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Rehabilitation Psychologists qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship because the role meets USCIS specialty occupation requirements: a directly related master's or doctoral degree in psychology is standard. Hospital systems, inpatient rehab facilities, and VA-affiliated employers are among the most active sponsors for this licensure-heavy clinical specialty.
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The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Position Information
Position/Rank DOQ
Department 00252 - Rehab Psychology
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin 2025
Details
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of Utah School of Medicine and Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) is seeking a rehabilitation or health psychologist for a full-time faculty position. Rank will be dependent upon the selected applicant’s qualifications. Duties will include maintaining a strong clinical practice involving evaluation and treatment services to rehabilitation patients, primarily on an inpatient basis at NRH with some dedicated outpatient time as well. We anticipate at least half of clinical time will take place on an inpatient basis. We are hoping for candidates with a specialty interest in spinal cord injury (SCI) and/or stroke although anticipate opportunities to work with a broad spectrum of conditions and presenting concerns.
The Section of PM&R Psychology in our Department currently includes 9 faculty clinical psychologists across Rehabilitation, Health, and Neuropsychology subspecialties. Our providers work with individuals living with a variety of rehabilitation and chronic health conditions, including SCI, traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, amputation, complex medical (e.g., debility from prolonged hospital stays, cancer, burn injuries, other complications), obesity, and spine/musculoskeletal/orthopedic or other pain concerns. We have dedicated inpatient teams at NRH serving patients with SCI, TBI, stroke, and complex medical and are fully integrated and work collaboratively with physiatrists, PT/OT/SLP, and other specialists. Our outpatient clinic offers individual and group psychotherapy and additionally provides comprehensive psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments for pre-spinal cord stimulator or peripheral nerve stimulator, baclofen pump trials, post-TBI or stroke, pre-bariatric surgery, pre- and post-shunt, and post-concussion to make evidence-based recommendations to associated treatment teams.
As a faculty member, the psychologist would be expected to support the research, educational, service, and leadership goals of the University of Utah’s School of Medicine. Faculty are expected to support our ongoing clinical training program goals department wide, especially psychology trainees, through offering training in their clinical specialties and participating in the PM&R psychology training committees. We currently offer or have historically offered rotations to practicum students (from University of Utah and surrounding universities), APA accredited interns (external rotation), and multiple psychology postdoctoral fellowships in the department (i.e., rehabilitation psychology, health psychology, neuropsychology).
Education requirements for this position include completion of a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited graduate school program, completion of a one-year internship at an APA-accredited program, and completion of a one or two-year postdoctoral fellowship in rehabilitation, health, or neuropsychology. Applicants already board-certified, or eligible to apply for board certification, in health, rehabilitation, or neuropsychology are preferred.
Located in the heart of Salt Lake City, UT there are abundant recreational, cultural and educational opportunities. The University of Utah is the largest tertiary/quaternary academic medical center in the Intermountain West. It has ranked in the Top 10 Academic Medical Centers for Quality of Care for the last 14 years. The University of Utah serves patients from a multi-state region with a Level 1 trauma center and 450 acute care beds. The 75-bed Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) opened in Spring 2020. NRH is one of the most advanced rehabilitation facilities in the nation and will serve as a catalyst for the further development of the University’s rehabilitation programs. We are looking for energetic academically-oriented psychologists who will support this initiative and help us expand our footprint regionally, and nationally.
Please apply at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/183740
Please contact Search Committee Co-Chairs with any questions: Chief of PM&R Psychology Larissa McGarrity, PhD larissa.mcgarrity@hsc.utah.edu and Inpatient/Outpatient Rehabilitation Psychologist Madison Niermeyer, PhD, ABPP Madison.niermeyer@hsc.utah.edu
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date 12/23/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN03846F
Type Faculty
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
* Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
* Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
-
Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
-
Cover Letter
Posting Details
The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.
Position Information
Position/Rank DOQ
Department 00252 - Rehab Psychology
City Salt Lake City, UT
Track Non Tenure Track
New Position to Begin 2025
Details
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of Utah School of Medicine and Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) is seeking a rehabilitation or health psychologist for a full-time faculty position. Rank will be dependent upon the selected applicant’s qualifications. Duties will include maintaining a strong clinical practice involving evaluation and treatment services to rehabilitation patients, primarily on an inpatient basis at NRH with some dedicated outpatient time as well. We anticipate at least half of clinical time will take place on an inpatient basis. We are hoping for candidates with a specialty interest in spinal cord injury (SCI) and/or stroke although anticipate opportunities to work with a broad spectrum of conditions and presenting concerns.
The Section of PM&R Psychology in our Department currently includes 9 faculty clinical psychologists across Rehabilitation, Health, and Neuropsychology subspecialties. Our providers work with individuals living with a variety of rehabilitation and chronic health conditions, including SCI, traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, amputation, complex medical (e.g., debility from prolonged hospital stays, cancer, burn injuries, other complications), obesity, and spine/musculoskeletal/orthopedic or other pain concerns. We have dedicated inpatient teams at NRH serving patients with SCI, TBI, stroke, and complex medical and are fully integrated and work collaboratively with physiatrists, PT/OT/SLP, and other specialists. Our outpatient clinic offers individual and group psychotherapy and additionally provides comprehensive psychological and/or neuropsychological assessments for pre-spinal cord stimulator or peripheral nerve stimulator, baclofen pump trials, post-TBI or stroke, pre-bariatric surgery, pre- and post-shunt, and post-concussion to make evidence-based recommendations to associated treatment teams.
As a faculty member, the psychologist would be expected to support the research, educational, service, and leadership goals of the University of Utah’s School of Medicine. Faculty are expected to support our ongoing clinical training program goals department wide, especially psychology trainees, through offering training in their clinical specialties and participating in the PM&R psychology training committees. We currently offer or have historically offered rotations to practicum students (from University of Utah and surrounding universities), APA accredited interns (external rotation), and multiple psychology postdoctoral fellowships in the department (i.e., rehabilitation psychology, health psychology, neuropsychology).
Education requirements for this position include completion of a doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an APA-accredited graduate school program, completion of a one-year internship at an APA-accredited program, and completion of a one or two-year postdoctoral fellowship in rehabilitation, health, or neuropsychology. Applicants already board-certified, or eligible to apply for board certification, in health, rehabilitation, or neuropsychology are preferred.
Located in the heart of Salt Lake City, UT there are abundant recreational, cultural and educational opportunities. The University of Utah is the largest tertiary/quaternary academic medical center in the Intermountain West. It has ranked in the Top 10 Academic Medical Centers for Quality of Care for the last 14 years. The University of Utah serves patients from a multi-state region with a Level 1 trauma center and 450 acute care beds. The 75-bed Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) opened in Spring 2020. NRH is one of the most advanced rehabilitation facilities in the nation and will serve as a catalyst for the further development of the University’s rehabilitation programs. We are looking for energetic academically-oriented psychologists who will support this initiative and help us expand our footprint regionally, and nationally.
Please apply at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/183740
Please contact Search Committee Co-Chairs with any questions: Chief of PM&R Psychology Larissa McGarrity, PhD larissa.mcgarrity@hsc.utah.edu and Inpatient/Outpatient Rehabilitation Psychologist Madison Niermeyer, PhD, ABPP Madison.niermeyer@hsc.utah.edu
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.
Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.
Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Special Instructions for Candidates
Open Date 12/23/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Requisition Number PRN03846F
Type Faculty
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
* Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
* Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
-
Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
-
Cover Letter
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Rehabilitation Psychologist
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a directly related degree for specialty occupation status. A general psychology bachelor's won't suffice. Confirm your graduate degree field aligns with rehabilitation psychology before applying, since mismatches trigger Requests for Evidence.
Check prevailing wage before salary talks
Run your target job title and location through OFLC Wage Search before any offer discussion. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing rate, and underbidding that threshold stalls certification.
Target inpatient rehab and VA-affiliated employers
Hospital-based rehab units and VA medical centers file H-1B petitions more consistently than private outpatient clinics. Prioritize employers with existing H-1B filing history in clinical psychology roles to avoid sponsorship negotiations from scratch.
Search H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by rehabilitation psychology and clinical roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This cuts the research step of identifying which facilities have actually sponsored psychologists before.
Get your state license process started early
Most states require licensure before you can practice independently, and H-1B approval doesn't substitute for it. Start the psychology licensure application in your target state before your offer letter is finalized so the employer's petition timeline isn't held up.
Clarify cap-exempt status with your employer
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government entities affiliated with higher education are cap-exempt under USCIS rules, meaning no lottery and no April filing deadline. If your employer qualifies, you can file any time of year.
H-1B Visa Rehabilitation Psychologist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Rehabilitation Psychologist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS classifies rehabilitation psychology as a specialty occupation because the role normally requires at least a master's degree in psychology or a directly related field. Employers document this in the I-129 petition. Roles that blend psychology with general counseling duties can attract RFEs, so the job description should clearly reflect the specialized clinical scope.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Rehabilitation Psychologists?
Hospital systems with inpatient rehabilitation units, VA medical centers, academic medical centers, and federally funded research institutions are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Outpatient private practices rarely sponsor because of cost and administrative capacity. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for psychology roles on Migrate Mate.
Does state licensure affect the H-1B petition for a Rehabilitation Psychologist?
It can. USCIS may request evidence that you're eligible for licensure in the state where you'll practice, even if the license itself isn't yet issued at the time of filing. Some employers include a conditional offer tied to licensure completion. Starting the state board application before your petition is submitted reduces delays and strengthens the petition package.
Can I switch from F-1 OPT to H-1B as a Rehabilitation Psychologist?
Yes, and if your role qualifies for STEM OPT extension under a STEM-designated degree program, you may be able to extend your OPT authorization while waiting for H-1B cap selection and the October 1 start date. USCIS requires your employer to file before the April cap deadline. Confirm your degree's STEM designation with your DSO before relying on that timeline.
What does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement mean for Rehabilitation Psychologist roles?
Before USCIS approves the petition, DOL must certify the LCA, which confirms your offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your job title and work location. The wage floor is set by the O*NET occupation code and local wage data. Employers who underpay relative to DOL's wage levels will have the LCA rejected, blocking the petition from moving forward.