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Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
The Clinical Research Therapist will support the delivery of clinical interventions across various trials as part of the iCarus lab. The iCarus Lab in the Department of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention conducts biomedical and behavioral research to advance health equity for marginalized, underserved populations. This research is focused on developing and testing novel biobehavioral interventions to address the intertwining epidemics of stimulant use and IV, as well as pursuing translational projects to elucidate the neuroimmune pathways that underlie prevalent psychiatric comorbidities relevant to HIV prevention and pathogenesis. This position will support neuroARTEMIS which aims to elucidate neuroimmune processes that underlie the intersection of social stigma, anhedonia and altered reward processing in people with HIV who use stimulants and participants will undergo an evidence-based positive affect intervention, as well as the project reSTART, which aims to increase rates of viral suppression and ART adherence in participants who will receive a motivational interviewing (MI) session that will focus on adherence counseling.
- Support the delivery of clinical interventions across trials such as neuroARTEMIS (positive affect intervention), reSTART (motivational interviewing - MI), and TRIDENT (CBT-AD).
- Deliver the manualized interventions in a way that is standardized but also tailored to the participants' needs, maintaining fidelity to treatment models and session structure.
- Communicate and schedule study participants, monitoring participant engagement and adherence to treatment schedules.
- Provide immediate support and intervention for participants demonstrating acute distress according to the study emergency protocol, documenting adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs).
- Attend weekly group supervision meetings and individual supervision, as necessary, and provide session recordings for quality review.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills and show proficiency in various therapeutic techniques.
- Maintain professional boundaries consistent with research ethics.
- Complete accurate and detailed case notes and timely data entry.
- Complete all necessary trainings and certifications (e.g., CITI, Good Clinical Practice) and stay up-to-date on necessary study procedures and guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work or related mental health provider discipline.
- Mental Health License - Florida includes:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker or
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist or
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Job Category
Administrative
Advertised Salary
$58,000 - $62,000
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
Other Information
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
- This position is funded by an external funding source (e.g. a grant or contract).
How To Apply Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
About FIU
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
The Clinical Research Therapist will support the delivery of clinical interventions across various trials as part of the iCarus lab. The iCarus Lab in the Department of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention conducts biomedical and behavioral research to advance health equity for marginalized, underserved populations. This research is focused on developing and testing novel biobehavioral interventions to address the intertwining epidemics of stimulant use and IV, as well as pursuing translational projects to elucidate the neuroimmune pathways that underlie prevalent psychiatric comorbidities relevant to HIV prevention and pathogenesis. This position will support neuroARTEMIS which aims to elucidate neuroimmune processes that underlie the intersection of social stigma, anhedonia and altered reward processing in people with HIV who use stimulants and participants will undergo an evidence-based positive affect intervention, as well as the project reSTART, which aims to increase rates of viral suppression and ART adherence in participants who will receive a motivational interviewing (MI) session that will focus on adherence counseling.
- Support the delivery of clinical interventions across trials such as neuroARTEMIS (positive affect intervention), reSTART (motivational interviewing - MI), and TRIDENT (CBT-AD).
- Deliver the manualized interventions in a way that is standardized but also tailored to the participants' needs, maintaining fidelity to treatment models and session structure.
- Communicate and schedule study participants, monitoring participant engagement and adherence to treatment schedules.
- Provide immediate support and intervention for participants demonstrating acute distress according to the study emergency protocol, documenting adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs).
- Attend weekly group supervision meetings and individual supervision, as necessary, and provide session recordings for quality review.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills and show proficiency in various therapeutic techniques.
- Maintain professional boundaries consistent with research ethics.
- Complete accurate and detailed case notes and timely data entry.
- Complete all necessary trainings and certifications (e.g., CITI, Good Clinical Practice) and stay up-to-date on necessary study procedures and guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work or related mental health provider discipline.
- Mental Health License - Florida includes:
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker or
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist or
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Job Category
Administrative
Advertised Salary
$58,000 - $62,000
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
Other Information
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
- This position is funded by an external funding source (e.g. a grant or contract).
How To Apply Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email ocr@fiu.edu.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Clinical Therapist
Verify your license transfers across borders
TN sponsorship for Clinical Therapists requires a valid professional license, but U.S. states don't automatically recognize Canadian provincial or Mexican federal credentials. Start the licensure reciprocity process in your target state before you begin applying.
Target healthcare systems with dedicated HR immigration teams
Large hospital networks, community mental health centers, and Federally Qualified Health Centers process TN petitions regularly. Smaller private practices rarely have the internal infrastructure to sponsor foreign professionals, so prioritize employers with established HR compliance functions.
Search TN-sponsored Clinical Therapist roles through Migrate Mate
Filter for Clinical Therapist positions where employers have recent visa filings and experience with work visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate surfaces roles matched to your visa category so you're not cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with sponsoring international workers.
Clarify your USMCA occupational category with the employer early
Clinical Therapist roles can qualify under the psychologist or social worker USMCA categories depending on your credentials and job duties. Confirm which category your employer's counsel will use before your offer letter is drafted to avoid CBP classification issues at the border.
Prepare a role-specific support letter before your border appointment
Canadian nationals apply at a port of entry and CBP officers adjudicate on the spot. Your employer's support letter must describe the therapeutic duties, your qualifying degree, and your state license number. A vague or generic letter is a common reason for same-day TN denials.
Understand Mexico's annual TN cap before accepting an offer
Mexican nationals are subject to an annual allocation of TN visas, unlike Canadians who face no cap. Confirm with your employer that the current fiscal year's allocation hasn't been exhausted before you enter the offer and USCIS petition process.
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Find Clinical Therapist JobsClinical Therapist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Therapist role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, Clinical Therapist positions can qualify under the USMCA's psychology or social worker occupational categories, depending on your credentials and the specific duties in the role. You'll need at least a qualifying bachelor's degree in a related field, a valid state license, and an employer willing to document how the position meets the USMCA specialty occupation definition for CBP or USCIS review.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Clinical Therapists?
The TN visa has no annual lottery and no numerical cap for Canadian citizens, making it far more predictable than the H-1B. Canadian Clinical Therapists can obtain TN status at a U.S. port of entry the same day their employer's documentation is ready. Mexican nationals face a statutory cap and must file a petition with USCIS, but still avoid the H-1B lottery entirely. The tradeoff is that TN status doesn't lead directly to a green card.
What documents does a Clinical Therapist need to present for TN admission?
You'll need a detailed employer support letter describing your therapeutic duties and confirming the position meets TN criteria, your degree transcripts or diploma in psychology or social work, your current state professional license, and proof of Canadian or Mexican citizenship. CBP officers adjudicate Canadian applications at the border in real time, so every document must be organized and complete before you arrive.
Where can I find Clinical Therapist jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN-eligible roles in the U.S. You can filter by job title and visa type to see Clinical Therapist positions from employers with recent visa filings, which significantly reduces the time spent approaching employers unfamiliar with the USMCA process.
Can a Clinical Therapist on TN status switch employers mid-visa period?
Yes, but you'll need new TN authorization tied to the new employer before you begin working there. Canadians can present the new employer's documentation at a port of entry for a fresh TN admission. Mexican nationals must file a new USCIS petition and receive approval before starting with the new employer. Working for the new employer before authorization is granted puts your status at risk.
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