H-1B Visa Psychiatrist Jobs
Psychiatrist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under USCIS rules, requiring a medical degree and state licensure. Many hospitals, federally qualified health centers, and group practices sponsor H-1B visa petitions for psychiatrists, particularly in underserved areas where demand consistently outpaces the domestic workforce pipeline.
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Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938, BHN has helped individuals, families, and communities thrive through compassionate, high-quality care. We are seeking a Psychiatrist for BHN's outpatient and emergency programs. Reporting to the Medical Director, this physician will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and psychopharmacologic treatment, collaborate with care teams and families, supervise psychiatric residents, and provide clinical consultation to APRNs.
What We Offer:
- Purpose-Driven Clinical Practice – Provide essential psychiatric care that helps individuals and communities thrive.
- Comprehensive Patient Care – Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and support individuals using sound clinical principles and current standards of care.
- Collaborative Care Environment – Partner with clinicians, supervisors, families, collateral contacts, and multidisciplinary care teams.
- Clinical Teaching and Consultation – Supervise psychiatric residents and serve as a trusted clinical resource to APRNs.
- Meaningful Community Impact – Serve challenging and diverse populations across BHN's outpatient and emergency programs.
- Quality-Focused Practice – Contribute to high-quality, compliant care and continuous improvement in daily practice.
- Comprehensive Benefits – Generous PTO, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and more.
- Certified Great Place to Work – Join an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.
What You Will Do:
- Complete comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including clinical formulations and recommendations grounded in sound clinical principles and judgment.
- Evaluate individuals for psychopharmacologic treatment and prescribe medications in accordance with current standards of care.
- Engage appropriate family members and collateral contacts in treatment planning and care coordination.
- Produce timely, high-quality clinical documentation and bill for services in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
- Provide clinical supervision to psychiatric residents and support their development within the care environment.
- Offer clinical consultation and guidance to APRNs regarding psychiatric care and treatment needs.
- Participate in clinical team meetings with outpatient clinicians, supervisors, and other care partners.
- Use agency technology and communication systems effectively while contributing to teamwork, service quality, and continuous improvement.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree with completed residency training in Psychiatry.
- Current Massachusetts medical license as an MD or DO.
- Current Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate.
- Current Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration.
- Broad knowledge of mental illness and current psychopharmacologic interventions.
- Willingness and demonstrated ability to treat challenging and diverse populations with sound clinical judgment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and consultation skills.
- Proficiency with clinical and agency technology, along with strong organization, reliability, and openness to technological change.
We Hire for HEART!
Since 1938, BHN has delivered high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care to individuals, families, and communities throughout Massachusetts. Our core values — Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork — guide how we lead, how we serve, and how we support one another. If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference as part of a mission-driven organization, we’d love to hear from you.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $70,000-$91,000
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
INTRODUCTION
Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938, BHN has helped individuals, families, and communities thrive through compassionate, high-quality care. We are seeking a Psychiatrist for BHN's outpatient and emergency programs. Reporting to the Medical Director, this physician will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and psychopharmacologic treatment, collaborate with care teams and families, supervise psychiatric residents, and provide clinical consultation to APRNs.
What We Offer:
- Purpose-Driven Clinical Practice – Provide essential psychiatric care that helps individuals and communities thrive.
- Comprehensive Patient Care – Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and support individuals using sound clinical principles and current standards of care.
- Collaborative Care Environment – Partner with clinicians, supervisors, families, collateral contacts, and multidisciplinary care teams.
- Clinical Teaching and Consultation – Supervise psychiatric residents and serve as a trusted clinical resource to APRNs.
- Meaningful Community Impact – Serve challenging and diverse populations across BHN's outpatient and emergency programs.
- Quality-Focused Practice – Contribute to high-quality, compliant care and continuous improvement in daily practice.
- Comprehensive Benefits – Generous PTO, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and more.
- Certified Great Place to Work – Join an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.
What You Will Do:
- Complete comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, including clinical formulations and recommendations grounded in sound clinical principles and judgment.
- Evaluate individuals for psychopharmacologic treatment and prescribe medications in accordance with current standards of care.
- Engage appropriate family members and collateral contacts in treatment planning and care coordination.
- Produce timely, high-quality clinical documentation and bill for services in compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
- Provide clinical supervision to psychiatric residents and support their development within the care environment.
- Offer clinical consultation and guidance to APRNs regarding psychiatric care and treatment needs.
- Participate in clinical team meetings with outpatient clinicians, supervisors, and other care partners.
- Use agency technology and communication systems effectively while contributing to teamwork, service quality, and continuous improvement.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree with completed residency training in Psychiatry.
- Current Massachusetts medical license as an MD or DO.
- Current Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Certificate.
- Current Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration.
- Broad knowledge of mental illness and current psychopharmacologic interventions.
- Willingness and demonstrated ability to treat challenging and diverse populations with sound clinical judgment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and consultation skills.
- Proficiency with clinical and agency technology, along with strong organization, reliability, and openness to technological change.
We Hire for HEART!
Since 1938, BHN has delivered high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care to individuals, families, and communities throughout Massachusetts. Our core values — Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork — guide how we lead, how we serve, and how we support one another. If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference as part of a mission-driven organization, we’d love to hear from you.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $70,000-$91,000
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Psychiatrist
Verify your medical credentials meet H-1B requirements
USCIS requires your foreign medical degree to be equivalent to a U.S. M.D. or D.O. Request an official credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying. Boards like the ECFMG also document equivalency for IMG psychiatrists.
Target employers with H-1B cap-exempt status
Federally qualified health centers, nonprofit hospitals affiliated with universities, and VA-contracted facilities often qualify as cap-exempt. You can file year-round without waiting for April's lottery window, which matters if you're finishing residency mid-year.
Search verified H-1B sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by psychiatry roles and see which employers have active DOL Labor Condition Application filings. Migrate Mate surfaces this data so you target practices and health systems already familiar with the H-1B process, not just those that list 'visa sponsorship' vaguely.
Check prevailing wage requirements for your practice setting
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for psychiatrists in your geographic area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up wage levels by SOC code 29-2053 before negotiating your contract, so your offer clears the LCA threshold from the start.
Negotiate H-1B filing fees into your employment contract
USCIS prohibits employees from paying certain H-1B petition fees. Confirm which fees your employer will cover, including the I-129 base fee and any asylum program surcharge, before signing. Get this in writing in your offer letter, not as a side agreement.
Plan your timeline around state medical board licensing
Most states require full licensure before you can practice independently as a psychiatrist, but H-1B approval can sometimes precede it. Work with your employer to structure the petition around a prospective start date that aligns with your expected licensure date.
H-1B Visa Psychiatrist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a psychiatrist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Psychiatry meets USCIS's specialty occupation standard because it requires a medical degree in a specific field as a minimum entry requirement. USCIS consistently treats licensed physician roles, including psychiatry, as qualifying positions. Your employer still needs to file an LCA and document that the offered wage meets DOL prevailing wage requirements for your location and experience level.
Can I work as a psychiatrist on an H-1B while waiting for state licensure?
This depends on your state's rules and how your employer structures the role. Some states issue a training or limited license that permits supervised practice, which can support an H-1B petition tied to a supervised position. You can't practice independently without full licensure, so your employer needs to define the role in the petition carefully. Confirm the exact license status USCIS and your state medical board will each accept.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for psychiatrists?
Search Migrate Mate to find psychiatrist roles at employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. LCA filings are public record and show which organizations have sponsored H-1B workers in similar roles. Federally qualified health centers, academic medical centers, and large behavioral health networks file LCAs regularly for psychiatry positions, especially in shortage areas.
Does practicing in a mental health shortage area affect my H-1B sponsorship options?
Practicing in a Health Professional Shortage Area designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration doesn't change H-1B mechanics directly, but it does expand your employer pool. Many community health centers and rural hospitals serving shortage areas qualify as nonprofit or government entities with cap-exempt status, letting you file outside the April lottery window entirely.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch from a hospital to a private group practice?
Changing employers requires your new employer to file a new H-1B petition before you start working. Under portability rules, if you've had your H-1B approved for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification, USCIS allows you to begin work once the new petition is filed and received, before it's approved. Confirm the new practice is prepared to file promptly so there's no gap.