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Patient Service Coordinator roles in the U.S. are accessible to international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee or Intern program categories. These positions sit within healthcare administration, where designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 and the hiring facility serves as your host organization.
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Entity: Bradley Hospital
Location Name: Bradley Hospital
City, State: East Providence, RI
Work Type: PER DIEM
Hours Per Week: Variable
Shift: Variable
Posted Date: 6/18/2026
Behavioral Health Intern (BHI) — Role Summary
The Behavioral Health Intern supports the care, safety, and therapeutic engagement of children and adolescents in inpatient, partial, or residential psychiatric programs. Working under the direction of a Clinical Manager, Registered Nurse, or Program Supervisor, the BHI contributes to a structured therapeutic milieu, participates in treatment planning, and provides direct support to patients and families. The role requires consistent modeling of organizational values—Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence—and demonstration of core success factors such as trust-building, collaboration, and valuing differences.
Intern Candidates MUST be able to commit to 1 year as an intern - you must be in the state of RI or able to reliably commute to RI for the duration of that year. This includes school breaks AND summer break.
Key Responsibilities
1. Maintain a Safe & Therapeutic Environment
- Engage actively with children throughout the shift.
- Implement and document patient observation levels as ordered.
- Assist with daily routines, ADLs, and hygiene needs.
- Intervene in disruptive or unsafe situations using therapeutic, least-restrictive interventions.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
- Report and document incidents, participate in debriefings, and communicate concerns promptly.
2. Adhere to Policies & Procedures
- Follow all hospital, departmental, and program guidelines.
- Carry out assigned duties and report back before shift changes.
3. Participate in Patient Care Planning
- Support therapeutic alliance with patients and families during admission and throughout care.
- Document objective observations in shift notes and medical records.
- Review and contribute to milieu care plans and problem lists.
- Communicate patient needs and observations to interdisciplinary team members.
- Participate in rounds, treatment team meetings, and handoff reports.
4. Support Behavioral & Therapeutic Programming
- Teach and assist with ADLs and personal hygiene.
- Co-lead community meetings, social skills groups, and recreational or activity-based groups.
- Implement behavioral programs and therapeutic limits consistently.
- Organize and participate in unit activities and developmental programming.
- Participate in family teaching visits and parent training.
- Model therapeutic interpersonal interactions.
- Assist clinicians in co-leading therapy groups.
- Respond to crises using de-escalation and approved physical management techniques when necessary.
5. Professional Development
- Seek supervision proactively and integrate feedback.
- Share knowledge with peers through informal or formal learning opportunities.
- Adapt care to meet developmental and cultural needs of diverse children and adolescents.
Required Knowledge & Skills
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA).
- Enrollment in a BA/BS program in human services, psychology, or social sciences (preferred); AD candidates may be considered.
- Understanding of lifespan development, cultural considerations, and psychiatric care needs.
- Ability to remain calm and make quick, rational decisions during crises.
- Physical capability to assist with patient management (lifting, blocking, escorting, occasional running).
Work Environment
- Psychiatric setting with exposure to aggressive or self-injurious behaviors.
- Requires use of de-escalation techniques and, when necessary, approved physical interventions.
- May be assigned to comparable duties in other clinical programs as needed.
Supervision & Independence
- Works under supervision of RN or Program Supervisor.
- Expected to handle routine responsibilities independently but refer complex issues to supervisors.
Pay Range: $18.00-$27.13
Location
Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915
Work Type
All shifts
Work Shift
Variable
Daily Hours
8 and 12 hours
Driving Required
No
EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Job ID: JR-110783
Entity: Bradley Hospital
Location Name: Bradley Hospital
City, State: East Providence, RI
Work Type: PER DIEM
Hours Per Week: Variable
Shift: Variable
Posted Date: 6/18/2026
Behavioral Health Intern (BHI) — Role Summary
The Behavioral Health Intern supports the care, safety, and therapeutic engagement of children and adolescents in inpatient, partial, or residential psychiatric programs. Working under the direction of a Clinical Manager, Registered Nurse, or Program Supervisor, the BHI contributes to a structured therapeutic milieu, participates in treatment planning, and provides direct support to patients and families. The role requires consistent modeling of organizational values—Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence—and demonstration of core success factors such as trust-building, collaboration, and valuing differences.
Intern Candidates MUST be able to commit to 1 year as an intern - you must be in the state of RI or able to reliably commute to RI for the duration of that year. This includes school breaks AND summer break.
Key Responsibilities
1. Maintain a Safe & Therapeutic Environment
- Engage actively with children throughout the shift.
- Implement and document patient observation levels as ordered.
- Assist with daily routines, ADLs, and hygiene needs.
- Intervene in disruptive or unsafe situations using therapeutic, least-restrictive interventions.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries.
- Report and document incidents, participate in debriefings, and communicate concerns promptly.
2. Adhere to Policies & Procedures
- Follow all hospital, departmental, and program guidelines.
- Carry out assigned duties and report back before shift changes.
3. Participate in Patient Care Planning
- Support therapeutic alliance with patients and families during admission and throughout care.
- Document objective observations in shift notes and medical records.
- Review and contribute to milieu care plans and problem lists.
- Communicate patient needs and observations to interdisciplinary team members.
- Participate in rounds, treatment team meetings, and handoff reports.
4. Support Behavioral & Therapeutic Programming
- Teach and assist with ADLs and personal hygiene.
- Co-lead community meetings, social skills groups, and recreational or activity-based groups.
- Implement behavioral programs and therapeutic limits consistently.
- Organize and participate in unit activities and developmental programming.
- Participate in family teaching visits and parent training.
- Model therapeutic interpersonal interactions.
- Assist clinicians in co-leading therapy groups.
- Respond to crises using de-escalation and approved physical management techniques when necessary.
5. Professional Development
- Seek supervision proactively and integrate feedback.
- Share knowledge with peers through informal or formal learning opportunities.
- Adapt care to meet developmental and cultural needs of diverse children and adolescents.
Required Knowledge & Skills
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA).
- Enrollment in a BA/BS program in human services, psychology, or social sciences (preferred); AD candidates may be considered.
- Understanding of lifespan development, cultural considerations, and psychiatric care needs.
- Ability to remain calm and make quick, rational decisions during crises.
- Physical capability to assist with patient management (lifting, blocking, escorting, occasional running).
Work Environment
- Psychiatric setting with exposure to aggressive or self-injurious behaviors.
- Requires use of de-escalation techniques and, when necessary, approved physical interventions.
- May be assigned to comparable duties in other clinical programs as needed.
Supervision & Independence
- Works under supervision of RN or Program Supervisor.
- Expected to handle routine responsibilities independently but refer complex issues to supervisors.
Pay Range: $18.00-$27.13
Location
Bradley Hospital - 1011 Veterans Memorial Pkwy East Providence, Rhode Island 02915
Work Type
All shifts
Work Shift
Variable
Daily Hours
8 and 12 hours
Driving Required
No
EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Patient Service Coordinator
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Healthcare administration roles like Patient Service Coordinator typically require documented coursework or work history in health information management, medical billing, or clinical operations. Gather transcripts and employment records before approaching any designated sponsor about program eligibility.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee program eligibility
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the J-1 visa Intern category applies. If you've graduated within the past 12 months or have relevant post-secondary work experience, you qualify for the Trainee category instead. Applying under the wrong category delays your DS-2019 issuance.
Search specifically for host employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. healthcare organizations actively hosting J-1 exchange visitors in administrative roles. Host employers are the facility where you work, not the designated sponsor, so finding the right host match is your first practical step.
Request a formal training plan from your host employer
Designated sponsors require a completed Training or Internship Placement Plan before issuing your DS-2019. Ask your prospective host employer early whether they've prepared this document before, since inexperienced hosts often underestimate how detailed the competency objectives need to be.
Check whether the 2-year home residency requirement applies
Some J-1 participants in healthcare-related fields are subject to a two-year home-country residency requirement after their exchange program ends. Whether this applies depends on your nationality, funding source, and whether your field appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List maintained by the State Department.
Verify host employer compliance standing before accepting an offer
Before signing with a host organization, confirm they've worked with a State Department-designated sponsor before and understand their obligations under the exchange visitor program. Hosts unfamiliar with DS-2019 requirements or SEVIS reporting can jeopardize your program status mid-placement.
Patient Service Coordinator J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Patient Service Coordinator role?
Most candidates fall under the Trainee category, which covers professionals with a post-secondary degree or at least one year of work experience in health administration, medical records, or a related field. Current students completing a degree with a healthcare administration component may qualify under the Intern category instead. Your designated sponsor determines eligibility based on your specific background.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for this type of role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE, not your employer. The healthcare facility or clinic where you work is the host organization. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 form, monitors your program compliance, and reports your status to SEVIS. Your employer signs the training plan but does not sponsor the visa.
How do I find U.S. healthcare employers willing to host J-1 exchange visitors?
Not all healthcare facilities are experienced with hosting J-1 exchange visitors, so targeting the right employers from the start saves significant time. Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. organizations in healthcare administration that have a record of working with international exchange visitors, filtering specifically for Patient Service Coordinator and related administrative roles where J-1 hosting is a realistic expectation.
Does the 2-year home residency requirement apply to healthcare administrative roles?
It can, depending on your country of nationality, whether government funding supported your exchange, and whether your field appears on the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List. Healthcare administration is sometimes listed for certain countries. If the requirement applies, you cannot change status to H-1B visa or get an immigrant visa without first returning home or obtaining a waiver from the State Department.
What documents does a host employer need to prepare before my DS-2019 can be issued?
The host employer must complete a Training or Internship Placement Plan detailing your learning objectives, supervision structure, weekly schedule, and the competencies you'll develop in the Patient Service Coordinator role. This plan goes to the designated sponsor for review before the DS-2019 is issued. Employers new to J-1 hosting often need guidance on how specific and measurable these objectives need to be.