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Forensic Psychologist roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a doctoral degree in psychology. Employers in criminal justice, federal agencies, and hospital systems regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for this role. The annual H-1B cap and lottery apply unless your employer holds cap-exempt status.
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New Hampshire Hospital - Concord, NH
The Department of Psychiatry at Dartmouth-Hitchcock and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth is seeking a doctoral level Forensic Psychologist with strong clinical, research, and teaching interests to join our faculty and serve patients at New Hampshire Hospital, our affiliated state psychiatric facility located in Concord, New Hampshire.
In this role, you would work with an engaged, multidisciplinary team and motivated faculty to provide state-of-the-art forensic psychological services to people with severe behavioral health illnesses in an inpatient setting.
The ideal candidate will be a skilled clinician and enthusiastic teacher, with a strong interest and experience in serving people with severe behavioral health illnesses.
What Dartmouth-Hitchcock has to offer you:
- Established patient base and referral streams
- Collegial and inclusive environment
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and relocation
- Dedicated CME time and funds
What New Hampshire has to offer you:
- Unmatched quality of life
- Four seasons and an outdoor lifestyle
- Access to major cities and airports
- Proximity to mountains and hiking trails
- Driving distance to the seacoast/ocean
- No state sales or income tax in NH!
New Hampshire Hospital has a long tradition of providing excellent care to people who develop mental illnesses. We provide acute, inpatient psychiatric services for adults and the elderly who need active treatment and other essential supports within a continuum of community-based care. Specialized diagnostic and therapeutic services are provided for 2000 patients each year, keeping our 168 beds full. Half of hospital patients are discharged within ten days. Approximately 600 staff includes board certified psychiatrists, general medical services, specialized nursing, allied clinical, administrative and support personnel. To meet our patient’s needs, our goal is to provide for smooth access to services; safety, sensitivity, and compassion in daily care; skill and attentiveness from physicians/residents and nurses; timely, helpful therapies; accommodation of family needs and visits; a clean, restful environment; adequate food and nutrition; timely, clear aftercare planning; and our patients to have an overall feeling of improvement on discharge. This represents a standard of care we would want for our loved ones and ourselves should we be in need of such services.
The Dartmouth Health system stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. With no income or sales tax, this beautiful area combines history, industry, and business and has been ranked consistently as one of the best places in the US to live and work. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Dartmouth Cancer Center, the Dartmouth Children's Hospital; 4 affiliated hospitals, and 30 ambulatory clinics across the region.
Dartmouth Health is highly dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive group of faculty, staff, and trainees to meet the vast needs of our community and patient populations. We are especially interested in applicants who are able to work effectively with and care for individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to: racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals who identify with LGBTQ+ communities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and/or individuals from lower income backgrounds. We invite applicants to state in their cover letter how their professional and/or life experiences prepare them to advance Dartmouth Health’s commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Completion of a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited program.
- Completion of a predoctoral internship from an APA- or CPA-accredited internship program.
- Completion of a postdoctoral fellowship training in forensic psychology.
Required Licensure/Certification Skills:
Licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in the state of NH.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Area of Interest: Professional/Management
- Pay Range: $2,080.00/Yr. - $2,079,979.20/Yr. (Based on 40 hours per week, otherwise pro rata)
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
- Shift: Day
- Job ID: 38737
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers
Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Forensic Psychologist
New Hampshire Hospital - Concord, NH
The Department of Psychiatry at Dartmouth-Hitchcock and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth is seeking a doctoral level Forensic Psychologist with strong clinical, research, and teaching interests to join our faculty and serve patients at New Hampshire Hospital, our affiliated state psychiatric facility located in Concord, New Hampshire.
In this role, you would work with an engaged, multidisciplinary team and motivated faculty to provide state-of-the-art forensic psychological services to people with severe behavioral health illnesses in an inpatient setting.
The ideal candidate will be a skilled clinician and enthusiastic teacher, with a strong interest and experience in serving people with severe behavioral health illnesses.
What Dartmouth-Hitchcock has to offer you:
- Established patient base and referral streams
- Collegial and inclusive environment
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and relocation
- Dedicated CME time and funds
What New Hampshire has to offer you:
- Unmatched quality of life
- Four seasons and an outdoor lifestyle
- Access to major cities and airports
- Proximity to mountains and hiking trails
- Driving distance to the seacoast/ocean
- No state sales or income tax in NH!
New Hampshire Hospital has a long tradition of providing excellent care to people who develop mental illnesses. We provide acute, inpatient psychiatric services for adults and the elderly who need active treatment and other essential supports within a continuum of community-based care. Specialized diagnostic and therapeutic services are provided for 2000 patients each year, keeping our 168 beds full. Half of hospital patients are discharged within ten days. Approximately 600 staff includes board certified psychiatrists, general medical services, specialized nursing, allied clinical, administrative and support personnel. To meet our patient’s needs, our goal is to provide for smooth access to services; safety, sensitivity, and compassion in daily care; skill and attentiveness from physicians/residents and nurses; timely, helpful therapies; accommodation of family needs and visits; a clean, restful environment; adequate food and nutrition; timely, clear aftercare planning; and our patients to have an overall feeling of improvement on discharge. This represents a standard of care we would want for our loved ones and ourselves should we be in need of such services.
The Dartmouth Health system stretches over New Hampshire and Vermont and offers the quintessential New England experience. With no income or sales tax, this beautiful area combines history, industry, and business and has been ranked consistently as one of the best places in the US to live and work. Anchored by the academic Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH, the system includes the NCI-designated Dartmouth Cancer Center, the Dartmouth Children's Hospital; 4 affiliated hospitals, and 30 ambulatory clinics across the region.
Dartmouth Health is highly dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive group of faculty, staff, and trainees to meet the vast needs of our community and patient populations. We are especially interested in applicants who are able to work effectively with and care for individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to: racial and ethnic minorities, women, individuals who identify with LGBTQ+ communities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and/or individuals from lower income backgrounds. We invite applicants to state in their cover letter how their professional and/or life experiences prepare them to advance Dartmouth Health’s commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Completion of a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA- or CPA-accredited program.
- Completion of a predoctoral internship from an APA- or CPA-accredited internship program.
- Completion of a postdoctoral fellowship training in forensic psychology.
Required Licensure/Certification Skills:
Licensed or license eligible as a psychologist in the state of NH.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Area of Interest: Professional/Management
- Pay Range: $2,080.00/Yr. - $2,079,979.20/Yr. (Based on 40 hours per week, otherwise pro rata)
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week
- Shift: Day
- Job ID: 38737
Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers
Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Forensic Psychologist
Verify your licensure transfers across states
State psychology licensure requirements vary, and your H-1B petition must reflect the state where you'll actually practice. Confirm reciprocity or endorsement rules before your employer files, since a mismatch between your license and work location can trigger an RFE.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Hospitals affiliated with universities, federal agencies like the Bureau of Prisons, and nonprofit research institutions can file H-1B petitions year-round without the lottery. Forensic Psychologist openings at these employers don't depend on the April registration window.
Check the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search figures yourself before salary discussions so you know the floor your employer is legally required to meet.
Build your specialty occupation documentation early
USCIS scrutinizes Forensic Psychologist petitions closely because the role spans law, psychology, and clinical practice. Gather your doctoral transcripts, internship records, and any court-recognized expert witness credentials before your employer starts the I-129 filing.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with H-1B filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Forensic Psychologist roles by employers who have filed H-1B petitions in your specialty. That filing history confirms the employer understands the sponsorship process, reducing delays at the offer stage.
Clarify supervision requirements with your employer
Some forensic psychology roles require postdoctoral supervised hours for full licensure. If you're still accumulating hours, confirm your employer can structure the H-1B position around a supervised role, since the petition must reflect your actual duties and qualifications at time of filing.
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Find Forensic Psychologist JobsForensic Psychologist H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Forensic Psychologist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Forensic Psychologist positions typically require a doctoral degree in psychology, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation standard. The key is that your employer's job description must explicitly require a doctorate in a directly related field, not just prefer one. If the posting accepts any bachelor's degree, USCIS may challenge the specialty occupation classification.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Forensic Psychologists?
Federal agencies, state forensic hospitals, correctional systems, university-affiliated medical centers, and nonprofit behavioral health organizations are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Many of these employers hold cap-exempt status, meaning they can file outside the annual lottery window. You can filter by employers with verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate.
How does state psychology licensure affect my H-1B petition?
Your H-1B petition is tied to a specific worksite state, and USCIS expects you to hold or be eligible for licensure in that state. If you're licensed in a different state, your employer's attorney needs to address the licensing pathway in the petition. Some states require additional supervised hours or exams that can affect your start date.
Can I work at multiple court or agency locations on one H-1B petition?
Forensic Psychologists often consult across facilities, courthouses, or detention centers. Each worksite may require a separate Labor Condition Application if it's in a different metropolitan statistical area. Your employer must file the appropriate LCA amendments before you begin work at any new location, and USCIS can audit compliance through worksite inspections.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch from a private practice to a government agency?
Changing employers requires a new H-1B petition filed by the new employer before you start work, unless your new employer is a federal agency exempt from standard H-1B cap rules. You can begin working for the new employer as soon as USCIS receives the transfer petition, under portability rules, provided you've maintained valid status.
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