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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners qualify for H-1B sponsorship as a specialty occupation requiring a graduate-level nursing degree and advanced clinical licensure. Mental health workforce shortages have pushed health systems, community mental health centers, and telehealth groups to sponsor H-1B petitions for PMHNPs at a steady rate across most U.S. regions.
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Summary
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP) is a licensed and credentialed advanced practice registered nurse who provides comprehensive psychiatric care to the assigned patient population. The Psych NP works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with mental health disorders. This work will be performed in the Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Canon City areas.
ABOUT SUMMIT MEDICAL CONSULTANTS
Summit Medical Consultants is a rapidly growing Physician Practice. Established in 2015, we are a physician-founded and led medical group. We have expanded to approximately 100 employees and are continuing to grow. Our mission is to provide patients and their families with robust clinical services throughout their Acute Inpatient Rehab, Skilled Nursing, Long Term Care and Assisted and Independent Living stays. We coordinate with the Hospitalists and Specialist physicians and surgeons, Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies, Case Management and Psychiatry at the facility level to provide compassionate and coordinated care.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of patients, including obtaining a history of present illness, reviewing medical and psychiatric records, and performing a physical and mental status examination.
- Diagnose and treat patients with a variety of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and personality disorders.
- Prescribe and manage medications.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy as needed.
- Educate patients and families about mental health disorders and treatment options.
- Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team, including physicians, psychologists, social workers, and case managers.
- Document patient care in the medical record and coding of patient care to ensure compliance with medical reporting standards and billing practices so as to meet applicable federal and state requirements.
- Meet quality measures in the provision of medical care.
- Strives to uphold the mission, vision, and values of the Practice.
- Requires ability to work independently, understand complex situations, and make sound judgments.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
- Current RN license in the state of practice.
- National certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
- Clinical experience in psychiatry is preferred.
- Experience in post-acute care setting is preferred.
- Strong assessment and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Full-time W2
- Base Compensation $100,000-120,000
- Paid time off
- 401K
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM with flexibility
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
Job Title: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Summary
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Psych NP) is a licensed and credentialed advanced practice registered nurse who provides comprehensive psychiatric care to the assigned patient population. The Psych NP works collaboratively with other members of the healthcare team to assess, diagnose, and treat patients with mental health disorders. This work will be performed in the Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Canon City areas.
ABOUT SUMMIT MEDICAL CONSULTANTS
Summit Medical Consultants is a rapidly growing Physician Practice. Established in 2015, we are a physician-founded and led medical group. We have expanded to approximately 100 employees and are continuing to grow. Our mission is to provide patients and their families with robust clinical services throughout their Acute Inpatient Rehab, Skilled Nursing, Long Term Care and Assisted and Independent Living stays. We coordinate with the Hospitalists and Specialist physicians and surgeons, Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies, Case Management and Psychiatry at the facility level to provide compassionate and coordinated care.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of patients, including obtaining a history of present illness, reviewing medical and psychiatric records, and performing a physical and mental status examination.
- Diagnose and treat patients with a variety of mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and personality disorders.
- Prescribe and manage medications.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy as needed.
- Educate patients and families about mental health disorders and treatment options.
- Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team, including physicians, psychologists, social workers, and case managers.
- Document patient care in the medical record and coding of patient care to ensure compliance with medical reporting standards and billing practices so as to meet applicable federal and state requirements.
- Meet quality measures in the provision of medical care.
- Strives to uphold the mission, vision, and values of the Practice.
- Requires ability to work independently, understand complex situations, and make sound judgments.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
- Current RN license in the state of practice.
- National certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).
- Clinical experience in psychiatry is preferred.
- Experience in post-acute care setting is preferred.
- Strong assessment and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Full-time W2
- Base Compensation $100,000-120,000
- Paid time off
- 401K
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM with flexibility
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: On the road
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Verify your PMHNP credentials meet H-1B standards
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the role. A psychiatric-mental health NP certificate or MSN with a PMHNP concentration satisfies specialty occupation. A general nursing degree without the psychiatric specialization often triggers an RFE, so gather transcripts that name the specialty explicitly.
Check prevailing wage tiers before negotiating salary
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up your specific metro area before accepting an offer, so you can spot whether a proposed salary clears the threshold.
Target employers with behavioral health service lines
Health systems that operate inpatient psychiatric units, integrated behavioral health programs, or federally qualified health centers file H-1B petitions far more consistently than outpatient-only practices. Prioritize employers whose clinical infrastructure justifies a full-time PMHNP headcount rather than per-diem or contract arrangements.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter Migrate Mate by the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner job category to see which employers have active H-1B LCA filings for this role. DOL Labor Condition Application data shows you exactly which organizations have sponsored PMHNPs, so you're not guessing about sponsorship willingness before you apply.
Confirm your state license is transferable before relocating
H-1B approval for a PMHNP is tied to a specific work location. If your offer is in a non-compact state and your current license is from a different state, you'll need to complete that state's full licensure process before your employer can file the I-129. Start the application before your start date, not after.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS standard processing for an I-129 can run several months. If your employer is filling a critical psychiatric staffing gap with a hard start date, ask HR to authorize premium processing, which gets an adjudication decision within 15 business days. The employer pays this fee under H-1B rules.
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Find Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner JobsPsychiatric Nurse Practitioner H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS classifies PMHNP roles as specialty occupations because the position requires at minimum a master's degree in psychiatric-mental health nursing or an equivalent graduate credential. General RN roles do not meet this bar, but the advanced practice designation with a psychiatric specialization does. Your employer will document this in the H-1B petition using your degree transcripts and the job description.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners?
Health systems with dedicated behavioral health service lines, community mental health centers, federally qualified health centers, and telehealth platforms with psychiatric service lines are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for PMHNPs. Private outpatient practices occasionally sponsor but are less common because the petition cost and compliance burden are harder to absorb at smaller scale. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with documented H-1B LCA filings for this role.
How does the H-1B cap and lottery affect Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners?
Most PMHNP roles at nonprofit hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and government health agencies are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the annual lottery. For-profit employers are cap-subject and must register during the March lottery window. If you're targeting for-profit health systems, timing your job search to align with the registration period in February and March matters.
What does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement mean for PMHNP job offers?
Before your employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL, they must certify that your offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for your SOC code in your specific work location. PMHNPs fall under a specialized nursing or advanced practice SOC code, and wages vary significantly by metro area. You can verify the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing your offer.
Can a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner change employers while on H-1B status?
Yes, through H-1B portability. Once USCIS has received your new employer's I-129 petition, you can start working for them before it's approved, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you haven't been out of status. The new employer must file their own LCA and I-129 specific to the PMHNP role and your work location. O*NET occupation codes and your state licensure documents will anchor the specialty occupation case.
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