TN Visa Licensed Mental Health Professional Jobs
Licensed Mental Health Professional roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty for both Canadian and Mexican citizens. Canadian applicants can activate TN status directly at the U.S. border with employer support documentation, while Mexican applicants apply through a U.S. consulate. The role must involve a master's degree or higher in a mental health discipline.
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Join TeamHealth, a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization since 1979 employing 35,000+ professionals nationwide and a focus on delivering high-quality behavioral health care to older adults without the administrative responsibility of private practice. This role offers clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and strong organizational support in post-acute and long-term care settings (SNF/LTC/ALF/IRF).
Role Overview
- Full-time (5-days per week) within Monday – Friday
- No nights or weekends
- Flexible, onsite, round-and-go model with remote documentation
- Provide psychological assessments, diagnoses, and individual psychotherapy
- Treat depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment disorder, grief and loss plus life transitions
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams across care settings
- Coverage area includes El Paso, Texas
Compensation and Benefits
- Estimated compensation range of $122,884 – $145,521 annually with no cap on productivity income
- Base salary plus productivity, W2 position with full benefits (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k)
- Back-end infrastructure and clinical support provided
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Texas license as a clinical psychologist
- PhD or PsyD required
- Eligible for independent practice and billing
- Clinical psychologist new grads accepted
- Experience with older adults or post-acute care preferred
Apply today!
California Applicant Privacy Act: https://www.teamhealth.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/
Benefits
- Industry-leading onboarding training program
- Company issued iPad supporting seamless remote access for enhanced collaboration
- Developed infrastructure with extensive back office as well as local management support
- Dental, health, vision, 401k and more
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Flex time off
- Professional liability insurance
About the City
El Paso lies in far west Texas and is the 19th most populous city in the U.S. with a population of almost 650,000. Standing on the Rio Grande, El Paso is across the U.S./Mexico border from Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, so the city is loaded with history and historic places. The Franklin Mountains extend into El Paso from the north and nearly divide the city into two sections: the west side forming the beginnings of the Mesilla Valley and the east side expanding into the desert and lower valley. At an elevation of 3,800 feet above sea level, with the highest peak in the city being North Franklin Mountain at 7,192 feet above sea level. El Paso is also home to the 24,000-acre Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban park in the United States. El Paso is a thriving metropolitan city and is home to the University of Texas at El Paso, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Fort Bliss, one of the largest military complexes of the United States and neighbors Alamogordo, New Mexico, home to Holloman Air Force Base.
Job Description
Join TeamHealth, a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization since 1979 employing 35,000+ professionals nationwide and a focus on delivering high-quality behavioral health care to older adults without the administrative responsibility of private practice. This role offers clinical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and strong organizational support in post-acute and long-term care settings (SNF/LTC/ALF/IRF).
Role Overview
- Full-time (5-days per week) within Monday – Friday
- No nights or weekends
- Flexible, onsite, round-and-go model with remote documentation
- Provide psychological assessments, diagnoses, and individual psychotherapy
- Treat depression, anxiety, trauma, adjustment disorder, grief and loss plus life transitions
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams across care settings
- Coverage area includes El Paso, Texas
Compensation and Benefits
- Estimated compensation range of $122,884 – $145,521 annually with no cap on productivity income
- Base salary plus productivity, W2 position with full benefits (medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k)
- Back-end infrastructure and clinical support provided
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Texas license as a clinical psychologist
- PhD or PsyD required
- Eligible for independent practice and billing
- Clinical psychologist new grads accepted
- Experience with older adults or post-acute care preferred
Apply today!
California Applicant Privacy Act: https://www.teamhealth.com/california-applicant-privacy-notice/
Benefits
- Industry-leading onboarding training program
- Company issued iPad supporting seamless remote access for enhanced collaboration
- Developed infrastructure with extensive back office as well as local management support
- Dental, health, vision, 401k and more
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Flex time off
- Professional liability insurance
About the City
El Paso lies in far west Texas and is the 19th most populous city in the U.S. with a population of almost 650,000. Standing on the Rio Grande, El Paso is across the U.S./Mexico border from Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico, so the city is loaded with history and historic places. The Franklin Mountains extend into El Paso from the north and nearly divide the city into two sections: the west side forming the beginnings of the Mesilla Valley and the east side expanding into the desert and lower valley. At an elevation of 3,800 feet above sea level, with the highest peak in the city being North Franklin Mountain at 7,192 feet above sea level. El Paso is also home to the 24,000-acre Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban park in the United States. El Paso is a thriving metropolitan city and is home to the University of Texas at El Paso, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Fort Bliss, one of the largest military complexes of the United States and neighbors Alamogordo, New Mexico, home to Holloman Air Force Base.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Licensed Mental Health Professional
Verify your credentials meet TN requirements
TN visa classification for mental health professionals requires a master's degree or higher in counseling, psychology, social work, or a related field. A bachelor's degree alone won't qualify, even with years of clinical experience and licensure.
Gather state licensure documentation early
U.S. employers frequently request proof of your Canadian or Mexican professional license alongside your degree. Prepare notarized transcripts and credential evaluations before applying, since gaps here stall offer letters and slow the TN filing.
Target employers with active clinical supervision structures
Community mental health centers, hospital systems, and federally qualified health centers frequently sponsor work visas and have experience with visa sponsorship processes. Smaller private practices often lack the HR infrastructure to manage visa sponsorship paperwork and legal requirements.
Search for verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Licensed Mental Health Professional jobs by employers with recent visa filings. This surfaces employers experienced with visa sponsorship, saving you from pitching to employers unfamiliar with work visa processes.
Clarify the employment structure before signing
TN status requires a traditional employer-employee relationship. Contract, per-diem, or independent arrangements don't satisfy USCIS requirements. Confirm your offer letter specifies full-time or part-time salaried employment before presenting your application at the port of entry or U.S. consulate.
Prepare a precise support letter covering scope of practice
Your employer's TN support letter must describe your duties in clinical terms, not just job titles. CBP officers evaluating mental health roles scrutinize whether the described tasks align with a specialty occupation requiring graduate-level training.
Licensed Mental Health Professional TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Licensed Mental Health Professional role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, provided the position requires a master's degree or higher in a mental health discipline such as counseling, clinical psychology, or social work. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree or that are primarily administrative rather than clinical may not satisfy the specialty occupation standard CBP applies to TN applications.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for mental health professionals?
The TN visa has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start work as soon as CBP approves your application at the port of entry. H-1B visa requires winning a lottery slot before USCIS reviews your petition, which can delay employment by a year or more. Mexican citizens face a TN cap of 5,500 per year, but TN still avoids the H-1B lottery entirely.
Can Mexican mental health professionals use the TN visa the same way Canadians can?
Not exactly. Canadian citizens apply at the border and can begin work the same day CBP approves the TN. Mexican citizens must apply at a U.S. consulate and obtain a TN visa stamp before entering, which adds consular appointment and processing time. Both nationalities need a qualifying job offer and an employer-written support letter before applying.
How do I find employers who already understand TN visa sponsorship for this role?
Search Migrate Mate for Licensed Mental Health Professional positions at employers with recent visa filings. Employers listed there have experience sponsoring work visas, which means they already understand visa sponsorship processes and won't require you to educate their HR department from scratch before an offer moves forward.
What happens if my TN status expires while I'm still employed?
You can renew TN status at a port of entry or through USCIS before your current status expires. Canadians commonly do a same-day border renewal with an updated employer support letter. You're not required to leave the U.S. permanently between TN periods, but your employer must prepare the renewal documentation before your authorized stay ends.