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The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek a clinical psychiatrist to join the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.
Position Overview
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) is actively growing and recruiting highly motivated psychiatrists committed to excellence in clinical care and a career in academic psychiatry. OSUWMC has created a range of unique opportunities for a diverse workforce, with faculty tracks for individuals interested in inpatient and ambulatory psychiatry, as well as student mental health, neuromodulation (ECT, TMS), consult-liaison, addiction psychiatry/addiction medicine, neuropsychiatry, women’s behavioral health, and crisis psychiatry. The successful candidate will work within our interdisciplinary programs in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health.
Department/Division Overview
The successful candidate will join a 50+-member Section of Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health. Our department is vibrant and growing. Harding Hospital has 84 inpatient adult psychiatric beds, and our psychiatric emergency service sees over 8,000 consults a year. We have an expanding number of partial hospital and intensive outpatient programs, and we are in the process of developing additional suburban sites. We have a residency program of over 50 general psychiatry residents with plans for expansion and have fellowships in child psychiatry, addiction medicine, forensic psychiatry, and consult-liaison psychiatry. We offer a collaborative environment and an engaged Psychiatry faculty. To learn about our rapidly developing department, go to http://psychiatry.osu.edu/.
Duties and Responsibilities
Faculty responsibilities are consistent with our tripartite mission – patient care, education, and clinical research. This requires thorough knowledge of the DSM-5 and mental health diagnoses within the ICD-10. The individual selected for this position will have ample opportunities to contribute to training, research, and other scholarly pursuits. Other duties include but are not limited to representing the program or Department by participating in committees, conferences, and representing OSU at professional meetings and community speaking engagements. The psychiatrist is expected to practice within the established Medical Center and standards of practice (policies, procedures, protocols), and adhere to key results areas of the Medical Center.
Requirements
- MD or DO;
- Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Program or Addiction Medicine Fellowship
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine
- Eligible for an Ohio Medical License
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Natalie Kessinger, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, Natalie.Kessinger@osumc.edu
Faculty Defined
Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a doctor of medicine (MD), doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO), doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research.
Tenure-Track faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure-track faculty with MD or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care.
Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years. Their principal career focus is research.
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Recognized as a Tier 1 school for research in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Medical Schools” list, it ranks among the top 16 medical schools for research in the nation. It also remains in Tier 2 for primary care, further demonstrating its strength across the academic spectrum. Known for its innovative curriculum, cutting-edge research, and excellence in clinical care through The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the college continues to advance its mission of education, discovery and community impact. With more than 2,700 faculty across 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments, and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Ohio State is shaping the future of academic medicine - locally, nationally and globally.
The Wexner Medical Center
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library and the Faculty Group Practice. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care. At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we're proud to be celebrating our 33rd consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 9 nationally ranked specialties out of 15 and four selected as high performing. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center as the top hospital in Columbus. The Wexner Medical Center is rated as high performing in 17 out of 22 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, arrhythmia, COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer, spinal fusion, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
Our new hospital tower, scheduled to open in 2026, is the largest single facilities project ever undertaken at Ohio State. It’s designed to enhance a unified Ohio State Wexner Medical Center campus providing world-class patient care, leading-edge research and outstanding clinical training.
- 820 large, private rooms to elevate patient-centered care, nearly doubling the number of beds we have today
- Enhanced connections between the new inpatient hospital and the OSUCCC – James
- More than half an acre of terrace space and a quarter acre of green space for a small park
- 148 additional beds for patients of the OSUCCC – James
- 51 neonatal intensive care unit bassinets
- State-of-the-art diagnostic, treatment and inpatient service areas; imaging; operating rooms; and critical care and medical/surgical beds
The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).
Location: Twelfth Ave, 395 W (0356)
Position Type: Regular
Shift: First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Job Title: Physician – Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Clinical Psychiatrist (Open Rank/Track Faculty)
Department:
The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center seek a clinical psychiatrist to join the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.
Position Overview
The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (OSUWMC) is actively growing and recruiting highly motivated psychiatrists committed to excellence in clinical care and a career in academic psychiatry. OSUWMC has created a range of unique opportunities for a diverse workforce, with faculty tracks for individuals interested in inpatient and ambulatory psychiatry, as well as student mental health, neuromodulation (ECT, TMS), consult-liaison, addiction psychiatry/addiction medicine, neuropsychiatry, women’s behavioral health, and crisis psychiatry. The successful candidate will work within our interdisciplinary programs in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health.
Department/Division Overview
The successful candidate will join a 50+-member Section of Psychiatry in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health. Our department is vibrant and growing. Harding Hospital has 84 inpatient adult psychiatric beds, and our psychiatric emergency service sees over 8,000 consults a year. We have an expanding number of partial hospital and intensive outpatient programs, and we are in the process of developing additional suburban sites. We have a residency program of over 50 general psychiatry residents with plans for expansion and have fellowships in child psychiatry, addiction medicine, forensic psychiatry, and consult-liaison psychiatry. We offer a collaborative environment and an engaged Psychiatry faculty. To learn about our rapidly developing department, go to http://psychiatry.osu.edu/.
Duties and Responsibilities
Faculty responsibilities are consistent with our tripartite mission – patient care, education, and clinical research. This requires thorough knowledge of the DSM-5 and mental health diagnoses within the ICD-10. The individual selected for this position will have ample opportunities to contribute to training, research, and other scholarly pursuits. Other duties include but are not limited to representing the program or Department by participating in committees, conferences, and representing OSU at professional meetings and community speaking engagements. The psychiatrist is expected to practice within the established Medical Center and standards of practice (policies, procedures, protocols), and adhere to key results areas of the Medical Center.
Requirements
- MD or DO;
- Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Program or Addiction Medicine Fellowship
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry or Addiction Medicine
- Eligible for an Ohio Medical License
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Natalie Kessinger, Physician and Faculty Recruitment, Natalie.Kessinger@osumc.edu
Faculty Defined
Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a doctor of medicine (MD), doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO), doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research.
Tenure-Track faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure-track faculty with MD or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care.
Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years. Their principal career focus is research.
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Recognized as a Tier 1 school for research in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Medical Schools” list, it ranks among the top 16 medical schools for research in the nation. It also remains in Tier 2 for primary care, further demonstrating its strength across the academic spectrum. Known for its innovative curriculum, cutting-edge research, and excellence in clinical care through The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the college continues to advance its mission of education, discovery and community impact. With more than 2,700 faculty across 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments, and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Ohio State is shaping the future of academic medicine - locally, nationally and globally.
The Wexner Medical Center
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library and the Faculty Group Practice. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care. At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we're proud to be celebrating our 33rd consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 9 nationally ranked specialties out of 15 and four selected as high performing. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center as the top hospital in Columbus. The Wexner Medical Center is rated as high performing in 17 out of 22 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, arrhythmia, COPD, colon cancer surgery, diabetes, gynecological cancer surgery, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma, lung cancer surgery, pacemaker implantation, pneumonia, prostate cancer, spinal fusion, and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
Our new hospital tower, scheduled to open in 2026, is the largest single facilities project ever undertaken at Ohio State. It’s designed to enhance a unified Ohio State Wexner Medical Center campus providing world-class patient care, leading-edge research and outstanding clinical training.
- 820 large, private rooms to elevate patient-centered care, nearly doubling the number of beds we have today
- Enhanced connections between the new inpatient hospital and the OSUCCC – James
- More than half an acre of terrace space and a quarter acre of green space for a small park
- 148 additional beds for patients of the OSUCCC – James
- 51 neonatal intensive care unit bassinets
- State-of-the-art diagnostic, treatment and inpatient service areas; imaging; operating rooms; and critical care and medical/surgical beds
The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’ list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).
Location: Twelfth Ave, 395 W (0356)
Position Type: Regular
Shift: First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Psychiatrist
Verify your credentials meet TN requirements
TN approval for Clinical Psychiatrists requires proof of a medical degree and completed residency training in psychiatry. Canadian FRCPC certification and Mexican board credentials both qualify, but have your credential documents translated and notarized before outreach.
Target health systems with existing TN hiring
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers sponsor TN psychiatrists more routinely than private practices. Look for postings that list USMCA or TN visa eligibility explicitly, which signals an HR team already familiar with the process.
Secure a state medical license before your offer
Most U.S. states require a full medical license before you can start practicing, not just an offer letter. Begin the licensing application in your target state early. Processing can take three to six months and will delay your start date if left too late.
Clarify the support letter scope with your employer
Your employer's TN support letter must describe your duties as specifically psychiatric, not general medicine or internal medicine. A vague letter is the most common reason CBP asks follow-up questions at the port of entry for physician categories.
Use Migrate Mate to find psychiatrist roles with TN sponsorship
Search Migrate Mate to filter Clinical Psychiatrist openings by TN visa sponsorship directly. It removes the manual work of screening which employers understand USMCA requirements for physician roles.
Prepare for Canadian and Mexican entry differences
Canadian citizens apply at the port of entry without a visa stamp. Mexican citizens must obtain a TN visa at a U.S. consulate before entry. If you're Mexican, schedule your consular appointment immediately after receiving your offer and support letter.
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Find Clinical Psychiatrist JobsClinical Psychiatrist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Clinical Psychiatrist qualify for the TN visa?
Yes. Psychiatry falls under the physician and surgeon category in the USMCA TN occupations list. You need a medical degree, completed residency training in psychiatry, and an offer of employment from a U.S. employer. Canadian citizens apply directly at the port of entry, while Mexican citizens must obtain a TN visa at a U.S. consulate first.
How does TN visa sponsorship for psychiatrists compare to the H-1B?
The TN visa has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so your employer can sponsor you at any time of year. The H-1B has an 85,000-slot cap with a competitive lottery, meaning a qualified psychiatrist could wait years before selection. For Canadian and Mexican psychiatrists, TN is a faster and more predictable path to U.S. practice than H-1B.
What documents does a Clinical Psychiatrist need for TN approval?
You'll need your medical degree, proof of residency completion in psychiatry, a valid medical license from a U.S. state, an employer support letter specifically describing psychiatric duties, and a valid Canadian or Mexican passport. Mexican applicants also need to schedule a consular appointment to receive a TN visa stamp before traveling to the U.S.
Where can I find Clinical Psychiatrist jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Clinical Psychiatrist roles filtered specifically by TN visa sponsorship, so you're only seeing employers who understand USMCA requirements for physician roles. This is more efficient than screening general job listings where sponsorship support is often ambiguous or listed only as H-1B eligibility.
Can a Clinical Psychiatrist on TN status change employers?
Yes, but the TN status is tied to a specific employer and job offer. If you change employers, your new employer must provide a fresh support letter describing your psychiatric duties, and you'll need to either re-enter at a port of entry with new documentation or file a change of employer with USCIS. Don't start work with the new employer before your updated TN authorization is in place.
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