TN Visa Mental Health Professional Jobs
Mental Health Professional is a TN visa-eligible occupation under USMCA, open to licensed Canadian and Mexican professionals including psychologists, clinical counselors, and social workers. Employers who understand the TN category can move fast on sponsorship, with no lottery and no annual cap for Canadians.
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Weight Management Psychologist Opportunity! The Center for Digestive Health (CDH) is a priority service line at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and is seeking to fill a full-time Psychologist. The goal of CDH is to build a nationally recognized, fully-integrated, destination program for patients with digestive health concerns including bariatric/weight management, GI, colorectal, esophageal, liver, and pancreas conditions. Within CDH is the Center for Weight Management’s comprehensive weight loss program that includes medical weight loss clinics in Seattle, Edmonds, Federal Way, and Silverdale as well as three nationally-accredited bariatric surgery programs offered at St. Francis Hospital (SFH) in Federal Way, Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC) in Seattle, and St. Michael Medical Center (SMMC) in Silverdale. VMFH is seeking a dedicated behavioral health professional to join the comprehensive weight loss team in Silverdale and work collaboratively with team members across all Center for Weight Management locations. This behavioral health role is important for a weight loss center because successful, sustainable weight loss often involves more than just diet and exercise—it also requires addressing the psychological and emotional factors that influence eating behaviors, body image, and motivation. The role is critical to help weight management patients address the following:
- Emotional eating and behavior patterns
- Body image and self-esteem
- Behavior change support
- Managing setbacks and relapses
- Addressing eating disorders
This position will have a dotted line reporting to the Behavioral Health service line leadership team. The psychologist will perform patient care and attend meetings in person as well as virtually.
Job Requirements
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, with focus on health psychology and/or obesity management.
- Board certification in Obesity Management or Bariatric Counseling is advantageous.
- Must be licensed to practice psychology in the state of Washington with good moral standing to ensure effective support to patients undergoing weight loss surgery and address psychological factors affecting their health.
- Ability to see patients and attend meetings in person and virtually (% negotiable).
Where You'll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Pay Range
$116,103 - $156,955/year
Job Summary And Responsibilities
Weight Management Psychologist Opportunity! The Center for Digestive Health (CDH) is a priority service line at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and is seeking to fill a full-time Psychologist. The goal of CDH is to build a nationally recognized, fully-integrated, destination program for patients with digestive health concerns including bariatric/weight management, GI, colorectal, esophageal, liver, and pancreas conditions. Within CDH is the Center for Weight Management’s comprehensive weight loss program that includes medical weight loss clinics in Seattle, Edmonds, Federal Way, and Silverdale as well as three nationally-accredited bariatric surgery programs offered at St. Francis Hospital (SFH) in Federal Way, Virginia Mason Medical Center (VMMC) in Seattle, and St. Michael Medical Center (SMMC) in Silverdale. VMFH is seeking a dedicated behavioral health professional to join the comprehensive weight loss team in Silverdale and work collaboratively with team members across all Center for Weight Management locations. This behavioral health role is important for a weight loss center because successful, sustainable weight loss often involves more than just diet and exercise—it also requires addressing the psychological and emotional factors that influence eating behaviors, body image, and motivation. The role is critical to help weight management patients address the following:
- Emotional eating and behavior patterns
- Body image and self-esteem
- Behavior change support
- Managing setbacks and relapses
- Addressing eating disorders
This position will have a dotted line reporting to the Behavioral Health service line leadership team. The psychologist will perform patient care and attend meetings in person as well as virtually.
Job Requirements
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Psychology, with focus on health psychology and/or obesity management.
- Board certification in Obesity Management or Bariatric Counseling is advantageous.
- Must be licensed to practice psychology in the state of Washington with good moral standing to ensure effective support to patients undergoing weight loss surgery and address psychological factors affecting their health.
- Ability to see patients and attend meetings in person and virtually (% negotiable).
Where You'll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area. Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth. Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care. We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Pay Range
$116,103 - $156,955/year
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Verify your credential meets TN requirements
TN visa eligibility for Mental Health Professionals hinges on licensure and degree level. Confirm your provincial or Mexican license maps to a qualifying U.S. mental health credential before applying, since officers scrutinize credential-to-role alignment closely.
Target healthcare systems experienced with visa sponsorship
Large hospital networks, federally qualified health centers, and VA-contracted behavioral health organizations have recent visa filings and experience with work visa sponsorship. Prioritize employers already familiar with visa sponsorship processes to avoid delays caused by internal legal teams encountering international hiring for the first time.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Searching broadly wastes time when most employers lack visa sponsorship experience. Migrate Mate filters Mental Health Professional roles by employer visa filing activity, letting you focus on companies already experienced with work visa processes and likely equipped to handle TN sponsorship smoothly.
Frame your offer letter around USMCA language
Your employer's offer letter must describe the role in terms that mirror USMCA's Mental Health Professional definition. A letter that says 'counseling services' without specifying clinical scope gives CBP officers reason to question eligibility at the port of entry.
Understand how Mexican TN limits affect your timeline
Mexican citizens face an annual TN allocation cap, unlike Canadians who can apply at the border. If you're Mexican, your employer needs to file through USCIS, which adds processing time you should factor into your start date negotiation.
Get licensed in the state where you'll work before your interview
CBP officers regularly ask about state licensure for Mental Health Professionals. Arriving at the port of entry with a conditional or pending state license creates unnecessary ambiguity. Secure full licensure or a reciprocity agreement in your destination state first.
Mental Health Professional TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Mental Health Professional category cover licensed clinical social workers and counselors, or only psychologists?
The TN Mental Health Professional category covers a range of licensed practitioners, including psychologists, clinical social workers, and professional counselors, provided they hold the required degree and licensure. The key is that your specific title and duties must align with what USMCA defines as a Mental Health Professional. Roles that blend administrative or case management work with clinical duties can face closer scrutiny at the border.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Mental Health Professionals compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, which means a qualifying offer can lead to a border approval in a single day. H-1B visa requires entering a randomized lottery with only a fraction of registrants selected each cycle. For Mental Health Professionals with a Canadian or Mexican passport, TN is a faster and more predictable path, assuming the role and credentials meet USMCA's specialty occupation definition.
Where can I find Mental Health Professional jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers and lets you search Mental Health Professional roles filtered by sponsorship history. Most general job platforms don't surface TN-specific sponsorship data, which means you can spend significant time applying to employers who have never navigated the TN process. Filtering upfront by verified sponsorship history makes your search far more efficient.
Can I switch employers on a TN visa if I find a better mental health role mid-status?
Yes, but you can't begin working for the new employer until your new TN is approved. Canadians can apply at a port of entry for a same-day approval. Mexican nationals must wait for USCIS to process the new petition before starting. Plan your transition around this gap, and make sure the new offer letter clearly reflects your clinical role and USMCA-aligned job duties.
Do teletherapy or remote mental health roles qualify for TN sponsorship?
Remote roles can qualify, but CBP officers typically expect the employer to be a U.S.-based entity with a verifiable place of business. Fully remote arrangements where the employer has no U.S. office footprint can complicate the employment relationship requirement. If you're targeting telehealth employers, confirm they've successfully sponsored TN applicants before and that the offer letter establishes a clear U.S. employment relationship.