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Psychology graduates with STEM degrees can use the 24-month STEM OPT extension to build careers in research, behavioral analysis, and data-driven clinical roles. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree's CIP code must qualify under the STEM designation list to activate the extension.
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Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Marsh Russell Lewis
Location: Marshfield, WI
Address: 605 W Kalsched St, Marshfield, WI 54449, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Job Summary
Under the clinical supervision of a licensed psychologist, who is board approved to provide supervision. The Psychology Resident evaluates patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders. May conduct psychological testing as appropriate or deemed necessary. Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, and determines the appropriate course of treatment for the patient. Uses multiple treatment modalities to treat patient illness or distress; cannot prescribe medication. Formulates case conceptualization, diagnostic impressions, and treatment recommendations of mental, emotional or behavioral issues/disorders using information obtained from observations, interviews, records, questionnaires, psychological assessments, and reference materials. Comprehensive psychological reports are written using information from the patient's medical history, clinical interview, test results, and self-report measures. Meets documentation standards of the enterprise. Results/impressions are discussed with supervising psychologist who attests the final report. Provides evaluation results to patient and family with a discussion of recommendations.
Develops and implements individual, couples, family or group treatment plans using a variety of psychotherapy methods. Interacts with patients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals and planning actions to achieve personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment. Assesses patients' progress. Evaluates the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses based on the principles and procedures of psychology and related disciplines; modifies treatment plans and diagnoses as necessary.
Functions under the clinical supervision and guidance of a licensed psychologist, who is board certified to provide supervision and documents that supervision in a manner consistent with the organization, while working toward license.
Qualifications
Successful completion of a doctoral degree in Psychology.
Completion of a 12-month pre-doctoral internship.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0259758
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No
Careers With Purpose
Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.
Facility: Marsh Russell Lewis
Location: Marshfield, WI
Address: 605 W Kalsched St, Marshfield, WI 54449, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Job Summary
Under the clinical supervision of a licensed psychologist, who is board approved to provide supervision. The Psychology Resident evaluates patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders. May conduct psychological testing as appropriate or deemed necessary. Diagnoses disorders, including nature and extent, and determines the appropriate course of treatment for the patient. Uses multiple treatment modalities to treat patient illness or distress; cannot prescribe medication. Formulates case conceptualization, diagnostic impressions, and treatment recommendations of mental, emotional or behavioral issues/disorders using information obtained from observations, interviews, records, questionnaires, psychological assessments, and reference materials. Comprehensive psychological reports are written using information from the patient's medical history, clinical interview, test results, and self-report measures. Meets documentation standards of the enterprise. Results/impressions are discussed with supervising psychologist who attests the final report. Provides evaluation results to patient and family with a discussion of recommendations.
Develops and implements individual, couples, family or group treatment plans using a variety of psychotherapy methods. Interacts with patients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals and planning actions to achieve personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment. Assesses patients' progress. Evaluates the effectiveness of counseling or treatments and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses based on the principles and procedures of psychology and related disciplines; modifies treatment plans and diagnoses as necessary.
Functions under the clinical supervision and guidance of a licensed psychologist, who is board certified to provide supervision and documents that supervision in a manner consistent with the organization, while working toward license.
Qualifications
Successful completion of a doctoral degree in Psychology.
Completion of a 12-month pre-doctoral internship.
Benefits
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0259758
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization in Psychology
Verify your CIP code qualifies first
Not all psychology degrees carry a STEM-designated CIP code. Check your transcript against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list before applying. Quantitative psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience-track programs are most likely to qualify.
Target research institutions with E-Verify enrollment
University research centers, federal contractors, and NIH-funded labs are required or strongly incentivized to maintain E-Verify enrollment. Prioritize these employers early so you don't reach the offer stage with a non-compliant organization.
Frame your I-983 around measurable training goals
DSOs and ICE require your I-983 training plan to connect psychology coursework directly to job duties. Map specific STEM skills, like statistical modeling or experimental design, to named workplace deliverables so your plan survives a compliance review.
Confirm E-Verify status before signing an offer
Ask your recruiter for the E-Verify company ID or search the E-Verify employer search tool directly. A verbal assurance isn't enough. Employers who enroll after your start date cannot retroactively satisfy the STEM OPT requirement.
Use Migrate Mate to surface employers with STEM OPT history
Search Migrate Mate to find psychology employers who have previously hired STEM OPT students. Filtering by role type and E-Verify status saves the manual research of checking each employer individually before investing time in their application process.
File your STEM OPT extension application 90 days early
USCIS recommends submitting your I-765 extension request up to 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Psychology research roles often have slow hiring cycles, so starting the USCIS process early protects your authorization window during offer negotiations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a psychology degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree's CIP code. Psychology programs designated under codes like 30.1701 (behavioral sciences) or 42.2706 (cognitive psychology) appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list. General clinical psychology degrees often do not qualify. Check your diploma and transcript against the current DHS list and confirm the CIP code with your DSO before assuming eligibility.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my psychology employer?
Any employer who hires you on STEM OPT must be actively enrolled in E-Verify at the time you begin work. Enrollment after your start date does not satisfy the requirement. You can verify an employer's status using the E-Verify employer search function. Roles at university-affiliated research centers or federal contractors are often safe bets since enrollment is typically mandated for them independently.
How do I structure an I-983 training plan for a psychology role?
Your I-983 must connect your STEM degree coursework to specific on-the-job training objectives. For psychology roles, list concrete skills being developed, such as psychometric assessment, behavioral data analysis, or experimental protocol design. Each goal should tie to a named workplace task and a measurable outcome. Vague plans citing general professional development are routinely flagged during DSO or ICE compliance reviews.
Does the cap-gap rule protect me if I'm in a psychology role and my H-1B is pending?
Yes. If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your OPT expires, the cap-gap rule automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. Your STEM OPT status remains valid during this window as long as you stay in the same position and your employer remains E-Verify enrolled. USCIS issues updated I-20 documentation through your DSO to reflect the extension.
Where can I find psychology employers who hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists psychology roles from employers with verified STEM OPT hiring history. Filtering by role type and E-Verify enrollment status helps you avoid wasting applications on employers who can't legally hire you. Research institutions, behavioral health analytics firms, and government-contracted assessment organizations are among the most consistent sources of STEM OPT-compatible psychology positions.