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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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Northern Light Acadia Hospital in Bangor, Maine is seeking a full-time Neuropsychologist to join our established and highly regarded Developmental Psychology Assessment Services team. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment dedicated to providing comprehensive neuropsychological assessment and consultation services across the lifespan. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues in neurology, psychiatry, primary care, and other specialties in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
Position Highlights:
- Flexible scheduling options with a four- or five-day work week, totaling 40 hours/week
- Opportunity to work with your preferred patient population and age range; clinic serves patients from 2.5 to 100 years of age
- Collaborate with adult psychiatry and family medicine residents as well as medical students
- Strong referral network and close partnerships with primary care, neurology, and psychiatry teams
- Teaching and research opportunities are available for candidates interested in academic involvement and professional development
- Supportive practice environment that values clinical excellence, collegiality, and work/life balance
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
- $109,366.40-$168,979.20 annual base salary.
- The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, including but not limited to call pay, leadership stipends, etc.
WHY JOIN NORTHERN LIGHT ACADIA HOSPITAL?
- Comprehensive benefits including generous paid time off, employer-matched retirement plan, and much more
- Outstanding student loan reimbursement program designed to support long-term financial wellness
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
- Annual CEU allowance to support ongoing professional growth
- Flexible schedule options to promote an excellent work-life balance
- Collegial, team-based environment within a respected behavioral health organization
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is an acute care, regional psychiatric teaching hospital that is the hub of a comprehensive behavioral health service line within Northern Light Health. We serve communities throughout the state and provide inpatient and outpatient behavioral health care for children, teens, and adults while specializing in the treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders. In addition, we offer innovative programming in the form of behavioral health home, integrated behavioral healthcare in primary care practices, general hospital psychiatry, and an extensive telepsychiatry network. We are the only New England partner for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.
For more information, please contact:
Kayla Rodriguez, CPRP
ProviderCareers@northernlight.org
Call 207.973.5358 or text Neuropsychologist to 207.560.0133
INTRODUCTION
Northern Light Acadia Hospital in Bangor, Maine is seeking a full-time Neuropsychologist to join our established and highly regarded Developmental Psychology Assessment Services team. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment dedicated to providing comprehensive neuropsychological assessment and consultation services across the lifespan. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues in neurology, psychiatry, primary care, and other specialties in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
Position Highlights:
- Flexible scheduling options with a four- or five-day work week, totaling 40 hours/week
- Opportunity to work with your preferred patient population and age range; clinic serves patients from 2.5 to 100 years of age
- Collaborate with adult psychiatry and family medicine residents as well as medical students
- Strong referral network and close partnerships with primary care, neurology, and psychiatry teams
- Teaching and research opportunities are available for candidates interested in academic involvement and professional development
- Supportive practice environment that values clinical excellence, collegiality, and work/life balance
COMPENSATION INFORMATION:
- $109,366.40-$168,979.20 annual base salary.
- The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, including but not limited to call pay, leadership stipends, etc.
WHY JOIN NORTHERN LIGHT ACADIA HOSPITAL?
- Comprehensive benefits including generous paid time off, employer-matched retirement plan, and much more
- Outstanding student loan reimbursement program designed to support long-term financial wellness
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
- Annual CEU allowance to support ongoing professional growth
- Flexible schedule options to promote an excellent work-life balance
- Collegial, team-based environment within a respected behavioral health organization
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is an acute care, regional psychiatric teaching hospital that is the hub of a comprehensive behavioral health service line within Northern Light Health. We serve communities throughout the state and provide inpatient and outpatient behavioral health care for children, teens, and adults while specializing in the treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders. In addition, we offer innovative programming in the form of behavioral health home, integrated behavioral healthcare in primary care practices, general hospital psychiatry, and an extensive telepsychiatry network. We are the only New England partner for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.
For more information, please contact:
Kayla Rodriguez, CPRP
ProviderCareers@northernlight.org
Call 207.973.5358 or text Neuropsychologist to 207.560.0133
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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.
Green Card Neuropsychologist: Frequently Asked Questions
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 visa 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.