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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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INTRODUCTION
The Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development at the University of Rochester invites applications for a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor in Mental Health Counseling. We are seeking a candidate who excels at teaching, both in-person and online, and clinical supervision, in ways that promote culturally sustaining practices. The term of employment will begin on July 1, 2027.
The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, which is part of the Department of Counseling and Human Development, is a 60-credit hour CACREP-accredited program. The program faculty seek to train ethical and competent professional counselors to diagnose and treat a variety of mental and emotional concerns and disorders. Our students can work with diverse clients, providing individual, couple, family, and group counseling in various settings. The program is designed to prepare graduates to work effectively as counselors offering services to people challenged by emotional, behavioral, and relationship issues. Well-grounded in counseling theory, research, and practice, our program prepares qualified, diversity-sensitive, license-eligible mental health counselors for practice.
The program faculty are productive, nationally and internationally recognized counselors, teachers, and scholars who are also committed to improving the quality of mental health counseling and the development of the counseling field. The department prepares scientific practitioners with diverse career and research interests and backgrounds. We have developed several online programs and courses at Warner as part of our commitment to enhancing learning opportunities for students and ensuring equitable access. The program, as well as the Warner School, is dedicated to producing and using research to enhance the effectiveness of mental health counseling processes and practices.
The Bridge program is an advanced certification pathway that allows Professional School Counselors to obtain LMHC licensure or Licensed Professional Counselors to obtain certification as a Professional School Counselor in New York State. This program offers hybrid and distance courses and is not CACREP-accredited.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The principal duties associated with this position are to:
- Teach the equivalent of six graduate-level counseling courses using rigorous pedagogy that adheres to CACREP standards.
- Lead program recruitment efforts and interview program applicants.
- Provide program and career advising for master’s and doctoral candidates.
- Seek external funding to support program development, student success, and scholarship.
- Provide service/leadership to the department, Warner School, and Counseling profession.
- Collaborate with departmental and University partners to help build and sustain a thriving Counseling Center, help establish clinical operations, supervision structures, and community partnerships to support the Center's long-term success.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Ideal candidates for this position will have qualifications and experiences that include:
- A Doctorate in Counselor Education & Supervision from a CACREP-accredited program with a specialization in REBT/CBT, Systems Theories, and/or Trauma-informed care (e.g., EMDR, TF-CBT, etc.). The doctoral degree must be earned before the position’s starting date.
- A master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from a CACREP-accredited program.
- A commitment to the preparation of strong mental health counselors, leaders, and scholars at both the master’s and doctoral levels.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize competency-driven pedagogy (e.g., experiential learning, case-based interventions, simulated learning environments, etc.) to facilitate students’ clinical and cultural competencies.
- The potential to complement the expertise of our current faculty in counseling and human development.
- Eligible to be licensed as an LMHC-D counselor with New York State, with a clear professional identity as a Professional Counselor.
- Demonstrated commitment to strengthening educational resources, opportunities, and trajectories for diverse, historically marginalized students, families, and communities.
- The ability to use technology tools flexibly and inventively to create powerful synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences, both in-person and online.
- Experience providing clinical supervision and overseeing clinical practice or agency setting.
The mission of the Counseling Program at the Warner School of Education and Human Development is to educate counselors who will empower their clients and students to create more rewarding and meaningful lives and relationships; become more self-reflective, caring, and compassionate people; and contribute to reform of the systems in which their lives are embedded and to prepare counselor educators, researchers, practitioners, and leaders in the counseling profession who will educate the next generation of counselors to do all of the above; will contribute new knowledge in the fields of counseling, counselor education, and human development; and will be leaders in reforming educational and social systems to promote social justice, healthy human development, and quality relationships.
This mission is based on an ecological perspective of professional counseling that acknowledges the importance of personal development but also recognizes that individual lives are embedded in a variety of personal, extended relationships, and social systems.
The review of applications will begin on October 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information about this position, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Marissa Davala, at mdavala@warner.rochester.edu.
As part of the application, the following documentation will be required:
- A cover letter that addresses your interests in and qualifications for the position, including your research interests and priorities as well as your teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness
- CV
- Writing sample
- Contact information for three references
EOE, including disability/protected veterans
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Classes). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
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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.