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Behavioral Health Tech roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program category, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019 that makes sponsorship possible. Host employers in psychiatric hospitals, residential treatment centers, and community mental health programs provide the structured training environment the program requires.
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Entity: Bradley Hospital
Location Name: Bradley Hospital
City, State: East Providence, RI
Work Type: PER DIEM
Hours Per Week: Variable
Shift: Variable
Posted Date: 6/18/2026
Behavioral Health Intern (BHI) — Role Summary
The Behavioral Health Intern supports the care, safety, and therapeutic engagement of children and adolescents in inpatient, partial, or residential psychiatric programs. Working under the direction of a Clinical Manager, Registered Nurse, or Program Supervisor, the BHI contributes to a structured therapeutic milieu, participates in treatment planning, and provides direct support to patients and families. The role requires consistent modeling of organizational values—Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence—and demonstration of core success factors such as trust-building, collaboration, and valuing differences.
Intern Candidates MUST be able to commit to 1 year as an intern - you must be in the state of RI or able to reliably commute to RI for the duration of that year. This includes school breaks AND summer break.
Key Responsibilities
1. Maintain a Safe & Therapeutic Environment
- Engage actively with children throughout the shift.
- Implement and document patient observation levels as ordered.
- Assist with daily routines, ADLs, and hygiene needs.
- Intervene in disruptive or unsafe situations using therapeutic, least-restrictive interventions.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
- Report and document incidents, participate in debriefings, and communicate concerns promptly.
2. Adhere to Policies & Procedures
- Follow all hospital, departmental, and program guidelines.
- Carry out assigned duties and report back before shift changes.
3. Participate in Patient Care Planning
- Support therapeutic alliance with patients and families during admission and throughout care.
- Document objective observations in shift notes and medical records.
- Review and contribute to milieu care plans and problem lists.
- Communicate patient needs and observations to interdisciplinary team members.
- Participate in rounds, treatment team meetings, and handoff reports.
4. Support Behavioral & Therapeutic Programming
- Teach and assist with ADLs and personal hygiene.
- Co-lead community meetings, social skills groups, and recreational or activity-based groups.
- Implement behavioral programs and therapeutic limits consistently.
- Organize and participate in unit activities and developmental programming.
- Participate in family teaching visits and parent training.
- Model therapeutic interpersonal interactions.
- Assist clinicians in co-leading therapy groups.
- Respond to crises using de-escalation and approved physical management techniques when necessary.
5. Professional Development
- Seek supervision proactively and integrate feedback.
- Share knowledge with peers through informal or formal learning opportunities.
- Adapt care to meet developmental and cultural needs of diverse children and adolescents.
Required Knowledge & Skills
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA).
- Enrollment in a BA/BS program in human services, psychology, or social sciences (preferred); AD candidates may be considered.
- Understanding of lifespan development, cultural considerations, and psychiatric care needs.
- Ability to remain calm and make quick, rational decisions during crises.
- Physical capability to assist with patient management (lifting, blocking, escorting, occasional running).
Work Environment
- Psychiatric setting with exposure to aggressive or self-injurious behaviors.
- Requires use of de-escalation techniques and, when necessary, approved physical interventions.
- May be assigned to comparable duties in other clinical programs as needed.
Supervision & Independence
- Works under supervision of RN or Program Supervisor.
- Expected to handle routine responsibilities independently but refer complex issues to supervisors.
Pay Range: $18.00-$27.13
Location
Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915
Work Type
All shifts
Work Shift
Variable
Daily Hours
8 and 12 hours
Driving Required
No
EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Job ID: JR-110783
Entity: Bradley Hospital
Location Name: Bradley Hospital
City, State: East Providence, RI
Work Type: PER DIEM
Hours Per Week: Variable
Shift: Variable
Posted Date: 6/18/2026
Behavioral Health Intern (BHI) — Role Summary
The Behavioral Health Intern supports the care, safety, and therapeutic engagement of children and adolescents in inpatient, partial, or residential psychiatric programs. Working under the direction of a Clinical Manager, Registered Nurse, or Program Supervisor, the BHI contributes to a structured therapeutic milieu, participates in treatment planning, and provides direct support to patients and families. The role requires consistent modeling of organizational values—Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence—and demonstration of core success factors such as trust-building, collaboration, and valuing differences.
Intern Candidates MUST be able to commit to 1 year as an intern - you must be in the state of RI or able to reliably commute to RI for the duration of that year. This includes school breaks AND summer break.
Key Responsibilities
1. Maintain a Safe & Therapeutic Environment
- Engage actively with children throughout the shift.
- Implement and document patient observation levels as ordered.
- Assist with daily routines, ADLs, and hygiene needs.
- Intervene in disruptive or unsafe situations using therapeutic, least-restrictive interventions.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
- Report and document incidents, participate in debriefings, and communicate concerns promptly.
2. Adhere to Policies & Procedures
- Follow all hospital, departmental, and program guidelines.
- Carry out assigned duties and report back before shift changes.
3. Participate in Patient Care Planning
- Support therapeutic alliance with patients and families during admission and throughout care.
- Document objective observations in shift notes and medical records.
- Review and contribute to milieu care plans and problem lists.
- Communicate patient needs and observations to interdisciplinary team members.
- Participate in rounds, treatment team meetings, and handoff reports.
4. Support Behavioral & Therapeutic Programming
- Teach and assist with ADLs and personal hygiene.
- Co-lead community meetings, social skills groups, and recreational or activity-based groups.
- Implement behavioral programs and therapeutic limits consistently.
- Organize and participate in unit activities and developmental programming.
- Participate in family teaching visits and parent training.
- Model therapeutic interpersonal interactions.
- Assist clinicians in co-leading therapy groups.
- Respond to crises using de-escalation and approved physical management techniques when necessary.
5. Professional Development
- Seek supervision proactively and integrate feedback.
- Share knowledge with peers through informal or formal learning opportunities.
- Adapt care to meet developmental and cultural needs of diverse children and adolescents.
Required Knowledge & Skills
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA).
- Enrollment in a BA/BS program in human services, psychology, or social sciences (preferred); AD candidates may be considered.
- Understanding of lifespan development, cultural considerations, and psychiatric care needs.
- Ability to remain calm and make quick, rational decisions during crises.
- Physical capability to assist with patient management (lifting, blocking, escorting, occasional running).
Work Environment
- Psychiatric setting with exposure to aggressive or self-injurious behaviors.
- Requires use of de-escalation techniques and, when necessary, approved physical interventions.
- May be assigned to comparable duties in other clinical programs as needed.
Supervision & Independence
- Works under supervision of RN or Program Supervisor.
- Expected to handle routine responsibilities independently but refer complex issues to supervisors.
Pay Range: $18.00-$27.13
Location
Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915
Work Type
All shifts
Work Shift
Variable
Daily Hours
8 and 12 hours
Driving Required
No
EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Behavioral Health Tech
Document your behavioral health training plan
J-1 Trainee sponsorship requires a detailed Training Plan form (DS-7002) outlining your learning objectives by phase. Prepare a skills-based outline of your behavioral health competencies before approaching any host employer or designated sponsor.
Identify whether Intern or Trainee fits your stage
The J-1 Intern category applies if you're currently enrolled in a degree program. Trainee applies if you've graduated within the past 12 months or have at least one year of field experience. Misclassifying your category delays DS-2019 issuance.
Target host employers with existing sponsor relationships
Facilities that have previously hosted J-1 exchange visitors already understand the DS-7002 and compliance requirements. Use Migrate Mate to filter for behavioral health employers with J-1 sponsorship history so you're not educating the HR team from scratch.
Verify the 2-year home residency requirement applies to you
Certain J-1 participants from countries with skills-shortage designations must return home for two years before changing to H-1B visa or permanent resident status. Check your DS-2019 and J-1 visa stamp for the 212(e) notation before committing to a host placement.
Confirm the host site meets program category supervision rules
Designated sponsors require that Behavioral Health Tech trainees work under direct clinical supervision. Residential facilities with rotating supervisors sometimes struggle with this requirement. Ask prospective host employers to describe their supervision structure before the DS-2019 application begins.
Align your DS-7002 phases with real facility workflows
Sponsors reject Training Plans that read like generic job descriptions. Map each training phase to specific behavioral health tech tasks your host site actually performs, such as de-escalation protocols, medication observation logs, or group session documentation.
Behavioral Health Tech J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Behavioral Health Tech role?
Most Behavioral Health Tech exchange visitors enter under the J-1 Trainee category if they've completed a relevant degree or have documented work experience in a behavioral or mental health setting. The J-1 Intern category is available if you're currently enrolled in an accredited behavioral science, psychology, or social work program and the placement is directly tied to your field of study.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Behavioral Health Tech position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, not the hospital or treatment facility where you work. The facility is the host employer. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, monitors program compliance, and signs your Training Plan. The host employer provides the supervised training environment and pays your compensation.
How do I find host employers open to J-1 Behavioral Health Tech trainees?
Many psychiatric hospitals and residential treatment centers have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before, but that history isn't always advertised. Migrate Mate surfaces U.S. behavioral health employers with documented sponsorship-friendly hiring patterns, helping you focus outreach on facilities that already understand the DS-7002 process and J-1 supervision requirements rather than spending time educating unfamiliar HR teams.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement apply to Behavioral Health Tech trainees?
It depends on your home country and how your exchange program is funded. If your J-1 visa stamp or DS-2019 includes a 212(e) endorsement, you must return home for two years before applying for H-1B status or most immigrant visas. This requirement is common for nationals of countries where behavioral health skills are in short supply and for participants whose programs receive government funding.
What does the DS-7002 Training Plan need to include for a Behavioral Health Tech role?
The DS-7002 must describe your training in phases, each tied to specific, observable behavioral health competencies such as crisis intervention techniques, patient observation documentation, group facilitation support, or safe medication administration monitoring. Generic job descriptions won't satisfy a designated sponsor's review. Your host employer and the designated sponsor co-sign the form, so both parties must agree on the structure before the DS-2019 is issued.