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Clinical Psychiatrist roles on OPT require employer-sponsored H-1B visa or O-1 visa support after your authorization window closes. Most positions are in hospital systems, community mental health centers, and academic medical centers. Your 12-month OPT period, or 36 months on STEM OPT if your degree qualifies, gives you a real runway to secure long-term sponsorship.
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Now hiring a Staff Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent
Part Time - Flexible Hours and Schedule Options
Signing Bonus Available!
Aspire Indiana Health is a nonprofit provider of comprehensive “whole health” services including primary medical care, behavioral health, recovery services and programs addressing the social drivers of health such as housing and employment. Aspire has health centers throughout Central Indiana serving Hoosiers of all ages and walks of life.
Position Summary
The Staff Psychiatrist - Child and Adolescent will primarily provide clinical psychiatric medical services in an integrated outpatient setting. Per Aspire’s “whole health” model, this requires working hand-in-hand with primary care, behavioral health, recovery services, and departments addressing social determinants of health. This position requires close collaboration with all members of the care team and formal collaboration with Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners. Position demands a high level of knowledge in terms of the populations served (individuals with serious mentally illness; seriously emotionally impacted youth; individuals with chronic/severe addiction), psychoeducational teaching skills, best practice guidelines and quality care. Knowledge and experience in ICD-10, psychotropic medications, crisis & emergency interventions and infection control are needed. This position will focus on serving children and adolescents, however coverage for other ages may be required.
- Conduct Psychiatric Evaluations and provide ongoing medication management for patients
- Utilize and provide services via telehealth technology, as needed
- Serve as a collaborating physician for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners
- Provide brief, real-time Psychiatric consultation to Primary Care providers
- Review, update, and approve treatment services
- Arrange for necessary referrals, in conjunction with care team
- Ensure optimal work relations with referral sources and internal departments
- Participate, as needed, in court commitment hearings for patients as deemed necessary
- Provide Psychiatric emergency coverage on a rotational basis
- Possible travel to provide services in a variety of flexible settings within the larger community specifically including Aspire residential facility locations, as needed
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Medical degree from a college/university accredited by the US Department of Education
- Satisfactory completion of an approved Psychiatric Residency program
- Experience working with severely mentally ill individuals and/or within a Community Mental Health Center, preferred
- Experience working with children and adolescents required
- Familiarity with Electronic Health Records (EHR), a plus
- Experience in the treatment of Substance Use Disorders, a plus
LICENSURE (must be obtained prior to start date)
- Must be recognized as a Medical Doctor by the State of Indiana
- Must have a current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate and State of Indiana Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) or able to obtain prior to start date
- Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Buprenorphine waiver, highly preferred
BENEFITS
Aspire prioritizes a work culture that takes care of employees not only at work but in their personal lives as well. The following are offered to *eligible employees:
- Group Medical (PPO and HSA Plans)
- Affordable visits, labs, and prescriptions through Aspire Indiana Health clinics
- Health Savings Account
- Group Dental and Vision Plans
- Prescription coverage, including low copays on all covered medications through select pharmacy locations
- Employee Wellness Program
- Group Life, AD&D Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Short Term Disability
- Paid-Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Bereavement
- Retirement Plan with generous employer match - Up to 6% match
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Your Money Line Financial Wellness Program
Eligibility dependent on full time or part time status. Not all benefits are offered to part time or temporary employees.
Drug screen, TB test and extensive background checks (including Criminal History, Sex Offender Registry Search, State Central Registry Check, Education Verification, and Professional References) are required of all Aspire employees. All individuals who join Aspire are strongly encouraged to have a flu shot and be vaccinated against COVID19 prior to joining Aspire to further protect our staff and the patients we serve. We also adhere to CDC protocols including wearing masks, social distancing, and sanitizing. Aspire Indiana Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Target residency-affiliated health systems
Hospital systems with psychiatry residency programs have established immigration infrastructure and are far more accustomed to sponsoring foreign-trained physicians. Prioritize academic medical centers and large regional health networks when evaluating which employers to approach.
Understand your OPT cap-gap window
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before your OPT expires, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30. Confirm your employer will file before the April 1 filing window and verify your I-20 reflects the extension.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility early
Psychiatry degrees from accredited U.S. programs may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension under CIP code 51.1501. Confirm eligibility with your DSO before graduation so you plan your job search timeline around a 36-month authorization window.
Ask about J-1 waiver sponsorship during interviews
If you completed residency or fellowship on a J-1 visa, many psychiatry employers in underserved areas sponsor Conrad 30 waivers. This is a direct path to H-1B status without the lottery, so identify waiver-eligible positions early in your search.
Get employer intent in writing before accepting offers
Verbal sponsorship commitments carry no legal weight. Before signing any employment contract, confirm the offer letter or an addendum explicitly states the employer's intent to file H-1B or other long-term work authorization on your behalf.
Work with an immigration attorney from day one
Physician immigration involves license requirements, DEA registration, and visa timing that interact in complex ways. Engaging an immigration attorney early, ideally before accepting an offer, helps you avoid status gaps that could interrupt your ability to practice.
Clinical Psychiatrist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Clinical Psychiatrist on OPT without employer sponsorship?
Yes, during your active OPT period you can work as a Clinical Psychiatrist without any employer-filed petition. Your EAD card is your work authorization. Sponsorship becomes necessary only when you need to transition to a longer-term visa like the H-1B before your OPT or STEM OPT extension expires.
Do Clinical Psychiatrist roles qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your specific degree program. Psychiatry degrees awarded under qualifying CIP codes, such as 51.1501 for medicine, may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm with your Designated School Official before graduating. If you qualify, you can work up to 36 months total before needing employer-sponsored status.
How do I find Clinical Psychiatrist employers who sponsor OPT and H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. The platform lists Clinical Psychiatrist jobs from employers with a demonstrated history of sponsoring international candidates, so you can filter by roles where sponsorship is a realistic outcome rather than sifting through postings that exclude F-1 students entirely.
Is the H-1B lottery a barrier for psychiatrists, and are there alternatives?
The H-1B lottery is a real constraint, with roughly a 25% selection rate in recent fiscal years. Psychiatrists have meaningful alternatives: the Conrad 30 J-1 visa waiver program bypasses the lottery entirely for those who completed training on a J-1 visa, and some employers pursue cap-exempt H-1B filings through nonprofit or academic affiliations.
What happens to my OPT if I switch employers between psychiatry positions?
OPT work authorization is not tied to a specific employer, so you can change jobs during your OPT period. You must report the change to your DSO within 10 days and ensure the new position qualifies as directly related to your degree. Gaps in employment longer than 90 cumulative days can jeopardize your status.