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Clinical Director roles in the U.S. are accessible to qualified international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, typically under the Specialist or Research Scholar program category. Designated sponsor organizations issue the DS-2019 and oversee program compliance while you work with a U.S. host employer in a senior clinical leadership capacity.
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St. Mary's College of Maryland is accepting applications for the tenure track position of Assistant Professor and Internship Coordinator in its newly approved Masters of Arts in Counseling and Clinical Psychology (MACCP) program, beginning August 2027. The MACCP program is the second Masters program at SMCM (following the successful Master of Teaching program). The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $79,000 based on level of experience; startup costs are negotiable; benefits information is available online.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The standard teaching load is 12 credits (usually, the equivalent of 3 courses) per semester. The Internship Coordinator will be in charge of preparing for internship placements (which is built into the teaching load). Teaching responsibilities will include courses in the Master of Arts in Counseling and Clinical Psychology program (e.g., Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Multicultural Counseling, Lifespan Development, Group Counseling, Psychological Testing, Family Systems in Practice), as well as the possibility of undergraduate courses in your area of specialization to provide cross-program collaboration with the Psychology major.
At SMCM, we seek faculty whose pedagogical practice involves culturally responsive teaching practices that promote belonging and inclusion. New faculty are paired with mentors to support your growth as a teacher-scholar. In addition, we offer start-up funding to support your research, especially encouraging projects that relate to the training of psychotherapy practitioners. Over time, professors take on roles in services to the program and College to support the College's mission; first-year faculty are exempt from college-wide committee work.
Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated a national public honors college. With selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. St. Mary’s faculty benefit from a comprehensive program of support for scholarship, research, travel, and curriculum development, including course releases for pretenure faculty and leaves for tenured faculty. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in Counseling or Clinical Psychology or related field (ABD acceptable at the time of application)
Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
St. Mary’s College embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Application materials should include a cover letter (which should speak to ways in which the candidate's teaching will contribute to the training of Masters students in counseling and clinical psychology), curriculum vitae (including email address), statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, and evidence of teaching effectiveness if available (e.g., teaching evaluations, observation notes). We request three professional references (rather than letters of recommendation) at the time of application. Of these three references, at least one referee should speak to the candidate's disciplinary expertise, and at least one should have seen the candidate deliver or design classroom instruction. References will be contacted only for candidates who advance to finalist interviews. Applications are being accepted online, with reviews starting September 1, 2026 and continuing until the position is filled.
Questions may be directed to Dr. Libby Nutt Williams at enwilliams@smcm.edu.
INTRODUCTION
St. Mary's College of Maryland is accepting applications for the tenure track position of Assistant Professor and Internship Coordinator in its newly approved Masters of Arts in Counseling and Clinical Psychology (MACCP) program, beginning August 2027. The MACCP program is the second Masters program at SMCM (following the successful Master of Teaching program). The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $79,000 based on level of experience; startup costs are negotiable; benefits information is available online.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The standard teaching load is 12 credits (usually, the equivalent of 3 courses) per semester. The Internship Coordinator will be in charge of preparing for internship placements (which is built into the teaching load). Teaching responsibilities will include courses in the Master of Arts in Counseling and Clinical Psychology program (e.g., Psychopathology and Diagnosis, Multicultural Counseling, Lifespan Development, Group Counseling, Psychological Testing, Family Systems in Practice), as well as the possibility of undergraduate courses in your area of specialization to provide cross-program collaboration with the Psychology major.
At SMCM, we seek faculty whose pedagogical practice involves culturally responsive teaching practices that promote belonging and inclusion. New faculty are paired with mentors to support your growth as a teacher-scholar. In addition, we offer start-up funding to support your research, especially encouraging projects that relate to the training of psychotherapy practitioners. Over time, professors take on roles in services to the program and College to support the College's mission; first-year faculty are exempt from college-wide committee work.
Non-sectarian since its founding, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C., has been designated a national public honors college. With selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. St. Mary’s faculty benefit from a comprehensive program of support for scholarship, research, travel, and curriculum development, including course releases for pretenure faculty and leaves for tenured faculty. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Ph.D. in Counseling or Clinical Psychology or related field (ABD acceptable at the time of application)
Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
St. Mary’s College embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Application materials should include a cover letter (which should speak to ways in which the candidate's teaching will contribute to the training of Masters students in counseling and clinical psychology), curriculum vitae (including email address), statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, and evidence of teaching effectiveness if available (e.g., teaching evaluations, observation notes). We request three professional references (rather than letters of recommendation) at the time of application. Of these three references, at least one referee should speak to the candidate's disciplinary expertise, and at least one should have seen the candidate deliver or design classroom instruction. References will be contacted only for candidates who advance to finalist interviews. Applications are being accepted online, with reviews starting September 1, 2026 and continuing until the position is filled.
Questions may be directed to Dr. Libby Nutt Williams at enwilliams@smcm.edu.
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Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation standards
Clinical Director positions require documented evidence of advanced clinical training and leadership experience. Gather your degree transcripts, licensure records, and professional references before approaching any designated sponsor, as incomplete credential packets are a common reason DS-2019 issuance is delayed.
Identify host employers with active J-1 hosting history
Search for hospitals, health systems, and federally qualified health centers that have previously hosted J-1 visa exchange visitors in clinical leadership roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. employers by role type and sponsorship history so you target organizations already familiar with the DS-2019 process.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement upfront
Many Clinical Director positions fall under J-1 categories subject to the two-year home country physical presence requirement, particularly if your role involves skills on the Exchange Visitor Skills List or your funding has government ties. Confirm your eligibility for a waiver before accepting an offer.
Align your training plan with DOL occupational standards
Your designated sponsor will require a detailed training plan tied to a recognized occupational classification. Cross-reference your proposed Clinical Director duties against the relevant O*NET profile to ensure the plan reflects the scope and complexity the sponsor needs to approve your program category.
Confirm your host employer's willingness to sign the agreement
The host organization must execute a formal agreement with your designated sponsor and assign an internal responsible officer. Raise this requirement during final offer negotiations, before you invest in the DS-2019 application, since some smaller clinical settings are unfamiliar with their hosting obligations.
Request a pre-departure compliance briefing from your sponsor
Once your DS-2019 is issued, schedule a compliance call with your designated sponsor covering reporting intervals, authorized program dates, and conditions that could trigger program termination. Clinical Directors often miss that a change in department or supervisor requires prior sponsor notification to remain in valid J-1 status.
Clinical Director J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to a Clinical Director role?
Most Clinical Director positions are sponsored under the Specialist or Research Scholar category, depending on whether the role centers on applied clinical leadership or includes a structured research component. The Specialist category fits senior professionals in a recognized field of expertise, while Research Scholar applies when the position involves significant scholarly or research activity at an academic medical center or teaching hospital.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Clinical Director, the hospital or a separate organization?
The hiring hospital or health system acts as the host employer, not the visa sponsor. Your J-1 sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or a university-affiliated exchange program, that issues the DS-2019 form and holds legal responsibility for your program compliance. The host employer signs a hosting agreement with the sponsor but does not directly issue your visa documentation.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Clinical Director exchange visitors?
It often does. Clinical Directors whose home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, or whose position is government-funded or involves skills deemed important to their home country, are typically subject to the two-year requirement. This means you must return home for two years after your J-1 program ends before changing to most other U.S. visa statuses, unless you obtain a waiver through a designated federal agency or state public health department.
How do I find U.S. employers that are open to hosting a J-1 Clinical Director?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Clinical Director roles at U.S. health systems and medical institutions that have a history of supporting international exchange visitors. Because J-1 host relationships require the employer to execute a formal agreement with a designated sponsor, targeting employers already experienced with this structure saves significant time and reduces the risk of an offer falling through late in the process.
Can a Clinical Director on a J-1 visa supervise U.S. staff and hold program authority?
Yes. J-1 exchange visitor status does not prohibit supervisory or management responsibilities, so a Clinical Director can oversee clinical staff, manage departmental budgets, and hold program authority as defined by the host employer. Your designated sponsor's training plan must accurately reflect these duties, and any significant change in the scope of your role after program approval requires sponsor notification to avoid a status violation.