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Addiction Psychiatrist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available. Hospital systems, community mental health centers, and substance use treatment programs regularly sponsor foreign psychiatrists for permanent residency.
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When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Vice President of Addiction Services reports to the President of Behavioral Services and provides executive leadership for the strategic direction, operational performance, financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and continued growth of the Addiction Services continuum across Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services (BILHBS). Working in a dyadic partnership with the Medical Director of Addiction Services, the Vice President is responsible for the oversight and advancement of a comprehensive, integrated system of addiction care. This includes inpatient withdrawal management, clinical stabilization services, residential treatment, recovery housing, Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs), medication clinics, and all associated inpatient and outpatient addiction services. The Vice President collaborates closely with physician leaders, hospital executives, and system stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care while advancing organizational strategy, clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth across the continuum of addiction services. The Vice President is responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care; regulatory, accreditation, and licensing compliance; workforce planning and development; financial performance; quality outcomes; and operational excellence. This role leads strategic planning, program growth, and process improvement initiatives while fostering collaboration across Behavioral Services, BILH, and community partners to advance access to integrated, evidence-based substance use disorder treatment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads Addiction Services in a dyadic partnership with the Medical Director of Addiction Services, collaborating with the Director of Nursing to drive strategy, operational excellence, and the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based care across the continuum.
- Reinforces a culture of accountability and teamwork through clear performance metrics and data-driven decision-making.
- Accountable for the full employee lifecycle management of direct and indirect reports, including workforce planning, recruitment and hiring, role deployment, performance evaluation, leadership development, and employee relations in alignment with organizational policies and compliance requirements.
- Drive performance visibility and accountability. Maintain full operational visibility across staffing models, supply utilization, Epic workflows, and front-end revenue cycle across all addiction treatment services. Identify and implement best practices and reduce program variation where appropriate.
- Maintains current expertise in evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and wraparound services; monitors and translates federal and state policy and regulatory changes into organizational strategy, program design, and policy implementation, while representing the agency in key external forums.
- Leads budget development and ongoing financial oversight, including revenue and expense forecasting, variance analysis, and real-time monitoring to ensure alignment with financial targets and timely corrective adjustments.
- Develop and execute the strategic vision for Addiction Services, aligning programmatic, operational, and growth initiatives with the mission and goals of BILH Behavioral Services. Identify opportunities for service expansion, innovation, and new care delivery models to address emerging community needs, improve access to care, and advance integrated substance use disorder treatment across the continuum.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, quality improvement, and risk management while partnering with clinical and operational leaders to monitor quality outcomes and patient experience.
- Cultivate strong partnerships with health system leaders, hospitals, community organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and payers to advance addiction treatment services, research, workforce development, and recovery-oriented systems of care.
- Provides executive leadership and oversight for directors, managers, and supervisors across the division. Responsible for talent acquisition, performance management, employee development, succession planning, and fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
- Master's degree preferred, and at least 10+ years of significant and graduated leadership responsibility within Addiction treatment, including clinical operations and financial management, preferably at a senior level in a large, geographically distributed network.
- Possesses comprehensive knowledge of addiction services operations, finance, workforce management, health IT, Epic, and performance management, with expertise in advancing quality, safety, patient experience, and clinical outcomes across a diverse service portfolio.
- Proven executive leader with a strong market presence, exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to lead complex organizational change across hospital-based and ambulatory settings. Successfully translates strategy into execution while fostering accountability through a dyad leadership model.
- Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, or PowerPoint and other web-based applications. May produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases.
- Familiarity with CARF requirements/procedures. Familiarity with BSAS/DPH, DMH, and other regulatory policies/procedures.
PAY RANGE
$180,000.00 USD - $220,000.00 USD
The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. In addition to base compensation, this position may be eligible for additional compensation, which may include performance-based incentive bonuses.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
INTRODUCTION
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
ABOUT THE JOB
The Vice President of Addiction Services reports to the President of Behavioral Services and provides executive leadership for the strategic direction, operational performance, financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and continued growth of the Addiction Services continuum across Beth Israel Lahey Health Behavioral Services (BILHBS). Working in a dyadic partnership with the Medical Director of Addiction Services, the Vice President is responsible for the oversight and advancement of a comprehensive, integrated system of addiction care. This includes inpatient withdrawal management, clinical stabilization services, residential treatment, recovery housing, Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs), medication clinics, and all associated inpatient and outpatient addiction services. The Vice President collaborates closely with physician leaders, hospital executives, and system stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care while advancing organizational strategy, clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth across the continuum of addiction services. The Vice President is responsible for ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care; regulatory, accreditation, and licensing compliance; workforce planning and development; financial performance; quality outcomes; and operational excellence. This role leads strategic planning, program growth, and process improvement initiatives while fostering collaboration across Behavioral Services, BILH, and community partners to advance access to integrated, evidence-based substance use disorder treatment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads Addiction Services in a dyadic partnership with the Medical Director of Addiction Services, collaborating with the Director of Nursing to drive strategy, operational excellence, and the delivery of safe, high-quality, evidence-based care across the continuum.
- Reinforces a culture of accountability and teamwork through clear performance metrics and data-driven decision-making.
- Accountable for the full employee lifecycle management of direct and indirect reports, including workforce planning, recruitment and hiring, role deployment, performance evaluation, leadership development, and employee relations in alignment with organizational policies and compliance requirements.
- Drive performance visibility and accountability. Maintain full operational visibility across staffing models, supply utilization, Epic workflows, and front-end revenue cycle across all addiction treatment services. Identify and implement best practices and reduce program variation where appropriate.
- Maintains current expertise in evidence-based practices, trauma-informed care, and wraparound services; monitors and translates federal and state policy and regulatory changes into organizational strategy, program design, and policy implementation, while representing the agency in key external forums.
- Leads budget development and ongoing financial oversight, including revenue and expense forecasting, variance analysis, and real-time monitoring to ensure alignment with financial targets and timely corrective adjustments.
- Develop and execute the strategic vision for Addiction Services, aligning programmatic, operational, and growth initiatives with the mission and goals of BILH Behavioral Services. Identify opportunities for service expansion, innovation, and new care delivery models to address emerging community needs, improve access to care, and advance integrated substance use disorder treatment across the continuum.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, quality improvement, and risk management while partnering with clinical and operational leaders to monitor quality outcomes and patient experience.
- Cultivate strong partnerships with health system leaders, hospitals, community organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and payers to advance addiction treatment services, research, workforce development, and recovery-oriented systems of care.
- Provides executive leadership and oversight for directors, managers, and supervisors across the division. Responsible for talent acquisition, performance management, employee development, succession planning, and fostering a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION
- Master's degree preferred, and at least 10+ years of significant and graduated leadership responsibility within Addiction treatment, including clinical operations and financial management, preferably at a senior level in a large, geographically distributed network.
- Possesses comprehensive knowledge of addiction services operations, finance, workforce management, health IT, Epic, and performance management, with expertise in advancing quality, safety, patient experience, and clinical outcomes across a diverse service portfolio.
- Proven executive leader with a strong market presence, exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to lead complex organizational change across hospital-based and ambulatory settings. Successfully translates strategy into execution while fostering accountability through a dyad leadership model.
- Advanced skills with Microsoft applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, or PowerPoint and other web-based applications. May produce complex documents, perform analysis and maintain databases.
- Familiarity with CARF requirements/procedures. Familiarity with BSAS/DPH, DMH, and other regulatory policies/procedures.
PAY RANGE
$180,000.00 USD - $220,000.00 USD
The pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. In addition to base compensation, this position may be eligible for additional compensation, which may include performance-based incentive bonuses.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Addiction Psychiatrist
Verify your medical credentials transfer cleanly
PERM requires your foreign medical degree to satisfy the specialty occupation standard. Confirm your credentials are evaluated by a USCIS-recognized credential evaluation service before you start applying, so employers don't face delays during the filing process.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Health systems and federally qualified health centers file PERM applications regularly for addiction psychiatrists. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have sponsored green cards in behavioral health roles, so you're applying where the process is already familiar.
Understand the EB-2 versus EB-3 distinction for your situation
EB-2 requires a master's degree or higher, or a showing of advanced credentials. If your foreign medical degree is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. M.D. or D.O., you'll likely qualify for EB-2, which can mean a shorter priority date wait for many countries.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline upfront
PERM requires the employer to conduct and document a mandatory recruitment period before DOL certifies the application. Asking about this process during interviews signals you understand green card sponsorship and helps you gauge how experienced the employer's HR or legal team is.
Research prevailing wage requirements before negotiating your offer
The DOL sets the prevailing wage for addiction psychiatrist roles by geographic area and experience level. Check the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing any offer so your negotiated salary meets or exceeds what DOL will require during the PERM certification stage.
Identify DEA registration and state licensure as sponsorship variables
Employers sponsoring addiction psychiatrists for PERM must document that you meet all job requirements at the time of filing. Securing your state medical license and DEA registration before the I-140 stage removes a common contingency that can delay or complicate green card petitions.
Green Card Addiction Psychiatrist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the addiction psychiatrist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Addiction psychiatry qualifies for both categories. EB-2 applies if your foreign medical degree is evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. advanced degree and the position requires it. EB-3 covers skilled professionals and is available when the role meets the specialty occupation standard but the employer files under that category. Your country of birth affects which category offers the faster priority date.
How does the green card process differ from H-1B sponsorship for psychiatrists?
The H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal, subject to an annual lottery for new cap-subject petitions. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency and has no annual cap at the petition stage. The PERM process is longer, often 18 to 36 months from filing to approval, but the result is a permanent immigration benefit rather than a time-limited status you must extend.
Where can I find addiction psychiatrist jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for addiction psychiatrist roles with employment-based green card sponsorship history. Filtering by PERM filing history helps you focus on employers who have completed this process before, which reduces the risk that an otherwise interested employer will decline to sponsor once you disclose your immigration needs.
What role does PERM labor certification play in sponsoring a foreign addiction psychiatrist?
PERM is the DOL certification that comes before the I-140 petition. The employer must conduct a documented recruitment effort proving no qualified U.S. workers applied for the role. For addiction psychiatrists, this process typically requires advertising in specific channels and maintaining recruitment records. Only after DOL certifies the PERM application can the employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS.
Can a foreign psychiatrist be sponsored while working on a J-1 waiver obligation?
Yes, but timing matters. If you're completing a J-1 visa waiver service obligation, your employer can file a PERM application and I-140 petition during that period. You generally cannot adjust status or apply for an immigrant visa until the waiver obligation is fulfilled, but starting the green card process early locks in an earlier priority date, which directly affects how long you wait for a visa number to become available.