J-1 Visa Counseling Psychologist Jobs
Counseling Psychologist roles in the U.S. typically fall under the J-1 Research Scholar or Specialist program category, depending on your career stage and host institution. Securing J-1 sponsorship requires a designated State Department sponsor to issue your DS-2019, your hiring institution serves as the host, not the sponsor.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: School Psychologist Intern/Trainee
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Special Education Coordinator
Pay Grade: Admin Pay 4
Dept. /School: Assigned Campus
Days: 197
Supervises: N/A
Primary Purpose: To evaluate students referred for Special Education to determine appropriate eligibility and services.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- To be eligible to practice as a School Psychology Intern/Trainee: An unlicensed individual may provide psychological services under supervision in the public schools if:
- the individual is enrolled in an internship, practicum or other site-based training in a psychology program in a regionally accredited institution of higher education; or
- the individual has completed an internship that meets the requirements of this rule, and has submitted an application for licensure as a School Psychologist to the Council that has not been denied or returned; or
- the individual has been issued a trainee status letter. (A copy of the letter is required)
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate
Special Knowledge Skills:
- Basic knowledge of administering and interpreting psychological, intelligence and achievement assessments.
- Basic knowledge of behavior intervention and counseling services.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work compatibly within the multidisciplinary team concept.
Experience:
- Interns are required to be involved in a Master’s Degree Program for psychology and enrolled in a supervision course.
- School Psychologist licensure requires 1200 hours of internship. Experience will be acquired onsite with a school psychologist.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Administer approved psychological, achievement and intelligence measures, using instruments and procedures approved by the district.
- Provide written comprehensive evaluation reports and recommendations for students referred for Emotional Disturbance, Autism, and/or other disabilities.
- Manage a system of comprehensive psychological assessments in accordance with rules and regulations mandated by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists and TEA.
- Provide interpretation of diagnostic findings to parents and to appropriate school personnel for implementation of the IEP.
- Serve in a consultative role with designated personnel to offer intervention strategies related to learning, student behavioral problems, and counseling assessments.
- Maintain case records on all referred students.
- Maintain confidential eligibility records accurately and within timelines.
- Ensure that the legal files contain required documentation for monitoring and any other court requested purposes.
- Assist Special Education leadership in working with teachers and parents whenever necessary regarding students with behavioral and/or social-emotional difficulties.
- Work collaboratively and under the supervision of an assigned LSSP.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with teaching staff, counselors and administrators.
- Consult with special education teachers and other special education staff members.
- Plan interventions.
- Conduct/Attend ARD meetings concerning placement of students and the development of the IEP.
- Serve as a member of the Annual Review Committee for reviewing progress of each individual student.
- Work with ECISD attorney in preparation for ARD meetings and other legal proceedings including advocacy groups and/or other legal representatives.
- Review records for transfer students and make recommendations regarding eligibility, placement, and services.
- Cooperate with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies and make appropriate referrals.
- Maintain records for purpose of Medicaid reimbursement.
- Attend staff, professional, and interagency meetings.
- Complete required Texas State Board of Examiners continuing education hours.
- Provide professional development for general and special education staff.
- Stay current on all federal and state and local special education guidelines.
- Disseminate information regarding current laws and court cases that change special education practices (to multidisciplinary team members).
- Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged or irregular hours.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.
Signature Date
Job Title: School Psychologist Intern/Trainee
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Reports to: Special Education Coordinator
Pay Grade: Admin Pay 4
Dept. /School: Assigned Campus
Days: 197
Supervises: N/A
Primary Purpose: To evaluate students referred for Special Education to determine appropriate eligibility and services.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- To be eligible to practice as a School Psychology Intern/Trainee: An unlicensed individual may provide psychological services under supervision in the public schools if:
- the individual is enrolled in an internship, practicum or other site-based training in a psychology program in a regionally accredited institution of higher education; or
- the individual has completed an internship that meets the requirements of this rule, and has submitted an application for licensure as a School Psychologist to the Council that has not been denied or returned; or
- the individual has been issued a trainee status letter. (A copy of the letter is required)
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate
Special Knowledge Skills:
- Basic knowledge of administering and interpreting psychological, intelligence and achievement assessments.
- Basic knowledge of behavior intervention and counseling services.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.
- Organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work compatibly within the multidisciplinary team concept.
Experience:
- Interns are required to be involved in a Master’s Degree Program for psychology and enrolled in a supervision course.
- School Psychologist licensure requires 1200 hours of internship. Experience will be acquired onsite with a school psychologist.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Administer approved psychological, achievement and intelligence measures, using instruments and procedures approved by the district.
- Provide written comprehensive evaluation reports and recommendations for students referred for Emotional Disturbance, Autism, and/or other disabilities.
- Manage a system of comprehensive psychological assessments in accordance with rules and regulations mandated by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists and TEA.
- Provide interpretation of diagnostic findings to parents and to appropriate school personnel for implementation of the IEP.
- Serve in a consultative role with designated personnel to offer intervention strategies related to learning, student behavioral problems, and counseling assessments.
- Maintain case records on all referred students.
- Maintain confidential eligibility records accurately and within timelines.
- Ensure that the legal files contain required documentation for monitoring and any other court requested purposes.
- Assist Special Education leadership in working with teachers and parents whenever necessary regarding students with behavioral and/or social-emotional difficulties.
- Work collaboratively and under the supervision of an assigned LSSP.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with teaching staff, counselors and administrators.
- Consult with special education teachers and other special education staff members.
- Plan interventions.
- Conduct/Attend ARD meetings concerning placement of students and the development of the IEP.
- Serve as a member of the Annual Review Committee for reviewing progress of each individual student.
- Work with ECISD attorney in preparation for ARD meetings and other legal proceedings including advocacy groups and/or other legal representatives.
- Review records for transfer students and make recommendations regarding eligibility, placement, and services.
- Cooperate with personnel of community health and social welfare agencies and make appropriate referrals.
- Maintain records for purpose of Medicaid reimbursement.
- Attend staff, professional, and interagency meetings.
- Complete required Texas State Board of Examiners continuing education hours.
- Provide professional development for general and special education staff.
- Stay current on all federal and state and local special education guidelines.
- Disseminate information regarding current laws and court cases that change special education practices (to multidisciplinary team members).
- Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged or irregular hours.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. I have read, understand and attest to the above description and funding relating to my daily activities.
Signature Date
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Counseling Psychologist
Verify your licensure transfers across state lines
Psychologist licensure is state-issued and not automatically portable. Confirm that your home-country credentials and supervised hours satisfy the host state's licensing board requirements before accepting a position, since unlicensed practice invalidates your J-1 host placement.
Target host institutions with existing sponsor agreements
Universities, hospital systems, and VA medical centers frequently hold active agreements with designated sponsors like IIE or Cultural Vistas. Applying to these employers shortens the DS-2019 issuance timeline because the compliance framework is already in place.
Use Migrate Mate to filter roles by sponsorship alignment
Counseling Psychologist openings that align with J-1 Research Scholar or Specialist categories are scattered across employer types. Migrate Mate lets you surface positions at institutions with documented exchange visitor history, so you're not guessing which employers can host you.
Assemble your credentials packet before outreach begins
Designated sponsors require proof of your degree equivalency, supervised clinical hours, and English proficiency before issuing a DS-2019. Gather credential evaluation reports, licensure documentation, and reference letters so you can respond to sponsor requests within days, not weeks.
Clarify whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
J-1 Research Scholar and Specialist categories often carry the two-year home residency requirement, particularly when your home government or a U.S. agency funded your training. Confirm your waiver eligibility with your designated sponsor before signing any host agreement.
Negotiate a training plan that matches your program category
Your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019 based on a documented training plan that matches your J-1 category. Work with your host institution's HR or international office to draft objectives specific to counseling psychology, since a generic plan risks sponsor rejection or USCIS scrutiny.
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Find Counseling Psychologist JobsCounseling Psychologist J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Counseling Psychologist role?
Most Counseling Psychologists enter on the Research Scholar or Specialist category, depending on the role. Research Scholar applies if you're conducting academic research or teaching at a university. Specialist fits professionals with expertise in counseling psychology who are gaining structured training at a host organization. Neither category covers clinical internships still tied to a degree program, which fall under Intern or Graduate Medical Education pathways for physicians.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a Counseling Psychologist?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your hiring employer. Organizations like IIE or Cultural Vistas issue your DS-2019 and are legally responsible for monitoring your exchange program. Your host institution, whether a university counseling center or a hospital, is where you work but holds a different compliance role than the designated sponsor.
How do I find Counseling Psychologist positions that align with J-1 sponsorship?
Most standard job listings don't specify J-1 compatibility, so generic searches return many dead ends. Migrate Mate is built to surface U.S. employer roles with demonstrated exchange visitor history, which helps you identify counseling psychology positions at institutions already set up to host J-1 participants, before you invest time in an application.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Counseling Psychologists on J-1?
It depends on your specific situation. The two-year home residency requirement applies if your J-1 program was funded by your home government, a U.S. government agency, or if your home country's government has designated your skill area as needed. Counseling psychology often appears on those lists. Your designated sponsor will note any 212(e) obligation on your DS-2019, and you can pursue a waiver through channels like a No Objection Statement or a Conrad 30-type state agency request if applicable.
Can a Counseling Psychologist on J-1 bring a spouse or dependents to the U.S.?
Yes. Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can accompany you on J-2 status, which your designated sponsor adds to the DS-2019 packet. J-2 dependents are eligible to apply for work authorization through USCIS independently of your own J-1 activities, provided the income isn't needed to support the J-1 exchange visitor. Your host institution's international office typically coordinates the dependent documentation with the sponsor.
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