy, and executive functioning (EF) support to address mental health, academic, and professional performance challenges.
In-house psychological evaluations are a core focus, establishing diagnostic clarity—differentiating ADHD from depression, anxiety, sleep deprivation, or burnout—to inform treatment planning and support board/academic accommodation requests.
Care is delivered via in-person and telehealth appointments in close collaboration with UME/GME therapists, psychiatrist, and primary care teams. Additionally, the psychologist provides doctoral-level consultation to GME Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) on complex cases and partners with clinic psychiatry to streamline evaluation workflows, expanding internal psychiatric visit capacity.
The position also contributes to educational programming and group interventions focused on mental health, executive functioning, stress management, and trainee resilience.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Psychological Assessment and Testing:
- In-House Assessment & Testing: Coordinate centralized psychological evaluations across UME and GME to establish diagnostic clarity with special attention to distinguishing attention/EF deficits from conditions like depression, anxiety, sleep deprivation, or burnout.
- Testing Administration & Reporting: Select, administer, score, and interpret standardized instruments, producing clear, timely evaluation reports and conducting patient feedback sessions.
- Recommendations & Accommodations: Formulate treatment plans, EF intervention strategies, academic or board exam accommodation recommendations, and outside referrals when appropriate.
- Interprofessional Consultation & Capacity: Consult with referring providers and partner with clinic psychiatry to assume time-intensive evaluations, freeing up MD capacity to retain complex GME psychiatric visits in-house.
Clinical Psychological Services & Executive Functioning Support:
- Psychotherapy & Intake: Conduct intakes, individual psychotherapy, group counseling, crisis triage, and referrals to expand clinical access and reduce student wait times.
- Executive Functioning Coaching: Deliver individual and group EF coaching focused on time management, organization, study strategies, board exam prep, and clinical task prioritization.
- Student Mental Health: Address psychological, emotional, and environmental challenges affecting trainees' functioning, well-being, and professional growth.
- Care Coordination: Collaborate with UME leadership and multidisciplinary care teams to manage referrals, treatment plans, and in-person/telehealth service delivery.
Documentation and Administrative Responsibilities:
- EHR & Compliance Standards: Maintain complete, confidential clinical records and non-clinical administrative documentation in accordance with HIPAA, departmental policies, and ethical guidelines.
- Volume Tracking & Operational Reporting: Track testing volume, clinical activity, and referral patterns to oversee resource allocation and support the joint 70/30 staffing arrangement and departmental reporting needs.
- Office & Clinic Operations: Participate in clinic operational meetings, maintain standardized administrative procedures, and manage general non-patient care tasks.
Consultation, Education, and Program Development:
- Doctoral-level Consultation: Provide doctoral-level clinical consultation support to GME Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) on complex or high-acuity clinical cases.
- Provider & Leadership Consultation: Consult with providers and leadership to promote a psychologically informed approach to student/trainee well-being.
- Team Collaboration & IBH: Partner with existing therapy staff (2 UME Psychologists, 2 GME LPCs) to enhance EF protocols. Strengthen integrated behavioral health (IBH) warm hand-offs with primary care.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal Office Environment
Physical Effort
Typically Sitting at a desk or table
Equipment
- Office Equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Ph.D. - Doctor Of Philosophy
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
Licensed Psychologist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Licensed Psychologist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
College Or University Counseling Center (5 Years)
Skills:
Clinical Psychology, Communication, Counseling Psychology, Interpersonal Relationships, Mental Illness Diagnosis
Grade
C14
Salary Range
$77,700.00 - $120,400.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
- Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
- Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
- Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
- WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
- Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
- We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
- WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.
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Verify your credentials meet U.S. licensure requirements
Australian psychology degrees are generally recognized, but U.S. states require separate licensure. Check whether your graduate degree meets your target state's board requirements before applying, as licensure status directly affects whether a role qualifies as a specialty occupation.
Target employers with psychology licensing infrastructure
Hospital systems, university counseling centers, and federally funded community mental health centers regularly sponsor E-3 visa holders because they have HR teams familiar with the process. Smaller private practices rarely have the administrative capacity to manage LCA filings.
Frame your Australian training in U.S. specialty occupation terms
Your offer letter and job description must establish that the role requires a specific graduate degree in psychology, not just any bachelor's degree. Work with your employer to ensure the DOL-facing description reflects clinical scope and licensure requirements explicitly.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and consulate prep
The LCA must be DOL-certified before your visa interview, and psychology roles sometimes require additional documentation linking your Australian qualifications to U.S. specialty occupation standards. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment.
Address the dual-intent question before your interview
The E-3 is a nonimmigrant visa, so consular officers assess whether you intend to return to Australia. Having a clear explanation of your professional plans and ties to Australia reduces the risk of a 221(g) administrative hold on your application.
Confirm your employer is prepared to file a new LCA each renewal
E-3 renewals require a fresh LCA certification every two years, which means your employer must re-engage with DOL each cycle. Raise this expectation during offer negotiations so your sponsoring employer understands the ongoing administrative commitment before you accept.
E-3 Visa Psychologist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Psychologist jobs in the U.S. that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find Psychologist roles from employers with active E-3 sponsorship history. Because the E-3 isn't as widely advertised as H-1B visa sponsorship, filtering by employers who have filed LCAs for psychology positions significantly narrows the search to realistic opportunities rather than listings that may not support visa holders.
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 Psychologist role qualify as a specialty occupation under the E-3 visa?
Yes, provided the position requires a specific graduate degree in psychology or a directly related field. Roles requiring a master's or doctoral degree in clinical, counseling, educational, or neuropsychology are well-established specialty occupations. Generalist roles where any bachelor's degree would suffice are more likely to face scrutiny during DOL review.
How does the E-3 visa compare to the H-1B for Australian psychologists?
The E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and has no lottery, no annual cap backlog, and no registration fee. H-1B selection is random and the wait for an available slot can be years. For Australian psychologists, the E-3 is the faster and more predictable path, assuming the role meets specialty occupation requirements under both visa categories.
Can I switch psychology employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new LCA certified by DOL and a new E-3 visa issued at a consulate or, in some cases, a change of status filing with USCIS. You cannot begin work for a new employer until that process is complete, so build transition timelines accordingly and avoid gaps in authorized employment status.