Addiction Psychiatrist Jobs for OPT Students
Addiction Psychiatrist roles require full medical licensure and DEA registration, which means your OPT timeline needs to account for state licensing delays. Most positions are in hospital systems, community mental health centers, and federally qualified health centers, many of which have existing J-1 and H-1B sponsorship infrastructure that transfers well to OPT hiring.
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Get Access To All JobsAbout Urban Health Plan:
Urban Health Plan is a network of federally qualified community health centers that offers comprehensive, affordable, quality primary and specialty health care. We are located in the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan and are accredited by the Joint Commission.
At Urban Health Plan (UHP), our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 50 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.
We are proud to share that our health system has recently received ACGME accreditation for a Psychiatry Residency Program, set to launch in July 2026. We are building a strong, collaborative team of clinicians committed to clinical excellence, community care, and education.
Position Summary:
Our Behavioral Health Department employs community-driven and highly skilled clinicians to provide integrated care in our Health Centers. We are seeking an Addiction Psychiatrist to join our dynamic outpatient behavioral health team and serve as core faculty to our recently accredited residency program. The ideal candidate is passionate about serving diverse and underserved populations and is committed to collaborative, person-centered care. This role will focus on outpatient medication-assisted treatment and care for patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. You will play a key role in resident education related to addiction psychiatry and integrated care. In addition to patient care, a minimum of 10% of your time will be dedicated to teaching and supervising psychiatry residents and other learners.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Medical School
- Completion of approved residency in Psychiatry
- Fellowship or additional certification in Addiction Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine
- Valid NYS and DEA License
- At least 1 year experience working in a previous mental health setting, outpatient clinic or hospital
- Ability to successfully interact and communicate with a diversified population
- Bilingual, (English/Spanish) a plus
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning for patients
- Provide MAT and psychiatric care to individuals with SUD
- Collaborate with primary care and behavioral health teams using an integrated care approach
- Participate in case conferences, peer reviews, and interdisciplinary team meetings
- Teach and mentor psychiatry residents and trainees
- Contribute to addiction curriculum design
- Document all patient care in the electronic health record (EHR) in a timely and compliant manner
- Provide consultation and support to primary care providers and behavioral health staff
- Maintain current knowledge of best practices, evidence-based treatment, and regulatory requirements
Benefits Include:
- Fully funded Health Insurance for yourself
- 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
- Dental Insurance
- $50,000 term life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings (including annual UHP Contribution)
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!)
About Urban Health Plan:
Urban Health Plan is a network of federally qualified community health centers that offers comprehensive, affordable, quality primary and specialty health care. We are located in the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan and are accredited by the Joint Commission.
At Urban Health Plan (UHP), our commitment to provide patient-centered, holistic, quality health care, is part of a tradition started by our founder, Dr. Richard Izquierdo, more than 50 years ago. That tradition continues today by promoting excellence in everything that we do.
We are proud to share that our health system has recently received ACGME accreditation for a Psychiatry Residency Program, set to launch in July 2026. We are building a strong, collaborative team of clinicians committed to clinical excellence, community care, and education.
Position Summary:
Our Behavioral Health Department employs community-driven and highly skilled clinicians to provide integrated care in our Health Centers. We are seeking an Addiction Psychiatrist to join our dynamic outpatient behavioral health team and serve as core faculty to our recently accredited residency program. The ideal candidate is passionate about serving diverse and underserved populations and is committed to collaborative, person-centered care. This role will focus on outpatient medication-assisted treatment and care for patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. You will play a key role in resident education related to addiction psychiatry and integrated care. In addition to patient care, a minimum of 10% of your time will be dedicated to teaching and supervising psychiatry residents and other learners.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Medical School
- Completion of approved residency in Psychiatry
- Fellowship or additional certification in Addiction Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine
- Valid NYS and DEA License
- At least 1 year experience working in a previous mental health setting, outpatient clinic or hospital
- Ability to successfully interact and communicate with a diversified population
- Bilingual, (English/Spanish) a plus
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and treatment planning for patients
- Provide MAT and psychiatric care to individuals with SUD
- Collaborate with primary care and behavioral health teams using an integrated care approach
- Participate in case conferences, peer reviews, and interdisciplinary team meetings
- Teach and mentor psychiatry residents and trainees
- Contribute to addiction curriculum design
- Document all patient care in the electronic health record (EHR) in a timely and compliant manner
- Provide consultation and support to primary care providers and behavioral health staff
- Maintain current knowledge of best practices, evidence-based treatment, and regulatory requirements
Benefits Include:
- Fully funded Health Insurance for yourself
- 73.5% funded Health Insurance for your family
- Dental Insurance
- $50,000 term life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings (including annual UHP Contribution)
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive time off including paid vacation, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays (including your birthday!)
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Addiction Psychiatrist
Target health systems with existing visa infrastructure
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers already sponsor J-1 and H-1B physicians, making them far more likely to understand OPT work authorization. Their HR and legal teams know the process, which shortens the approval timeline significantly.
Align your OPT start date with licensure timelines
State medical licensing for psychiatrists takes three to six months in most states. Apply for your license before OPT begins so your authorization period isn't consumed by delays before you can legally practice.
Prioritize STEM OPT extension eligibility early
If your psychiatry or neuroscience degree qualifies under a STEM-designated CIP code, you may be eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm this with your DSO before accepting a position to plan your timeline.
Address DEA registration proactively with employers
Addiction psychiatrists prescribe controlled substances, so DEA registration is mandatory. Confirm with the employer that your OPT Employment Authorization Document satisfies DEA registration requirements before your start date to avoid prescribing delays.
Frame your clinical training as a sponsorship asset
Residency and fellowship training completed in the U.S. demonstrates you already meet licensing and competency standards. Employers view this as reduced onboarding risk, which directly strengthens the case for investing in your visa sponsorship.
Engage federally qualified health centers as a primary target
FQHCs serving underserved populations actively recruit addiction psychiatrists and are familiar with immigration sponsorship, including J-1 waivers and H-1B. Their mission-driven hiring makes them receptive to candidates on OPT seeking long-term sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Addiction Psychiatrist on OPT?
Yes, but your OPT must be active and your employment must be directly related to your degree field. Psychiatry and addiction medicine roles qualify under medicine and clinical psychology CIP codes. You'll also need a valid state medical license and DEA registration before you can practice independently, so plan those applications well before your OPT start date.
Do Addiction Psychiatrist employers typically sponsor OPT students for H-1B?
Many do. Hospital systems, academic medical centers, and federally qualified health centers routinely sponsor physicians for H-1B visas and are familiar with the transition from OPT. Smaller private practices are less likely to have sponsorship infrastructure. Focus your search on employers with documented sponsorship history, which you can browse through Migrate Mate's filtered job listings.
Does my psychiatry degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your specific degree program's CIP code. Some psychiatry programs are classified under STEM-designated fields, particularly those tied to neuroscience or biomedical sciences. Others are not. Check with your DSO and confirm the CIP code on your I-20 before assuming eligibility. A 24-month STEM extension would give you significantly more time to secure H-1B sponsorship.
What documentation do Addiction Psychiatrist employers need to verify my OPT authorization?
Employers will need your Employment Authorization Document (EAD card) and your I-20 with an OPT endorsement from your DSO. Some hospital credentialing offices also request your visa stamp and I-94 record. DEA registration additionally requires proof of lawful presence and work authorization, so keep copies of all documents readily accessible throughout the credentialing process.
How should I search for Addiction Psychiatrist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Search Migrate Mate, which filters job listings specifically for candidates who need visa sponsorship or OPT-compatible employers. Generic job boards don't surface sponsorship willingness, so you risk applying to employers who won't hire F-1 students. Migrate Mate lets you focus your time on roles where the employer has already signaled openness to international candidates.
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