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Geriatric psychiatrist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, a DOL-supervised process that permanently authorizes foreign physicians to work in the U.S. Demand from hospital systems, memory care centers, and academic medical centers makes direct green card sponsorship increasingly common for this specialty.
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333 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344
Date Posted:
July 31, 2026
Posting Expiration Date:
August 08, 2026
Department:
34004095 8900 Geriatric Psychiatry
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
32
Union Contract:
MNA-12-United RN-RUH
Weekend Rotation:
Every Other
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
- Tier 1: At least 1 year of inpatient mental health experience.
- Tier 2: At least 1 year of inpatient/acute care nursing experience.
- Tier 3: New grad RN.
- .8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period)
- 8-hour day/evening shifts from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
- Every other weekend rotation
- Helpful to have medical experience or nursing home experience
Job Description:
Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human response to actual or potential health problems. This includes establishing an intentional therapeutic relationship between a registered nurse and a patient and family. As a leader and the integrator of care, the professional nurse has the responsibility, authority, and accountability for planning, coordinating and evaluating the patient’s care needs.
Specializes in working with individuals, families, and groups with a focus on mental health. May work in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics and the community.
Principle Responsibilities
- Comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs; identification of outcomes based on needs assessment; establishing the plan of care; supervising the progress; and modification of the plan of care as needed.
- Maintains education and competencies to remain proficient to provide high quality patient care practice and skills.
- Incorporates evidence-based nursing practice taking into consideration current statutes, rules and regulations when developing the plan of care.
- Establishes, in the collaboration with the family and patient, realistic and measurable patient expected outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, patients present and potential capabilities, goals, available resources and plan for continuity of care.
- Identifies outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable.
- Coordinates, collaborates, and delegates appropriately to ensure care is provided in a safe, effective fashion.
- Fulfills all organizational requirements.
- Supplemental roles:
- Charge Nurse (only when acting in this role).
- Demonstrates ability to coordinate, delegate, and direct unit operation, collaborates effectively with unit staff, leadership and other disciplines.
- Preceptor (only when acting in this role).
- Demonstrates ability to identify the orientee's learning needs, plans appropriate learning experiences and demonstrates ability to validate clinical competence of orientee.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's or Vocational degree
- 0 to 2 years RN experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- May consider new graduate RN
- 0 to 2 years mental health experience
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Registered Nurse – MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hire / WI Department of Safety & Professional Services required if working in the state of WI upon hire
- Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
- CARN Certified Addictions Registered Nurse preferred
- RN-BC Mental Health preferred
- RN-BC Gerontology preferred
Physical Demands
- Medium Work*:
- Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $44.64 to $74.33 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
Location Address:
333 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55102-2344
Date Posted:
July 31, 2026
Posting Expiration Date:
August 08, 2026
Department:
34004095 8900 Geriatric Psychiatry
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
32
Union Contract:
MNA-12-United RN-RUH
Weekend Rotation:
Every Other
Job Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.
Key Position Details:
- Tier 1: At least 1 year of inpatient mental health experience.
- Tier 2: At least 1 year of inpatient/acute care nursing experience.
- Tier 3: New grad RN.
- .8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period)
- 8-hour day/evening shifts from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
- Every other weekend rotation
- Helpful to have medical experience or nursing home experience
Job Description:
Nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human response to actual or potential health problems. This includes establishing an intentional therapeutic relationship between a registered nurse and a patient and family. As a leader and the integrator of care, the professional nurse has the responsibility, authority, and accountability for planning, coordinating and evaluating the patient’s care needs.
Specializes in working with individuals, families, and groups with a focus on mental health. May work in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics and the community.
Principle Responsibilities
- Comprehensive assessment of patient and family needs; identification of outcomes based on needs assessment; establishing the plan of care; supervising the progress; and modification of the plan of care as needed.
- Maintains education and competencies to remain proficient to provide high quality patient care practice and skills.
- Incorporates evidence-based nursing practice taking into consideration current statutes, rules and regulations when developing the plan of care.
- Establishes, in the collaboration with the family and patient, realistic and measurable patient expected outcomes based on nursing diagnoses, patients present and potential capabilities, goals, available resources and plan for continuity of care.
- Identifies outcomes that are age appropriate, culturally appropriate, realistic and attainable.
- Coordinates, collaborates, and delegates appropriately to ensure care is provided in a safe, effective fashion.
- Fulfills all organizational requirements.
- Supplemental roles:
- Charge Nurse (only when acting in this role).
- Demonstrates ability to coordinate, delegate, and direct unit operation, collaborates effectively with unit staff, leadership and other disciplines.
- Preceptor (only when acting in this role).
- Demonstrates ability to identify the orientee's learning needs, plans appropriate learning experiences and demonstrates ability to validate clinical competence of orientee.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's or Vocational degree
- 0 to 2 years RN experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- May consider new graduate RN
- 0 to 2 years mental health experience
Licenses/Certifications
- Licensed Registered Nurse – MN Board of Nursing required if working in state of MN upon hire / WI Department of Safety & Professional Services required if working in the state of WI upon hire
- Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
- Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
- CARN Certified Addictions Registered Nurse preferred
- RN-BC Mental Health preferred
- RN-BC Gerontology preferred
Physical Demands
- Medium Work*:
- Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (*Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently
Pay Range
Pay Range: $44.64 to $74.33 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
Benefit Summary
Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members.
Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey.
In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) - voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.
Benefits include:
- Medical/Dental
- PTO/Time Away
- Retirement Savings Plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term/Long-term Disability
- Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
- Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
- Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Geriatric Psychiatrist
Verify your credentials meet PERM requirements
PERM requires the job description to match your actual qualifications. Confirm your foreign psychiatry training and board eligibility align with the DOL's stated minimum requirements before an employer submits the labor certification, or the petition can stall.
Target employers with existing PERM infrastructure
Academic medical centers, VA hospitals, and large behavioral health networks routinely file PERM petitions for geriatric psychiatrists. Prioritize these over private practices, which rarely have the legal infrastructure or budget to manage a multi-year green card process.
Search open roles using Migrate Mate
Filter your job search by employers with green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. This surfaces geriatric psychiatrist openings where PERM filing is already part of the hiring process, not an afterthought you negotiate later.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 with your employer early
EB-2 requires a position demanding an advanced degree; EB-3 covers skilled professionals. Most geriatric psychiatrist roles qualify under EB-2, but the employer's attorney drafts the job description, so confirm the category before PERM recruitment begins to avoid a costly reclassification.
Understand the PERM recruitment timeline before accepting an offer
DOL requires employers to complete PERM recruitment and advertising before filing. This process alone can take four to six months. Negotiate your start date and contract terms with this lead time in mind so your employment doesn't begin while DOL review is still pending.
Check your priority date against the visa bulletin
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your green card availability depends on your country of birth and the State Department's monthly visa bulletin. Nationals from India and China may face multi-year waits even after I-140 approval, which affects how you plan contract renewals.
Green Card Geriatric Psychiatrist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a geriatric psychiatrist position typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most geriatric psychiatrist roles qualify under EB-2 because the position requires a medical degree plus specialty training, meeting the advanced-degree standard. EB-3 remains available if the employer's attorney structures the role differently. EB-2 is generally preferred where available because it carries a shorter backcourt for many nationalities, though the PERM process is identical under both categories.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 annually and subject to a lottery for most applicants. PERM-based EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency. The tradeoff is timeline: the PERM labor certification, I-140 petition, and adjustment of status together typically take two to four years before a green card is issued, compared to H-1B approval in a few months.
Which employers commonly sponsor geriatric psychiatrists for green cards?
Academic medical centers, federally qualified health centers, VA hospital systems, and large behavioral health networks are the most frequent PERM sponsors for geriatric psychiatrists. These organizations have in-house immigration counsel and recurring hiring needs that make the multi-step PERM process cost-effective. Smaller private practices and outpatient clinics rarely initiate green card sponsorship due to cost and administrative burden.
How can I find geriatric psychiatrist jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to filter openings by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity. Many listings don't advertise PERM sponsorship explicitly, but Migrate Mate surfaces roles from employers with active or historical PERM filings in psychiatry and related specialties, so you spend less time chasing employers who aren't set up to sponsor.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from the employer?
The employer must conduct DOL-prescribed recruitment to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This includes advertising the position, documenting applicant review, and filing the labor certification application with DOL. The process typically takes four to six months before the I-140 immigrant petition can be filed with USCIS. Employers bear all filing and legal costs under DOL rules.