J-1 Visa Clinical Psychiatrist Jobs
Clinical Psychiatrist positions in the U.S. are available to international physicians through the J-1 visa Physician program, administered by ECFMG as a State Department-designated sponsor. This program covers residency training, fellowship placements, and exchange visits at academic medical centers. Most positions carry a two-year home residency requirement. Sponsorship is issued through ECFMG, not the hospital employer.
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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 Psychiatrist
Verify your ECFMG certification before applying
ECFMG certification is a prerequisite for J-1 Physician sponsorship and for U.S. residency programs. If your primary medical degree is from outside the U.S., confirm your credentials are verified through ECFMG before submitting residency or fellowship applications.
Target psychiatry programs with ACGME accreditation
Host institutions for J-1 Physician exchange visitors must be ACGME-accredited for psychiatry residencies or fellowships. Prioritize applications to academic medical centers and university-affiliated hospitals, which are far more likely to have established relationships with ECFMG as the designated sponsor.
Search J-1-friendly psychiatry roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers and clinical psychiatry roles where J-1 sponsorship pathways are active. Filtering by visa-compatible roles saves time compared to manually screening program listings for sponsor eligibility.
Understand the two-year home residency requirement
Most J-1 Physician participants are subject to the two-year home country physical presence requirement under INA Section 212(e). Clarify with your program coordinator whether a waiver through a state health agency or federal agency applies before you accept an offer.
Prepare a training plan aligned with ECFMG requirements
ECFMG requires a signed training plan detailing your clinical objectives, supervision structure, and program duration before issuing the DS-2019. Work with your residency coordinator to draft this document in advance, as incomplete plans delay sponsorship processing.
Confirm host institution can act as your program sponsor
Not every hospital that recruits international psychiatrists can serve as your host for J-1 purposes. The institution must formally agree to host you under ECFMG sponsorship, which requires an active affiliation agreement. Ask program directors directly whether this is in place before you apply.
Clinical Psychiatrist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Clinical Psychiatrist roles in the U.S.?
Clinical Psychiatrists entering U.S. residency or fellowship training use the J-1 Physician category, not the general Trainee or Research Scholar categories. ECFMG is the State Department-designated sponsor for this category and issues the DS-2019. The hiring hospital or academic medical center serves as the host institution, not the visa sponsor.
Who is the actual J-1 sponsor for a psychiatry residency, the hospital or ECFMG?
ECFMG is the designated J-1 sponsor for physicians in U.S. graduate medical education. The hospital or health system where you train is your host institution. ECFMG issues the DS-2019, monitors your compliance, and maintains your exchange visitor record. Your employer does not sponsor your J-1 visa directly.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to psychiatrists on J-1 visas?
Yes, the two-year home country physical presence requirement applies to most J-1 Physician participants. You must return to your home country for two years after your program unless you obtain a waiver. Waivers are available through channels including a U.S. state health agency Conrad 30 waiver, a federal agency request, or a claim of exceptional hardship or persecution.
How do I find U.S. psychiatry programs that support J-1 sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for clinical psychiatrist roles and employers with active J-1 sponsorship pathways. Not every residency or fellowship program that recruits internationally has an ECFMG affiliation agreement in place, so confirming J-1 compatibility before applying prevents wasted time in the match process.
Can an attending psychiatrist position use the J-1 visa, or is it only for trainees?
The J-1 Physician category is specifically designed for graduate medical education, meaning residency and fellowship training. Attending-level clinical positions do not qualify under this category. Psychiatrists seeking attending roles typically need H-1B visa, O-1 visa, or J-1 Research Scholar sponsorship depending on whether the role has an academic or research component affiliated with a university.