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Mental Health professionals, including psychologists and counselors, qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA when the role requires a relevant graduate-level degree. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry or by mail; Mexican citizens require a U.S. consulate appointment. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians.
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Jefferson College of Nursing is seeking qualified applicants with experience in psych mental health nursing to join our team. This full-time, 12-month faculty position is part of the Undergraduate Program, based at our Lehigh Valley Campus in Center Valley, PA. The primary responsibility of this role is to uphold academic integrity through the planning, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and student learning experiences across classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical settings.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Interested applicants must possess visionary, creative leadership skills to provide implementation of nursing curriculum within the undergraduate program. Responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with faculty for course planning/projections
- Identifying needed resources
- Overseeing selection of clinical preceptors and clinical sites
- Overseeing student clinical placement and progression
Faculty members collaborate with Chair of Programs, Associate Deans, Dean, and support services to achieve program outcomes.
As a faculty member, the applicant must have enthusiasm for teaching future nurses in the classroom and clinical settings. Faculty members serve as advisors and mentors for students and participate in college meetings and committees. Current practice, scholarship, and service to the community are desired. Strong communication and relationship building skills are essential.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Position Requirements:
- Master’s degree in nursing required. Doctoral degree preferred. Candidates who do not have a doctoral degree must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program
- Eligible/current for licensure to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Psych mental health experience required
- Previous teaching experience preferred
- Knowledge and skills related to innovative teaching methodologies, curriculum development, evaluation, and supporting students in their journey to become advanced practice nurses or willingness to plan for acquisition of these skills
- Utilize contemporary and innovative teaching methodologies in classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical settings
- Serve on College committee(s) as assigned and participate in College and University activities throughout the year
- Demonstrate evidence of ongoing clinical competency and participate in professional activities related to area of clinical expertise
- Participate in scholarly activities, apart from personal academic pursuits
- Participates in recruitment activities of the College and University
Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Enterprise. This is a salaried position with a generous benefit and retirement program. Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience.
LOCATION
Primary Location Address: 3900 Sierra Circle, Center Valley, Pennsylvania, United States of America
WORK SHIFT
Workday Day (United States of America)
WORKER SUB TYPE
Regular
EMPLOYEE ENTITY
Thomas Jefferson University
BENEFITS
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
INTRODUCTION
Jefferson College of Nursing is seeking qualified applicants with experience in psych mental health nursing to join our team. This full-time, 12-month faculty position is part of the Undergraduate Program, based at our Lehigh Valley Campus in Center Valley, PA. The primary responsibility of this role is to uphold academic integrity through the planning, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and student learning experiences across classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical settings.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Interested applicants must possess visionary, creative leadership skills to provide implementation of nursing curriculum within the undergraduate program. Responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with faculty for course planning/projections
- Identifying needed resources
- Overseeing selection of clinical preceptors and clinical sites
- Overseeing student clinical placement and progression
Faculty members collaborate with Chair of Programs, Associate Deans, Dean, and support services to achieve program outcomes.
As a faculty member, the applicant must have enthusiasm for teaching future nurses in the classroom and clinical settings. Faculty members serve as advisors and mentors for students and participate in college meetings and committees. Current practice, scholarship, and service to the community are desired. Strong communication and relationship building skills are essential.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Position Requirements:
- Master’s degree in nursing required. Doctoral degree preferred. Candidates who do not have a doctoral degree must be currently enrolled in a doctoral program
- Eligible/current for licensure to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Psych mental health experience required
- Previous teaching experience preferred
- Knowledge and skills related to innovative teaching methodologies, curriculum development, evaluation, and supporting students in their journey to become advanced practice nurses or willingness to plan for acquisition of these skills
- Utilize contemporary and innovative teaching methodologies in classroom, laboratory/simulation, and clinical settings
- Serve on College committee(s) as assigned and participate in College and University activities throughout the year
- Demonstrate evidence of ongoing clinical competency and participate in professional activities related to area of clinical expertise
- Participate in scholarly activities, apart from personal academic pursuits
- Participates in recruitment activities of the College and University
Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the core values of the Enterprise. This is a salaried position with a generous benefit and retirement program. Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience.
LOCATION
Primary Location Address: 3900 Sierra Circle, Center Valley, Pennsylvania, United States of America
WORK SHIFT
Workday Day (United States of America)
WORKER SUB TYPE
Regular
EMPLOYEE ENTITY
Thomas Jefferson University
BENEFITS
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Mental Health
Verify your credential matches the TN category
TN visa status for Mental Health roles requires a degree in psychology, counseling, or a closely related field. A general social work degree may not satisfy CBP's specialty occupation standard for your specific job title, so confirm the match before applying.
Target employers with active state licensure support
Many mental health positions require state licensure before you can practice independently. Prioritize employers who explicitly sponsor licensure applications alongside your TN filing, since an unlicensed offer letter weakens your petition at the border.
Search TN-sponsored mental health roles on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Mental Health jobs by TN visa sponsorship so you avoid roles where the employer hasn't yet navigated the process. Start there to build your shortlist before reaching out to hiring managers directly.
Request a TN support letter before your border appointment
CBP adjudicates TN petitions at the port of entry for Canadians. Your employer's support letter must specify your job title, duties, and the USMCA category your role falls under. Vague letters are the leading cause of same-day refusals.
Understand Mexican nationals face a separate consular process
Unlike Canadians, Mexican citizens must schedule a visa interview at a U.S. consulate and cannot self-petition at the border. Book your appointment well in advance, since consulate wait times vary significantly by location and season.
Carry documentation of supervised clinical hours
CBP officers reviewing Mental Health TN applications often ask for evidence of post-degree supervised practice. Bring a letter from a licensed supervisor or your state licensing board confirming completed clinical hours to support the specialty occupation determination.
Mental Health TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Mental Health professionals qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes. Psychologists holding a doctoral degree qualify under the TN psychologist category. Licensed counselors and therapists may qualify under related categories depending on their degree level and job duties. CBP makes the final determination at the time of application, so your employer's support letter must clearly map your credentials to the correct USMCA professional category.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Mental Health roles?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, which means you can apply any time of year and receive a decision the same day at the port of entry. H-1B visa requires surviving a random lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate. The trade-off is that TN is nonimmigrant by design and cannot be used as a direct pathway to a green card the way H-1B can.
Where can I find Mental Health jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals navigating TN visa sponsorship. You can filter Mental Health roles by TN eligibility, which removes the guesswork of contacting employers who have no experience with the process. Most general job boards don't filter by visa category, so you end up spending time on roles that won't move forward.
Can I switch employers while on a TN visa in a Mental Health role?
Yes, but your new employer must file a new TN petition before you begin work. TN status is employer-specific, so you cannot carry it from one organization to another. Canadians can process the new TN at a port of entry; Mexican nationals must return to a U.S. consulate. There is no formal transfer process, and working for the new employer before approval is a status violation.
Does state licensure affect my TN visa eligibility as a Mental Health professional?
State licensure is separate from TN eligibility, but it affects what roles you can actually perform once you arrive. CBP approves TN based on your degree and the job offer, not your license status. Some employers will only extend offers to applicants who are already licensed or license-eligible in their state, so confirming your credentials qualify for reciprocal licensure in the target state is a practical step before you apply.