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Clinical Psychiatrist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the medical degree requirement, making employer sponsorship straightforward for most hospital systems, academic medical centers, and behavioral health groups. Positions in underserved areas often pair H-1B sponsorship with J-1 visa waiver programs, giving you two parallel paths to U.S. practice.
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Get Access To All JobsJOB SUMMARY: The Clinical Psychiatrist is required to serve as an educator in his/her area of expertise, facilitate Problem Based Learning (PBL), advise Osteopathic Medical students, interview applicants, and contribute to the mission of the college through research and service. The successful candidate is knowledgeable and qualified to teach psychology at a Medical College level. Teaching responsibilities will be performed onsite at the campus in Greensburg, PA.
CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following are a list of academic exercises that may be required as a full-time member of the basic science faculty from time to time:
- Serve as content expert in clinical psychiatry;
- Serve as Problem Based Learning (PBL) facilitator;
- Serve as advisor/mentor to assigned students;
- Serve as advisor to at least one student club;
- Serve on committees, as assigned;
- Interview College of Medicine applicants;
- Provide academic advice and support to LECOM’s students through regularly scheduled and published office hours, as well as, by appointment;
- Act as course director by constructing, updating, facilitating, and conducting lectures in the Introduction to Behavioral Health (IBH) course;
- Interview standardized patient applicants for behavioral screening;
- Write behavioral health case scenarios for standardized patients for the Mental Status Examination practical experience in the IBH course;
- Regularly review and contribute new BH related test bank items;
- Prepare educational tools (A/V, demonstration models, lectures, lesson plans, etc.);
- Prepare demonstrations, lectures, small group discussions, and the selection of suggested and required reading from various sources, and coordinating these educational tools with other faculty members;
- Participate in training/preparing students for humanistic portion of the Performance Evaluation;
- Participate in the remediation procedure for students having failed the Performance Evaluation;
- Attend “Team” meetings approved by COM that require advancement of your profession;
- Attend regularly scheduled meetings with administrative staff/supervisor;
- Contribute to, and be responsible for, overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising and student outcomes;
- Contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;
- Participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;
- Commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach;
- Ability to take direction and receive assignments from the Assistant Dean of Pre-Clinical Education;
- Available for work during the hours assigned, for student instruction with the expectation of 40 hours per calendar week when not on vacation, holiday or conference; and
- Accept other duties assigned/needed for the Institution’s needs.
EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of psychiatric diagnostic criteria in order to realize differential diagnoses;
- Competency with the utilization of psychological methodologies;
- Ability to review the work of others to ensure conformance to standards;
- Effective written and oral communication skills;
- Ability to communicate effectively across a broad spectrum of staff, both orally and in writing;
- Confidence to handle ambiguous and fluid situations;
- Ability to work with individuals at all levels in the organization;
- Knowledge of student and patient’s privacy (i.e. FERPA, HIPAA, etc.);
- Follow proper OSHA and safety guidelines; Protect equipment (office, medical, facility);
- Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suit [i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Excel]) and accurate data entry skills;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Must be accurate and attentive to detail;
- Ability to maintain an established work schedule;
- Organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail;
- Strong computer literacy and accurate data entry skills;
- Interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy;
- Effective use of interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy;
- Effective use of organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through;
- Must be able to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands;
- Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships;
- Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the COM;
- The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;
- The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; and
- The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and experience equivalent to: Pennsylvania state-licensed psychiatrist. Doctorate level of achievement (M.D. or D.O.) in psychiatry from an accredited institution. At least two (2) years of experience in clinical practice and teaching experience at a college and/or graduate level education preferred.
JOB SUMMARY: The Clinical Psychiatrist is required to serve as an educator in his/her area of expertise, facilitate Problem Based Learning (PBL), advise Osteopathic Medical students, interview applicants, and contribute to the mission of the college through research and service. The successful candidate is knowledgeable and qualified to teach psychology at a Medical College level. Teaching responsibilities will be performed onsite at the campus in Greensburg, PA.
CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following are a list of academic exercises that may be required as a full-time member of the basic science faculty from time to time:
- Serve as content expert in clinical psychiatry;
- Serve as Problem Based Learning (PBL) facilitator;
- Serve as advisor/mentor to assigned students;
- Serve as advisor to at least one student club;
- Serve on committees, as assigned;
- Interview College of Medicine applicants;
- Provide academic advice and support to LECOM’s students through regularly scheduled and published office hours, as well as, by appointment;
- Act as course director by constructing, updating, facilitating, and conducting lectures in the Introduction to Behavioral Health (IBH) course;
- Interview standardized patient applicants for behavioral screening;
- Write behavioral health case scenarios for standardized patients for the Mental Status Examination practical experience in the IBH course;
- Regularly review and contribute new BH related test bank items;
- Prepare educational tools (A/V, demonstration models, lectures, lesson plans, etc.);
- Prepare demonstrations, lectures, small group discussions, and the selection of suggested and required reading from various sources, and coordinating these educational tools with other faculty members;
- Participate in training/preparing students for humanistic portion of the Performance Evaluation;
- Participate in the remediation procedure for students having failed the Performance Evaluation;
- Attend “Team” meetings approved by COM that require advancement of your profession;
- Attend regularly scheduled meetings with administrative staff/supervisor;
- Contribute to, and be responsible for, overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising and student outcomes;
- Contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;
- Participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;
- Commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach;
- Ability to take direction and receive assignments from the Assistant Dean of Pre-Clinical Education;
- Available for work during the hours assigned, for student instruction with the expectation of 40 hours per calendar week when not on vacation, holiday or conference; and
- Accept other duties assigned/needed for the Institution’s needs.
EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of psychiatric diagnostic criteria in order to realize differential diagnoses;
- Competency with the utilization of psychological methodologies;
- Ability to review the work of others to ensure conformance to standards;
- Effective written and oral communication skills;
- Ability to communicate effectively across a broad spectrum of staff, both orally and in writing;
- Confidence to handle ambiguous and fluid situations;
- Ability to work with individuals at all levels in the organization;
- Knowledge of student and patient’s privacy (i.e. FERPA, HIPAA, etc.);
- Follow proper OSHA and safety guidelines; Protect equipment (office, medical, facility);
- Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suit [i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Excel]) and accurate data entry skills;
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Must be accurate and attentive to detail;
- Ability to maintain an established work schedule;
- Organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail;
- Strong computer literacy and accurate data entry skills;
- Interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy;
- Effective use of interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy;
- Effective use of organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through;
- Must be able to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands;
- Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships;
- Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the COM;
- The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;
- The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; and
- The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and experience equivalent to: Pennsylvania state-licensed psychiatrist. Doctorate level of achievement (M.D. or D.O.) in psychiatry from an accredited institution. At least two (2) years of experience in clinical practice and teaching experience at a college and/or graduate level education preferred.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Clinical Psychiatrist
Verify your medical credentials match SOC requirements
USCIS evaluates psychiatry roles against the SOC 29-1223 classification. Confirm your medical degree, residency, and board eligibility documents align with that code before applying, since credential gaps trigger Requests for Evidence that delay your start date.
Target employers with J-1 waiver Conrad 30 slots
Many states allocate Conrad 30 J-1 waiver slots specifically for psychiatrists in Health Professional Shortage Areas. Employers who sponsor these waivers are also practiced H-1B filers, making them far more likely to move efficiently through your petition.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by psychiatry-related SOC codes on Migrate Mate to see which hospital systems and behavioral health employers have active DOL Labor Condition Application filings for your role, so you spend time on employers who already sponsor rather than guessing.
Request premium processing before your start date locks
Psychiatric group practices often set credentialing timelines months in advance. File USCIS Form I-907 for premium processing once the I-129 is ready, cutting the adjudication window to 15 business days and protecting your credentialing and malpractice onboarding schedule.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC Wage Search levels
Your employer's LCA must certify a prevailing wage at DOL Level I through IV. Pull the OFLC Wage Search for SOC 29-1223 in your metro area before negotiating, so you know whether the offer clears the certified wage floor for your experience tier.
Clarify moonlighting restrictions with your petitioning employer
H-1B status ties your authorized work to the petitioning employer's LCA. Taking on-call shifts or telemedicine contracts outside that employer requires a concurrent H-1B petition, which many psychiatric locum arrangements skip and USCIS audits closely.
H-1B Visa Clinical Psychiatrist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Psychiatrist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Psychiatry requires an M.D. or D.O., completion of a residency in psychiatry, and board certification or eligibility, which meets USCIS's definition of a specialty occupation requiring a specific bachelor's-level-or-higher degree in a directly related field. Hospital systems and outpatient psychiatric groups routinely file H-1B petitions under SOC code 29-1223 without difficulty.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Psychiatrists?
Academic medical centers, large hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and behavioral health organizations account for the majority of H-1B LCA filings for psychiatrists. These employers have established immigration infrastructure and file consistently. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for psychiatry roles on Migrate Mate before submitting applications.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect Clinical Psychiatrists?
Cap-exempt employers, including nonprofit hospitals, academic medical centers, and federally funded research institutions, can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the annual lottery. If your employer is cap-subject, your petition enters the USCIS lottery each April for the following fiscal year. Many psychiatric employers are cap-exempt, so confirm that status early in your job search.
Can a Clinical Psychiatrist hold H-1B status and a J-1 waiver simultaneously?
Not simultaneously, but sequentially. A J-1 waiver under the Conrad 30 program commits you to three years of service in an underserved area and typically converts to H-1B status after that obligation is fulfilled. Some employers sponsor the H-1B from day one if they're already cap-exempt, bypassing the J-1 route entirely. Confirm which pathway your prospective employer supports before signing a contract.
What happens to H-1B status if a Clinical Psychiatrist changes employers mid-petition?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you transfer to a new employer after your petition has been pending for 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For psychiatrists, a move between inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings generally qualifies. Your new employer must file a new LCA and an amended I-129 before you begin work at the new facility.