TN Visa Counseling Psychologist Jobs
Counseling Psychologist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA, requiring a doctoral degree in psychology and a valid state license. Canadian citizens can apply at the border with no cap; Mexican citizens need a consular appointment. Employers file no lottery, making sponsorship faster than most work visas.
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The Counseling Programs at James Madison University are seeking an exceptional Counselor Educator to join the award‐winning faculty in the Department of Graduate Psychology and serve as the Program Director for our Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.A./Ed.S. Program. Our CACREP‐accredited programs include Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.A./Ed.S., School Counseling M.Ed./Ed.S., and Counseling and Supervision Ph.D. The full‐time (10 month), tenure track position will start in August 2027, and will be filled at the rank of advanced Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The role of Program Director includes responsibilities for providing leadership of the program to include:
- maintaining a strategic plan
- ensuring compliance with CACREP standards
- collaborating with the clinical coordinator, CACREP liaison, and other program directors to ensure effective communication and support of the JMU Counseling Programs community
- meeting research expectations consistent with the department's and JMU’s tenure and promotion expectations
The position also includes:
- teaching four core counseling courses each academic year
- engaging in successful scholarship
- providing service to the department and university
The successful candidate will share our philosophy that cultivating the personhood of the student‐counselor is a corollary to academic instruction. We therefore seek a candidate committed to joining and fostering a culture that promotes both the personal growth and professional development of our students.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates should have experience with clinical mental health counseling practice, supervision, and teaching. The successful applicant will possess:
- a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP‐accredited program
- be a Licensed Professional Counselor, with the requirement of obtaining Virginia licensure within two years of start date
- be able to document successful teaching and supervision within a master’s or doctoral program
- a strong identity as a clinical mental health counselor educator with an interest in program leadership as well as teaching and mentoring students at the master’s level
- strong clinical skills, as well as the ability to teach a variety of courses at the master’s levels
ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION
Interested candidates must complete the application on JMU's career site and provide the following:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Names and contact information for three references
JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO STATEMENT
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
LOCATION
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
INTRODUCTION
The Counseling Programs at James Madison University are seeking an exceptional Counselor Educator to join the award‐winning faculty in the Department of Graduate Psychology and serve as the Program Director for our Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.A./Ed.S. Program. Our CACREP‐accredited programs include Clinical Mental Health Counseling M.A./Ed.S., School Counseling M.Ed./Ed.S., and Counseling and Supervision Ph.D. The full‐time (10 month), tenure track position will start in August 2027, and will be filled at the rank of advanced Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The role of Program Director includes responsibilities for providing leadership of the program to include:
- maintaining a strategic plan
- ensuring compliance with CACREP standards
- collaborating with the clinical coordinator, CACREP liaison, and other program directors to ensure effective communication and support of the JMU Counseling Programs community
- meeting research expectations consistent with the department's and JMU’s tenure and promotion expectations
The position also includes:
- teaching four core counseling courses each academic year
- engaging in successful scholarship
- providing service to the department and university
The successful candidate will share our philosophy that cultivating the personhood of the student‐counselor is a corollary to academic instruction. We therefore seek a candidate committed to joining and fostering a culture that promotes both the personal growth and professional development of our students.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates should have experience with clinical mental health counseling practice, supervision, and teaching. The successful applicant will possess:
- a doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from a CACREP‐accredited program
- be a Licensed Professional Counselor, with the requirement of obtaining Virginia licensure within two years of start date
- be able to document successful teaching and supervision within a master’s or doctoral program
- a strong identity as a clinical mental health counselor educator with an interest in program leadership as well as teaching and mentoring students at the master’s level
- strong clinical skills, as well as the ability to teach a variety of courses at the master’s levels
ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION
Interested candidates must complete the application on JMU's career site and provide the following:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Names and contact information for three references
JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.
E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
EEO STATEMENT
James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.
We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.
Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.
LOCATION
Harrisonburg, Virginia, United States
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Counseling Psychologist
Verify your licensure transfers across states
TN visa approval requires a license recognized in the state where you'll practice. Confirm your provincial or national credential meets that state's reciprocity rules before accepting an offer, since licensing gaps can stall your CBP entry.
Target healthcare systems with existing TN pipelines
Hospital networks, university counseling centers, and community mental health agencies hire internationally trained psychologists regularly. These employers already understand TN documentation requirements and are far less likely to withdraw offers over visa concerns.
Prepare a specialty occupation support letter early
CBP officers evaluate whether your Counseling Psychologist role requires a doctoral degree. Ask your employer to draft a support letter citing the position's clinical complexity and state licensure requirement before your border crossing or consular appointment.
Clarify supervision scope in your job offer letter
Roles that include administrative or managerial duties can complicate TN classification if psychology isn't the primary function. Make sure your offer letter describes clinical counseling duties as the core of the position, not a secondary responsibility.
Search TN-specific listings through Migrate Mate
Most job boards don't filter by visa type, so you waste time on roles where sponsorship isn't available. Migrate Mate surfaces Counseling Psychologist positions where employers are already open to TN sponsorship, cutting out the guesswork.
File TN documentation at a land port for Canadians
Canadian citizens can request TN status directly at a CBP port of entry without a prior consular appointment. Bring your offer letter, doctoral degree, and state license. Processing typically takes under two hours and avoids weeks of consular scheduling delays.
Counseling Psychologist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Counseling Psychologist role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Counseling Psychologist is an explicitly listed occupation under the USMCA TN category for Psychologist. To qualify, you need a doctoral degree in psychology and a state license where required for independent practice. CBP will verify that your job duties align with licensed psychological services, not general counseling or social work functions.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Counseling Psychologists?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and no USCIS petition filing required for Canadian applicants crossing by land. H-1B visa selection is random and limited to 85,000 slots per fiscal year. For Counseling Psychologists who qualify under USMCA, TN sponsorship is significantly faster to obtain and can be arranged directly at the border or consulate without waiting for an annual registration window.
Where can I find Counseling Psychologist jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters Counseling Psychologist listings by TN visa eligibility so you're only looking at employers who are already open to sponsoring USMCA professionals. This saves time you'd otherwise spend screening roles that don't support TN status or require citizenship.
Can Mexican citizens get TN sponsorship for Counseling Psychologist roles?
Yes, but the process differs from the Canadian pathway. Mexican TN applicants must apply at a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than at a port of entry, and they're subject to a separate annual allocation. Appointment wait times at consulates vary by location and season, so factoring in scheduling lead time when planning your start date is important.
What documents does my employer need to provide for TN sponsorship?
Your employer must provide a support letter confirming your job title, a description of your clinical duties, the requirement for a doctoral degree in psychology, your expected start date, and your compensation terms. The letter should make clear that the role meets the USMCA Psychologist classification. You bring this letter along with your degree credentials and state license to the CBP inspection or consular interview.