J-1 Visa Mental Health Jobs
Mental health positions in the United States are available to international professionals through the J-1 visa under the Trainee, Research Scholar, or Specialist program categories, depending on your career stage. Securing sponsorship requires a designated State Department organization to issue your DS-2019 before you can begin working with a U.S. host employer.
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The Respiratory Therapy Intern works in assigned clinics/facilities, under the supervision of licensed respiratory therapists, to gain practical experience in the field. The incumbent leverages acquired knowledge to further the department's goal of effectively meeting the medical needs of patients and customers.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
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Interacts with customers, answers their questions, performs consultations, and provides instructions.
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Trains on how to incorporate respiratory therapy techniques and practices related to lung conditions and recovery.
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Ensures compliance and follows all policies, procedures and regulations.
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Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
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Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Experience:
No previous experience required
Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Part time
Employee Type:
Temporary
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Respiratory Therapy Intern works in assigned clinics/facilities, under the supervision of licensed respiratory therapists, to gain practical experience in the field. The incumbent leverages acquired knowledge to further the department's goal of effectively meeting the medical needs of patients and customers.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
-
Interacts with customers, answers their questions, performs consultations, and provides instructions.
-
Trains on how to incorporate respiratory therapy techniques and practices related to lung conditions and recovery.
-
Ensures compliance and follows all policies, procedures and regulations.
-
Maintains confidentiality of patient records.
-
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
Experience:
No previous experience required
Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Part time
Employee Type:
Temporary
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Mental Health
Credential your clinical licensure before applying
Many U.S. host employers in mental health require proof your foreign clinical credentials meet state licensure standards. Get a credential evaluation through a NACES-approved service before you approach any host site, so your qualifications are immediately verifiable.
Distinguish Trainee from Specialist category eligibility
If you hold a degree and fewer than five years of post-degree mental health experience, the Trainee category applies. Specialists with deep expertise in a narrow subfield, like neuropsychological assessment, qualify under a separate category with different DS-2019 requirements.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned host employers
Not every mental health employer understands the host-organization role in a J-1 visa placement. Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers already familiar with exchange visitor arrangements, narrowing your search to organizations equipped to serve as a compliant host site.
Confirm the host employer will sign your training plan
Your designated sponsor, such as CIEE or Cultural Vistas, needs the host employer to co-sign a detailed training plan outlining your supervised activities. Secure a written commitment from the employer before the sponsor can issue your DS-2019, so onboarding is not delayed.
Check whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
Mental health positions funded by a government or financed by your home country often carry the two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA Section 212(e). Confirm this with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since it affects future H-1B visa or green card eligibility.
Negotiate supervision terms before your program start date
J-1 Trainee and Specialist programs in mental health require documented supervision. Clarify with your host employer how supervision hours will be logged and reported to your sponsor, because gaps in those records can jeopardize your program compliance and DS-2019 validity.
Mental Health J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a mental health professional?
It depends on your career stage. Graduate students completing practicum hours typically use the Intern category. Post-degree clinicians with fewer than five years of experience qualify as Trainees. Experienced practitioners with specialized expertise, such as in trauma-focused therapy or psychiatric rehabilitation, may qualify under the Specialist category. Researchers studying mental health outcomes at a university or institute apply under Research Scholar.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa in a mental health placement?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE, not your employer. The host employer, such as a community mental health center or hospital system, serves as the placement site and co-signs your training plan. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, monitors program compliance, and reports to the State Department throughout your exchange.
How do I find U.S. mental health employers open to hosting a J-1 exchange visitor?
Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. mental health roles and filter for employers familiar with exchange visitor arrangements. Many smaller outpatient practices and community behavioral health organizations have hosted J-1 visitors before but don't advertise it publicly, so a targeted search through Migrate Mate surfaces options that a general job board would miss.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to mental health J-1 positions?
It can. If your mental health position is financed by your home government or by a U.S. government agency, or if your home country has designated your field as in short supply, the two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA Section 212(e) applies. This bars you from changing to H-1B or applying for a green card until you satisfy or waive the requirement. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.
Can I extend my J-1 program if my mental health training isn't complete?
Extensions are possible but require approval from your designated sponsor and must stay within the maximum program duration for your category. Trainees are capped at 18 months total, while Research Scholars can extend up to five years. Your host employer must document continued need for the training, and your sponsor must submit the extension before your current DS-2019 expires. There is no grace period for expired programs.