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Clinical Lead positions in the United States are accessible to qualified health professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Specialist or Research Scholar program category, depending on your role's focus. A State Department-designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the hospital or clinic serves as your host site.
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Get Access To All JobsJOB NO:
540164
WORK TYPE:
Post Doc Associate
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Health Care Administration/Support
DEPARTMENT:
29120000 - MD-PSYCHIATRY
Classification Title:
Adjunct Clinical Postdoctoral Associate – Department of Psychiatry
Job Description:
The Department of Psychiatry is recruiting two (2) Adjunct Clinical Postdoctoral Associates (1.0 FTE each). This Adjunct Clinical Postdoctoral Associate appointment is a training position at the College of Medicine at the University of Florida. Trainees will work collaboratively with the UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (UF Health CAN) to expand the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) services, with a particular focus on funded research projects and clinical contracts. The associates may also engage in additional research and clinical initiatives aligned with the UF Health CAN mission. Responsibilities include providing clinical and case supervision of behavioral treatment for patients with severe behavior disorders, in accordance with contractual requirements.
Advertised Salary:
$64,100 - $65,000 based on PDA years of experience
Minimum Requirements:
Doctoral degree (PhD) in psychiatry, psychology, or a closely related mental health discipline with a focus in Behavioral Analysis and Behavioral Assessment (BABA) and an emphasis in applied behavior analysis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BCBA-D, with demonstrated expertise in the area of assessment and treatment for severe behavior disorders.
Health Assessments
RISC Assessment and Pre-Employment Health Assessment will be required.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation. The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
ADVERTISED:
10 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
Open until filled
JOB NO:
540164
WORK TYPE:
Post Doc Associate
LOCATION:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
CATEGORIES:
Health Care Administration/Support
DEPARTMENT:
29120000 - MD-PSYCHIATRY
Classification Title:
Adjunct Clinical Postdoctoral Associate – Department of Psychiatry
Job Description:
The Department of Psychiatry is recruiting two (2) Adjunct Clinical Postdoctoral Associates (1.0 FTE each). This Adjunct Clinical Postdoctoral Associate appointment is a training position at the College of Medicine at the University of Florida. Trainees will work collaboratively with the UF Health Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (UF Health CAN) to expand the Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) services, with a particular focus on funded research projects and clinical contracts. The associates may also engage in additional research and clinical initiatives aligned with the UF Health CAN mission. Responsibilities include providing clinical and case supervision of behavioral treatment for patients with severe behavior disorders, in accordance with contractual requirements.
Advertised Salary:
$64,100 - $65,000 based on PDA years of experience
Minimum Requirements:
Doctoral degree (PhD) in psychiatry, psychology, or a closely related mental health discipline with a focus in Behavioral Analysis and Behavioral Assessment (BABA) and an emphasis in applied behavior analysis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BCBA-D, with demonstrated expertise in the area of assessment and treatment for severe behavior disorders.
Health Assessments
RISC Assessment and Pre-Employment Health Assessment will be required.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and two letters of recommendation. The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
ADVERTISED:
10 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
APPLICATIONS CLOSE:
Open until filled
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Clinical Lead
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation standards
Clinical Lead roles require documented clinical leadership experience and a relevant advanced degree. Gather your credential evaluation, licensure history, and supervision records before approaching host employers, since designated sponsors review these during DS-2019 eligibility screening.
Identify host employers with active J-1 hosting history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Lead openings by employers who have hosted J-1 visa exchange visitors before. Prior hosting experience signals that the facility already has a designated sponsor relationship and understands the training plan obligations required for your program category.
Clarify whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
Clinical Lead positions funded by government grants or tied to government-to-government programs often carry the two-year home-country residency requirement under INA 212(e). Confirm the funding source with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since a waiver application adds months to your timeline.
Match your program category to your actual clinical duties
Supervisory Clinical Lead roles at established institutions typically qualify under the Research Scholar or Specialist category, not Intern or Trainee. Mismatching your category to your job duties is a common reason designated sponsors decline to issue a DS-2019, so confirm the fit in writing before your host employer signs the training plan.
Submit your training plan well before your intended start date
Designated sponsors such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE typically need four to six weeks to review and issue the DS-2019 once your host employer completes the training plan agreement. Build that processing window into your offer negotiation so your consular appointment doesn't slip.
Confirm your host site meets DOL wage compliance expectations
Even though J-1 is not an employer-sponsored visa, host employers must still offer compensation consistent with similarly situated U.S. workers. Run an OFLC Wage Search for your specific clinical title and geographic area before finalizing your offer to flag any compensation gaps early.
Clinical Lead J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Clinical Lead roles?
Most Clinical Lead positions fall under the Specialist or Research Scholar category. The Specialist category fits experienced clinical professionals brought to a U.S. host site for a specific program or project. Research Scholar applies when the role has a meaningful research or academic component. The Intern and Trainee categories are not appropriate for senior leadership positions, since those are designed for students and early-career professionals gaining structured training.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Clinical Lead position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the hospital or clinic that hires you. The host employer signs the training plan and funds your role, but a designated sponsor such as Cultural Vistas, CIEE, or IIE issues the DS-2019 form and holds legal responsibility for program oversight. You must secure both a willing host employer and a designated sponsor before your visa can be processed.
How do I find Clinical Lead roles with employers who are already familiar with J-1 hosting?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Clinical Lead openings filtered by employers with J-1 hosting experience, which significantly reduces the negotiation friction involved in setting up a training plan agreement from scratch. Targeting hosts with an existing designated sponsor relationship means the compliance infrastructure is already in place, and your DS-2019 can be issued faster once an offer is confirmed.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Clinical Lead exchange visitors?
It can. The two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA 212(e) applies when your exchange program is funded by your home government, the U.S. government, or involves skills on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List. Clinical leadership in certain public health or government-affiliated settings frequently triggers this condition. If it applies, you cannot change to most other nonimmigrant statuses or apply for a green card until you've fulfilled the requirement or obtained a waiver.
What documents do I need before a designated sponsor can issue my DS-2019?
Designated sponsors typically require a completed training plan signed by your host employer, proof of your clinical qualifications and degree credentials, evidence of English proficiency, proof of adequate health insurance meeting State Department minimums, and financial documentation showing you can support yourself. For Clinical Lead roles, documentation of your supervisory and clinical leadership experience is particularly important, since sponsors use it to confirm you meet the Specialist or Research Scholar eligibility threshold.