H-1B Visa Geriatric Psychiatrist Jobs
Geriatric psychiatrists qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupation workers under the mental health and neuroscience SOC codes, making employer sponsorship straightforward for most academic medical centers, VA hospitals, and integrated health systems. Demand for this subspecialty significantly outpaces supply, which gives qualified candidates real negotiating leverage on sponsorship.
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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit: School Of Medicine
Department: Psychiatry
Department Summary:
Deliver high quality, evidence-based psychiatric care to patients focusing on the care of seniors; prepare trainees for safe and competent independent practice, engage in scholarship (including with trainees) and provide service to the Department, Health System and/or community.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide clinical geropsychiatry services to patients referred to VCU Health System. Assist in the development of a program focused on older adults with psychiatric disorders. Provide teaching, supervision and mentorship to residents/fellows/medical students. Participate in scholarly projects with trainees. Participate on committees, task forces and/or executive boards in service to the Department, Health System, University and/or community.
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Clinical - Provide geropsychiatric and other clinical services to patients within the Department of Psychiatry’s ambulatory clinic (primary responsibility) and inpatient unit (providing coverage). This position may also rotate at VCU Health’s ambulatory sites in the community, such as VCU-Williamsburg, and provide tele-psychiatry services.
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Teaching - Provide training (teaching, supervision, scholarship and mentorship) to residents/medical students/fellows.
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Service - Attend weekly Department Grand Rounds, participate in CME and professional development, and engage in “good citizenship” and other service activities assigned by division and department.
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Other (for instance administrative duties, etc.) - Documentation requirements and in-service completion as required for compliance with regulations and practice standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- Virginia Licensed or eligible, BC/BE Psychiatrist with interest in working primarily in an outpatient psychiatry setting and with trainees
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Preferred
- Board Certification in Geropsychiatry
- Experience in teaching residents and medical students
- Overall experience of 3-5 years as a practicing psychiatrist preferred
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Other
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Brianna Porch
Contact Email: Brianna.Porch@vcuhealth.org
INTRODUCTION
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’s sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity employer.
Unit: School Of Medicine
Department: Psychiatry
Department Summary:
Deliver high quality, evidence-based psychiatric care to patients focusing on the care of seniors; prepare trainees for safe and competent independent practice, engage in scholarship (including with trainees) and provide service to the Department, Health System and/or community.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide clinical geropsychiatry services to patients referred to VCU Health System. Assist in the development of a program focused on older adults with psychiatric disorders. Provide teaching, supervision and mentorship to residents/fellows/medical students. Participate in scholarly projects with trainees. Participate on committees, task forces and/or executive boards in service to the Department, Health System, University and/or community.
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Clinical - Provide geropsychiatric and other clinical services to patients within the Department of Psychiatry’s ambulatory clinic (primary responsibility) and inpatient unit (providing coverage). This position may also rotate at VCU Health’s ambulatory sites in the community, such as VCU-Williamsburg, and provide tele-psychiatry services.
-
Teaching - Provide training (teaching, supervision, scholarship and mentorship) to residents/medical students/fellows.
-
Service - Attend weekly Department Grand Rounds, participate in CME and professional development, and engage in “good citizenship” and other service activities assigned by division and department.
-
Other (for instance administrative duties, etc.) - Documentation requirements and in-service completion as required for compliance with regulations and practice standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required
- Virginia Licensed or eligible, BC/BE Psychiatrist with interest in working primarily in an outpatient psychiatry setting and with trainees
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Preferred
- Board Certification in Geropsychiatry
- Experience in teaching residents and medical students
- Overall experience of 3-5 years as a practicing psychiatrist preferred
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Other
Rank: Open
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Brianna Porch
Contact Email: Brianna.Porch@vcuhealth.org
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Geriatric Psychiatrist
Verify your board certification before applying
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for psychiatry subspecialties. Having CAQ certification in Geriatric Psychiatry from ABPN alongside your general psychiatry board certification strengthens your H-1B petition and reduces RFE risk substantially.
Target VA and academic health systems first
VA hospitals and university-affiliated medical centers file H-1B petitions regularly for geriatric psychiatrists and have in-house immigration counsel. These employers also qualify as cap-exempt institutions, letting you bypass the annual lottery entirely.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter for geriatric psychiatry or general psychiatry roles at employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by employer, so you can see which health systems have sponsored this role before.
Request a J-1 waiver status check early
Many geriatric psychiatrists enter the U.S. on J-1 visa training visas with a two-year home residency requirement. Confirm your Conrad 30 waiver status or IGA waiver approval before your employer files the I-129, since an outstanding home-residency obligation blocks H-1B approval.
Negotiate LCA wage level into your offer letter
DOL requires your offered wage to meet the prevailing wage for your SOC code and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm whether your offer reflects a Level II or Level III wage before signing, since underpayment triggers automatic LCA noncompliance.
Align your start date with the I-129 filing window
USCIS allows H-1B petitions to be filed up to six months before your intended start date. For cap-subject positions, coordinate your offer letter effective date with the October 1 fiscal year start to avoid a gap in your work authorization.
H-1B Visa Geriatric Psychiatrist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does geriatric psychiatry qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Geriatric psychiatry requires a medical degree, residency in psychiatry, and fellowship training in geriatric psychiatry, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation standard requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific field. The O*NET occupation profile for psychiatrists confirms the theoretical and practical knowledge requirements that support this classification.
Can I get H-1B sponsorship if I completed a J-1 psychiatry fellowship?
You can, but only after resolving any two-year home residency requirement attached to your J-1. Most geriatric psychiatry fellows use the Conrad 30 State Health Department Waiver or an Interested Government Agency waiver to clear this obligation. Your employer's immigration counsel files the waiver request, and USCIS won't approve the H-1B petition until it's resolved.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for geriatric psychiatrists?
Academic medical centers, VA hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and nonprofit hospital systems are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this subspecialty. VA and university-affiliated hospitals are cap-exempt, so they can file year-round without entering the lottery. Use Migrate Mate to find employers who have filed H-1B LCAs for psychiatry roles in your target location.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect geriatric psychiatrists?
If your employer is a for-profit health system or private group practice, your petition enters the annual H-1B lottery capped at 85,000 slots. Cap-exempt employers, including nonprofit hospitals and VA facilities, can file at any time and aren't subject to the lottery. Given the shortage of geriatric psychiatrists, many employers actively structure their operations to qualify as cap-exempt.
What documents does my employer need to file my H-1B petition?
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL first, certifying your wage meets the prevailing rate for your location and SOC code. Once certified, they submit Form I-129 to USCIS with your medical degree, ABPN board certification, fellowship completion letter, a detailed job description establishing specialty occupation, and your CV. Your CAQ certification in Geriatric Psychiatry strengthens the specialty occupation argument significantly.