J-1 Visa Child Psychiatrist Jobs
Child Psychiatrist roles in the United States are accessible to international physicians through the J-1 Physician program category, administered by ECFMG as a State Department-designated sponsor. ECFMG issues your DS-2019 and monitors compliance throughout your placement. Securing a host institution that supports J-1 sponsorship is the critical first step.
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High school graduates and college students: apply today to be an Intern Teacher at Bright Horizons and grow your skills in the early childhood field!
During this 8-week, full–time internship, you’ll work in an early childhood classroom under the supervision and leadership of an early childhood educator who will help you practice and refine your skills. You’ll have the opportunity to network and collaborate with peers across the country and learn from early childhood curriculum experts that will help guide your experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
- Actively participate in all classroom activities and complete required training
- Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines
Qualifications
Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
- 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED before start of internship (June 15, 2026) is required
- Experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
- This internship requires full‑time availability, Monday through Friday, from June 15 through August 7, 2026
Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.
Physical Requirements:
Candidates must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, and received COVID-19 booster and flu shot to ensure compliance with enhanced health and safety protocols and to keep yourself and others safe and free from illness.
This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training.
If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.
- Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
- Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
- Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirement
The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at the Bright Horizons careers page. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.
This position requires in-person work in the Somerville, MA area.
Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is between $17.64 - $24.45 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.
Benefits:
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Life at Bright Horizons:
At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.
Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
INTRODUCTION
High school graduates and college students: apply today to be an Intern Teacher at Bright Horizons and grow your skills in the early childhood field!
During this 8-week, full–time internship, you’ll work in an early childhood classroom under the supervision and leadership of an early childhood educator who will help you practice and refine your skills. You’ll have the opportunity to network and collaborate with peers across the country and learn from early childhood curriculum experts that will help guide your experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with hands-on activities to meet the needs and interests of the children
- Actively participate in all classroom activities and complete required training
- Ensure a safe and clean classroom by following essential procedures and guidelines
Qualifications
Candidates must pass required state and company background checks, and meet state and company minimum education and experience requirements:
- 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED before start of internship (June 15, 2026) is required
- Experience working in child care, daycare, or preschool settings is preferred
- This internship requires full‑time availability, Monday through Friday, from June 15 through August 7, 2026
Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.
Physical Requirements:
Candidates must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, and received COVID-19 booster and flu shot to ensure compliance with enhanced health and safety protocols and to keep yourself and others safe and free from illness.
This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Bright Horizons’, and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training.
If hired, you will work in person in an early education/preschool child care center to provide supervision, care, curriculum delivery and services per Bright Horizons’ policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Bright Horizons care and the employee.
- Frequently lift, carry, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds; occasionally lift, carry, or hold weight more than 40 pounds
- Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies
- Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirement
The full set of physical requirements for this role can be reviewed at the Bright Horizons careers page. Bright Horizons complies with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.
This position requires in-person work in the Somerville, MA area.
Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is between $17.64 - $24.45 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.
Benefits:
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Career development opportunities and free college degrees through our Horizons CDA & Degree Program
Life at Bright Horizons:
At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.
Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Child Psychiatrist
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
ECFMG certification is a prerequisite for J-1 Physician sponsorship. Confirm your USMLE steps and medical credentials are fully processed before contacting host institutions, as gaps delay DS-2019 issuance and push back your start date.
Target teaching hospitals with GME offices
Graduate Medical Education offices at academic medical centers handle J-1 Physician coordination routinely. Prioritize programs affiliated with university health systems, where administrative staff already understand ECFMG requirements and the DS-2019 process for child psychiatry fellows.
Search J-1-compatible roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Child Psychiatrist and child psychiatry fellowship positions at U.S. employers with a demonstrated history of hosting international physicians, so you focus your applications on institutions already set up for J-1 placements.
Clarify waiver eligibility before accepting an offer
The J-1 Physician category carries a two-year home residency requirement. Ask prospective host institutions early whether they sponsor Conrad 30 waivers or other waiver pathways, since this affects your long-term U.S. career options significantly.
Align your training plan with child psychiatry scope
ECFMG requires a detailed training plan tied to your specialty. Work with your host institution's GME office to document that your duties fall within child and adolescent psychiatry, not general adult psychiatry, to avoid program category mismatches during review.
Confirm prevailing wage compliance with your host
Host institutions must pay J-1 Physicians at prevailing wage levels. Cross-check the offered compensation against OFLC Wage Search for the psychiatry SOC code in your work location before signing any offer letter.
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Find Child Psychiatrist JobsChild Psychiatrist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Child Psychiatrist roles?
Child Psychiatrists entering U.S. residency or fellowship training programs use the J-1 Physician category, not the Trainee or Research Scholar category. ECFMG is the sole State Department-designated sponsor for this category. ECFMG issues your DS-2019 and monitors your program compliance throughout the placement period.
What is the two-year home residency requirement for J-1 Physicians?
The J-1 Physician category typically carries a two-year home residency requirement, meaning you must return to your home country for two years after your program ends before changing to most other U.S. visa categories. Waivers are available through pathways including the Conrad 30 program, which requires a state health agency recommendation and a commitment to practice in a designated shortage area.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Child Psychiatrist?
Your visa sponsor is ECFMG, a State Department-designated organization, not your host hospital or clinic. ECFMG issues the DS-2019 form that activates your J-1 status. Your host institution is the employing organization but holds a different role than the sponsor. Confusing the two can lead to paperwork errors and compliance problems during your placement.
How do I find host institutions that support J-1 child psychiatry placements?
Search on Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers and fellowship programs with a track record of hosting international physicians in psychiatry. Academic medical centers and university-affiliated children's hospitals are the most common host institution types for J-1 child psychiatry placements, given their existing GME infrastructure and familiarity with ECFMG requirements.
Can I switch to a different visa status after my J-1 child psychiatry program ends?
Switching to H-1B or O-1 status after a J-1 Physician program is possible but requires clearing the two-year home residency requirement first, either by fulfilling it or obtaining a waiver. The Conrad 30 waiver route is common for child psychiatrists willing to work in underserved areas. Plan this transition well before your DS-2019 end date, since the process can take over a year.
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