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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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Get Access To All JobsKey clinical duties include applications of cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy for chronic pain patients. Duties include identification of psychological amplification of pain processes and implementation of psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic modalities as indicated. Part of the time will be spent working as part of a multidisciplinary team (pain specialist, physical therapy, pain psychologist) to address and treat psychological factors of high-impact chronic pain.
Additional duties include pre-procedural psychological screening for implantable therapies (spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulators, the occasional intrathecal infusion pump), psychological screening for ketamine infusions and Prialt, opioid risk stratification evaluations, individual and group therapy, and formal didactic presentations to pain fellows/psychiatry residents/psychology interns.
Qualifications - External
Requisite experience includes fellowship in health psychology or equivalent experience with medical patients in a hospital setting.
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This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
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Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Key clinical duties include applications of cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy for chronic pain patients. Duties include identification of psychological amplification of pain processes and implementation of psychoeducational and psychotherapeutic modalities as indicated. Part of the time will be spent working as part of a multidisciplinary team (pain specialist, physical therapy, pain psychologist) to address and treat psychological factors of high-impact chronic pain.
Additional duties include pre-procedural psychological screening for implantable therapies (spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulators, the occasional intrathecal infusion pump), psychological screening for ketamine infusions and Prialt, opioid risk stratification evaluations, individual and group therapy, and formal didactic presentations to pain fellows/psychiatry residents/psychology interns.
Qualifications - External
Requisite experience includes fellowship in health psychology or equivalent experience with medical patients in a hospital setting.
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Psychologist
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 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.
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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 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.
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