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Psychiatrist roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, with employers filing PERM labor certification through DOL before sponsoring your I-140 petition. Hospitals, community mental health centers, and VA facilities regularly sponsor foreign-trained psychiatrists, particularly in underserved areas where J-1 waiver programs intersect with PERM pathways.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. We offer a relocation bonus!
Who We Are: Family Care Center (FCC) was founded in 2016 with the mission to improve access to mental health care in the local community. FCC brings together the highest quality providers with a wide range of skills including psychiatrists, psychologists, marital therapists, family therapists, licensed professional counselors, and child therapists to work as a team to help individuals and families on their journey to grow and thrive.
Position Summary: The Psychiatrist provides therapy and/or medication management as needed to identify, diagnose, and treat patients under their care.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical services at or above the customary practice standards in the Community, and within the qualifications and experience of Physician and adhere to the standards and principles of medical ethics of the American Medical Association, and all recognized associations or accrediting boards concerned with Physician's area of medical specialty.
- Conduct diagnostic assessments using the bio-psycho-social model through discussion, observation, and analysis.
- Identify psychiatric conditions according to the DSM-5.
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans through multi-disciplinary collaboration with therapists and other professionals.
- Initiate and manage psychopharmacologic treatments.
- Order and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic test results.
- Coordinate with healthcare professionals when hospitalization is required.
- Provide psychoeducation to patients and families when clinically appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with medical assistants to streamline clinical workflow and optimize the patient’s experience of care.
Minimum Qualifications:
- MD or DO required
- ACGME-accredited residency training program in psychiatry preferred
- Current medical license in state of practice
- Current and unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration in the state of practice
- Certification from the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS)
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive Earnings: Annual compensation will be up to $400,000 inclusive of bonus opportunity.
- Generous Sign-On Bonus
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Relocation Support
Distinctive Features:
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 100% outpatient role, free from call duties, evenings, or weekend work.
- Flexible Scheduling: Tailor your work schedule to your needs with full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities available.
- Collaborative Team Environment: Thrive in a supportive multidisciplinary team, collaborating closely with therapists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
- Support staff: We provide ample support staff to alleviate administrative burden. Medical assistants take vital signs, facilitate patient communication as instructed by the psychiatrist, and manage prior authorizations.
- User-Friendly Electronic Health Record System: Our advanced electronic health record system is designed with providers in mind, simplifying your daily tasks and enhancing patient care.
- Career Advancement: Your career path is important to us. Explore various advancement opportunities within our organization as you progress in your profession.
We are committed to providing our psychiatrists with an enticing package that reflects the value you bring to our organization. Join us in a dynamic and supportive environment where your expertise is cherished, and your professional journey is nurtured. Your career satisfaction is our priority.
Family Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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Location: Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. We offer a relocation bonus!
Who We Are: Family Care Center (FCC) was founded in 2016 with the mission to improve access to mental health care in the local community. FCC brings together the highest quality providers with a wide range of skills including psychiatrists, psychologists, marital therapists, family therapists, licensed professional counselors, and child therapists to work as a team to help individuals and families on their journey to grow and thrive.
Position Summary: The Psychiatrist provides therapy and/or medication management as needed to identify, diagnose, and treat patients under their care.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical services at or above the customary practice standards in the Community, and within the qualifications and experience of Physician and adhere to the standards and principles of medical ethics of the American Medical Association, and all recognized associations or accrediting boards concerned with Physician's area of medical specialty.
- Conduct diagnostic assessments using the bio-psycho-social model through discussion, observation, and analysis.
- Identify psychiatric conditions according to the DSM-5.
- Develop comprehensive treatment plans through multi-disciplinary collaboration with therapists and other professionals.
- Initiate and manage psychopharmacologic treatments.
- Order and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic test results.
- Coordinate with healthcare professionals when hospitalization is required.
- Provide psychoeducation to patients and families when clinically appropriate.
- Work collaboratively with medical assistants to streamline clinical workflow and optimize the patient’s experience of care.
Minimum Qualifications:
- MD or DO required
- ACGME-accredited residency training program in psychiatry preferred
- Current medical license in state of practice
- Current and unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration in the state of practice
- Certification from the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS)
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive Earnings: Annual compensation will be up to $400,000 inclusive of bonus opportunity.
- Generous Sign-On Bonus
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Relocation Support
Distinctive Features:
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a 100% outpatient role, free from call duties, evenings, or weekend work.
- Flexible Scheduling: Tailor your work schedule to your needs with full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities available.
- Collaborative Team Environment: Thrive in a supportive multidisciplinary team, collaborating closely with therapists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
- Support staff: We provide ample support staff to alleviate administrative burden. Medical assistants take vital signs, facilitate patient communication as instructed by the psychiatrist, and manage prior authorizations.
- User-Friendly Electronic Health Record System: Our advanced electronic health record system is designed with providers in mind, simplifying your daily tasks and enhancing patient care.
- Career Advancement: Your career path is important to us. Explore various advancement opportunities within our organization as you progress in your profession.
We are committed to providing our psychiatrists with an enticing package that reflects the value you bring to our organization. Join us in a dynamic and supportive environment where your expertise is cherished, and your professional journey is nurtured. Your career satisfaction is our priority.
Family Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Psychiatrist
Verify your credentials meet ABPN equivalency
Foreign medical graduates need ECFMG certification and a completed U.S. residency before most employers will initiate PERM. Confirm your board eligibility status early, since USCIS scrutinizes whether your foreign degree satisfies the EB-2 advanced-degree requirement for psychiatry.
Target employers in HPSA-designated shortage areas
Hospitals and community mental health centers in Health Professional Shortage Areas face documented recruitment difficulty, which strengthens the PERM labor market test. These employers are also more practiced at sponsoring foreign psychiatrists and often have immigration counsel already on retainer.
Search green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate
Filter by psychiatry roles and confirmed PERM-filing employers on Migrate Mate before applying. Seeing which health systems have actually initiated labor certifications for psychiatrists tells you far more than a job posting that vaguely mentions visa support.
Negotiate PERM filing into your employment contract
Get the employer's commitment to sponsor PERM in writing before you sign, including a timeline and who covers filing costs. Employers sometimes delay initiating labor certification after onboarding, and a contract clause protects you from years of waiting on an informal promise.
Understand how your country of birth affects your wait
EB-2 and EB-3 priority dates apply based on your country of birth, not citizenship. If you were born in India or China, expect multi-year backlogs even after I-140 approval. For most other nationalities, EB-3 for psychiatrists is currently current or near-current.
Prepare for the PERM prevailing wage before your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific psychiatry SOC code in your target location before salary negotiations. Your employer must pay at least the DOL-certified wage throughout the PERM process, so knowing the number upfront prevents offer mismatches later.
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Find Psychiatrist JobsPsychiatrist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do psychiatrist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Psychiatrist positions almost always qualify for EB-2, since the role requires a medical degree plus residency training, satisfying the advanced-degree requirement. Some employers file under EB-3 as a backup or when the position is structured as a skilled worker role. Your employer and their immigration attorney determine which category to file under based on how the job duties are defined in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for psychiatrists?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status that expires. There's no annual lottery for EB-2 or EB-3 the way there is for H-1B, and the process isn't dependent on random selection. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone typically takes six to twelve months, with I-140 and adjustment of status adding more time on top. The payoff is a permanent outcome rather than renewing every few years.
What is the PERM labor certification process for a psychiatrist position?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a supervised recruitment process to demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role. DOL sets specific advertising requirements, including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notice. If recruitment finds no qualified U.S. applicants, the employer files the ETA Form 9089 with DOL. Approval moves the case to I-140 petition filing with USCIS. The entire process requires meticulous documentation, and any procedural error can trigger an audit.
Which types of U.S. employers most actively sponsor psychiatrists for green cards?
VA medical centers, academic medical centers, federally qualified health centers, and psychiatric hospital groups in rural or underserved markets are the most active sponsors. These employers face documented shortages of U.S. psychiatrists and are experienced with the PERM process. Use Migrate Mate to identify health systems with a verified history of sponsoring psychiatry roles before targeting your job search, rather than relying on job postings that mention sponsorship without a track record.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is approved but before I get my green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can change employers once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, provided the new job is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For psychiatrists, this generally means staying within psychiatry or a closely related specialty. The original I-140 must remain approved, and your new employer does not need to restart the PERM process from scratch.
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