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Patient Service Representative roles in the United States are accessible to exchange visitors through the J-1 visa Trainee or Intern program categories, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019 and oversee compliance, while the healthcare employer acts as your host. Finding the right host requires targeted sponsorship outreach from the start.
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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 in Patient Service Representative
Document your healthcare training background early
Gather transcripts, diplomas, and reference letters showing your education or professional experience in health administration or clinical support. Sponsor organizations review these to determine whether you qualify under the Intern or Trainee category before issuing a DS-2019.
Target hospitals with existing J-1 host agreements
Many clinics and hospital systems have standing host-organization agreements with designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas or AIPT. Focusing your search on employers already enrolled in these programs cuts weeks from the onboarding timeline and reduces the risk of a host rejecting the arrangement.
Distinguish your J-1 category before applying
If you're enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies. If you've already graduated and are building professional skills, the Trainee category fits. Applying to positions labeled for the wrong category stalls the DS-2019 process, so confirm your status before submitting applications.
Use Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned Patient Service roles
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. healthcare employers whose open Patient Service Representative positions align with J-1 exchange visitor requirements, so you're not cold-contacting hosts who lack existing sponsor infrastructure.
Confirm the host will sign a detailed training plan
Your designated sponsor requires the host employer to complete a formal Training or Internship Placement Plan outlining objectives, supervision structure, and evaluation checkpoints. Raise this requirement during the offer stage so neither side is surprised after you accept.
Check home-country residency rules before the offer stage
Some J-1 participants are subject to a two-year home-country physical presence requirement after their program ends, which affects whether you can change to H-1B visa or another status in the U.S. Verify your situation through USCIS before committing to a host offer.
Patient Service Representative J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Patient Service Representative role?
Current students pursuing healthcare or health administration degrees typically qualify under the J-1 Intern category. Recent graduates or early-career professionals with a degree already in hand apply under the Trainee category. The distinction matters because designated sponsors assess eligibility differently for each, and host employers structure the training plan requirements around the category you hold.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Patient Service Representative?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the healthcare employer itself. Designated sponsors such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT issue your DS-2019 form, review your training plan, and monitor program compliance throughout your exchange. The hospital or clinic where you work is called the host organization, not the sponsor, even though they initiate and fund the placement.
How do I find Patient Service Representative employers that work with J-1 sponsors?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Patient Service Representative roles at U.S. healthcare employers that align with J-1 exchange visitor program requirements. Starting with employers who already have host-organization agreements with designated sponsors is faster than approaching those with no prior J-1 experience, since those employers already understand the DS-2019 process and training plan obligations.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Patient Service Representatives on J-1 visas?
It depends on your country of origin, your funding source, and whether your field appears on your country's skills list. USCIS determines whether the requirement applies to your specific situation. If it does apply, you must return home for two years after your program before changing to most other visa categories, including H-1B or a green card pathway, unless you obtain a waiver.
What does the J-1 training plan cover for this role, and who prepares it?
The Training or Internship Placement Plan details the specific skills you'll develop, the supervision structure, working hours, and how the experience connects to your prior education or professional background. Your host employer drafts it in coordination with the designated sponsor organization, which must review and approve it before your DS-2019 can be issued. Vague or generic plans are a common reason for delays.