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Neuropsychologist roles qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship when the position requires a doctoral degree in neuropsychology or clinical psychology, and employers file PERM labor certification with DOL before submitting the I-140. Specialized assessment and treatment expertise strengthens both the sponsorship case and priority date.
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At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Neuropsychologist.
This position is mostly outpatient. However, if a patient is admitted, there may be a need to be able to see them, and if necessary, evaluate patient.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to interviewing patients, testing patients, supervising psychometrist (who is a technician) during testing, interpreting and writing reports, conducting feedback, attending division meetings, attending school meetings. Patient interactions would include telehealth, in-office visits +/- ambient listening. These tasks are organized into a weekly schedule based on several factors such as psychometrist and exam room availability.
Schedule: M-F, days
- no nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call
Location: Delnor campus in Geneva IL
The Neuropsychologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
A neuropsychologist is a clinical psychologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral abilities in children and adults, as they related to brain development, aging, disease, and injury.
Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Director of Neuropsychology
- Evaluates neurocognitive concerns, symptoms, or signs
- Consultation with physicians, other providers, therapists, and staff
- Supervises psychometrists, and others including students, residents, and fellows
- Communicates with clinicians and family members as appropriate
- Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, clinician meetings, and workshops to enhance professional development and maintain currency of methodology and techniques
- Documents in accordance with policies and procedures regarding medical records; implements and adheres to policies which ensure patient confidentiality
- Demonstrates an ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information
- Participates in program development and implementation in area of expertise and promotes appropriate utilization of psychological services
- Provides in-service education and staff support as needed to enhance patient care delivery and patient outcomes with the psychologically involved patient
Qualifications Required:
- Successful completion of a doctoral degree program in professional psychology (e.g. PhD, PsyD) granted from a training program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA)
- A pre-doctoral internship accredited by the APA; and a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology accredited by the Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology (APPCN) resulting in eligibility for board certification by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
- Equivalent accreditations will be considered (e.g. Canadian Psychological Association and British Psychological Society)
- Board eligibility by the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN)
- Accredited post-doctoral neuropsychology fellowship in pediatrics is required (must be stated on resume)
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
Company Description
At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?
Job Description
Northwestern Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Neuropsychologist.
This position is mostly outpatient. However, if a patient is admitted, there may be a need to be able to see them, and if necessary, evaluate patient.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to interviewing patients, testing patients, supervising psychometrist (who is a technician) during testing, interpreting and writing reports, conducting feedback, attending division meetings, attending school meetings. Patient interactions would include telehealth, in-office visits +/- ambient listening. These tasks are organized into a weekly schedule based on several factors such as psychometrist and exam room availability.
Schedule: M-F, days
- no nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call
Location: Delnor campus in Geneva IL
The Neuropsychologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
A neuropsychologist is a clinical psychologist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral abilities in children and adults, as they related to brain development, aging, disease, and injury.
Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Director of Neuropsychology
- Evaluates neurocognitive concerns, symptoms, or signs
- Consultation with physicians, other providers, therapists, and staff
- Supervises psychometrists, and others including students, residents, and fellows
- Communicates with clinicians and family members as appropriate
- Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, clinician meetings, and workshops to enhance professional development and maintain currency of methodology and techniques
- Documents in accordance with policies and procedures regarding medical records; implements and adheres to policies which ensure patient confidentiality
- Demonstrates an ability to use independent judgment and to manage and impart confidential information
- Participates in program development and implementation in area of expertise and promotes appropriate utilization of psychological services
- Provides in-service education and staff support as needed to enhance patient care delivery and patient outcomes with the psychologically involved patient
Qualifications Required:
- Successful completion of a doctoral degree program in professional psychology (e.g. PhD, PsyD) granted from a training program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA)
- A pre-doctoral internship accredited by the APA; and a postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology accredited by the Association of Postdoctoral Programs in Clinical Neuropsychology (APPCN) resulting in eligibility for board certification by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP)
- Equivalent accreditations will be considered (e.g. Canadian Psychological Association and British Psychological Society)
- Board eligibility by the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN)
- Accredited post-doctoral neuropsychology fellowship in pediatrics is required (must be stated on resume)
Additional Information
Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check
Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Neuropsychologist
Verify your doctorate meets EB-2 standards
EB-2 requires an advanced degree directly related to the role. A PhD or PsyD in neuropsychology or clinical psychology qualifies, but a general psychology master's without a doctorate does not. Confirm your credential alignment before applying to sponsored positions.
Target hospital systems with active PERM history
Academic medical centers, VA hospitals, and large rehabilitation networks file PERM more regularly than private practices. Search OFLC disclosure data by SOC code 19-3039 to identify which employers have certified neuropsychologist positions in the past two years.
Check your neuropsychology subspecialty against O*NET
The O*NET profile for neuropsychologists documents the specialized knowledge requirements that support a PERM specialty occupation determination. Referencing this profile helps you frame your assessment, rehabilitation, and diagnostic expertise in terms DOL reviewers recognize.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Finding neuropsychologist roles where the employer has green card sponsorship infrastructure takes more than a keyword search. Migrate Mate filters positions by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're targeting employers already familiar with the PERM process.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer letter
Many healthcare employers will sponsor but won't initiate PERM unless you ask directly during offer negotiation. Request a written commitment to begin labor certification within a defined period after your start date, and confirm whether they use an in-house attorney or outside counsel.
Understand how licensure timing affects your I-140
USCIS requires the offered position to meet the stated minimum requirements at the time of filing. If your state psychology license is pending, confirm with the employer's attorney that conditional licensure or supervised practice satisfies the PERM job description before the I-140 is submitted.
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Does a neuropsychologist position typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most neuropsychologist roles qualify for EB-2 because the position normally requires a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) plus postdoctoral training and state licensure. EB-3 applies when the employer defines the role at the bachelor's or master's level, though that is uncommon for clinical neuropsychology. Your employer's attorney will determine the correct category based on the actual job requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for neuropsychologists?
H-1B is a temporary status tied to a specific employer, subject to the annual lottery, and capped at six years without extensions. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the petition level. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status can take two to five years depending on your country of birth and the visa bulletin.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a neuropsychology employer?
The employer must conduct DOL-supervised recruitment to demonstrate no minimally qualified U.S. worker is available for the neuropsychologist role at the prevailing wage. That recruitment typically includes job postings, internal notices, and newspaper ads. The employer submits the PERM application through DOL's FLAG system, and once certified, files the I-140 petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How do I find neuropsychologist jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship explicitly. Migrate Mate surfaces neuropsychologist positions filtered by verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have already navigated the PERM process rather than asking during cold outreach and receiving an uncertain answer.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved but before my green card is granted?
Yes, under AC21 portability you can change to a same or similar neuropsychology role once your I-140 is approved and your adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more. The new role must fall within the same occupational classification. Your priority date and approved I-140 remain valid even though you've changed employers.
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