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Psychology roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA when the position requires a master's or doctoral degree in psychology. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or port of entry with no cap; Mexican citizens require a visa stamp from a U.S. consulate. Licensure requirements vary by state and employer.
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Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Category Student/Intern/Trainee
Date posted 10/23/2026
Description
The Reproductive Psychology Program team is looking for a Psychology Fellow to join their team:
Under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, the Psychology Fellow evaluates and treats patients in accordance with the prescription of the physician. The Psych Fellow provides assessment and psychotherapeutic support to the patient and caregiver(s) as well as consultation with the Maternal Fetal Medicine and Ob/Gyn teams. The Fellow provides patient care consistent with Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics; the Plan for the Provision of Care to Patients, the Plan for Corporate Compliance, the Performance Improvement Plan and Patient Education Plan. The Fellow assists in the continuous quality improvement process and in the education and training of pre-doctoral trainees, as applicable, and, as part of professional development, assists in divisional growth and cohesiveness to ensure a high quality of patient care. Provides care maintaining safety of the environment, utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity and attention to special populations, including patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical disabilities.
The Fellowship Program is designed to provide the Fellow with one or two years of post-graduate advanced training, which includes training with an emphasis in clinical practice & professional development, with the possibility of additional experience with research, operational/administrative duties or program development. The Fellow ensures completion of required didactic, clinical and mentored hours, based upon the setting's needs and the requirements of the program.
What are the Primary Duties and Responsibilities?
- Performs evaluations appropriate to established procedures. Ensures there is a referral/order for all evaluations and may use relevant test and standardized measures congruent to best practice. Develops a comprehensive plan of care that is supported by evaluation findings and prognosticates patient outcomes/progress, integrating all relevant factors into case conceptualization. Manages the clinical care of the patient and coordinates with others to ensure the patient receives the health care services needed. Completes all required documentation in an accurate and thorough manner within the expected timeframes.
- Utilizes treatment intervention and strategies within the scope of practice and supported by established plan of care and integration of evidence-based practice to maximize patient outcomes tailored to specific patient populations.
- Provides patient education appropriate for patient population.
- Identifies safety concerns regarding patient population and institutes appropriate measures to provide a safe environment, including protection of self and others. Reviews identified risks and benefits of therapy and obtains consent from patient and/or caregiver.
- Identifies and facilitates patient discharge needs including documentation, communication with care team, and recommendation for follow-up services.
- Provides individualized, patient-centered care with respect to personal, cultural, spiritual beliefs and preferences; age-related cognitive and psychosocial needs; social support needs; gender, sexual orientation, and economic background.
- Contributes ideas and suggestions to continuously improve processes, procedures, methods and productivity, and utilizes quality principles for continuous performance improvement.
- Participates in continuous learning and professional development and documents evidence.
- Participates in activities that promote professional identity within the clinical environment, the Cedars-Sinai environment and the community at large.
- Completes all program requirements, including didactic, mentorship, research or operational project requirements and documentation of activities.
Department-Specific Duties:
- Performs psycho-diagnostic evaluations and individual and group psychotherapy.
- Demonstrate an understanding of patient needs with devising and implementing treatment. Determine and establish realistic goals for psychotherapy.
- Attend program development for patients treated or evaluated.
- Research and monitor clinical and quality improvement project development.
- May lead or train staff research associates and research interns, as applicable.
Qualifications
Education, License/Certification & Experience Requirements:
- Master's Degree from an accredited Psychology program required
- Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD or PhD) required
- American Health Associate Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire
- Completion of an APA Approved Internship required. Must be competent by virtue of training and/or experience to perform evaluations, design and implement treatment plans and provide education in a manner appropriate to the age of the patient.
- Practicum/Externship experience in primary care or behavioral medicine – ideally with training in PMADs and/or a Perinatal Mental Health – e.g. Certificate (PMH-C) preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in adult individual & group psychotherapy – CBT preferred.
- Proven experience in administering findings of current empirical studies into clinical curriculum desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills is a must.
Additional Role Details: This is a one-year fixed term position. Candidates must be available to start no later than August 2027. Hybrid (4 days on-site, 1 day remote).
About us
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
About the Team
Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 915 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 4,700+ nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.
Req ID 21323
Working Title 2027-2028 Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow - Obstetrics & Gynecology - Reproductive Psychology Program - Full-time, Hybrid
Department OBGYN Professional Svcs
Business Entity Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Category Student/Intern/Trainee
Specialty Trainee
Overtime Status EXEMPT
Primary Shift Day
Shift Duration 8 hour
Base Pay $49,920 - $104,000
ID 21323
Location Los Angeles, California, United States
Category Student/Intern/Trainee
Date posted 10/23/2026
Description
The Reproductive Psychology Program team is looking for a Psychology Fellow to join their team:
Under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, the Psychology Fellow evaluates and treats patients in accordance with the prescription of the physician. The Psych Fellow provides assessment and psychotherapeutic support to the patient and caregiver(s) as well as consultation with the Maternal Fetal Medicine and Ob/Gyn teams. The Fellow provides patient care consistent with Scope of Practice Standards and Code of Ethics; the Plan for the Provision of Care to Patients, the Plan for Corporate Compliance, the Performance Improvement Plan and Patient Education Plan. The Fellow assists in the continuous quality improvement process and in the education and training of pre-doctoral trainees, as applicable, and, as part of professional development, assists in divisional growth and cohesiveness to ensure a high quality of patient care. Provides care maintaining safety of the environment, utilizing appropriate communication with sensitivity and attention to special populations, including patients with diverse cultural backgrounds, age, developmental issues and physical disabilities.
The Fellowship Program is designed to provide the Fellow with one or two years of post-graduate advanced training, which includes training with an emphasis in clinical practice & professional development, with the possibility of additional experience with research, operational/administrative duties or program development. The Fellow ensures completion of required didactic, clinical and mentored hours, based upon the setting's needs and the requirements of the program.
What are the Primary Duties and Responsibilities?
- Performs evaluations appropriate to established procedures. Ensures there is a referral/order for all evaluations and may use relevant test and standardized measures congruent to best practice. Develops a comprehensive plan of care that is supported by evaluation findings and prognosticates patient outcomes/progress, integrating all relevant factors into case conceptualization. Manages the clinical care of the patient and coordinates with others to ensure the patient receives the health care services needed. Completes all required documentation in an accurate and thorough manner within the expected timeframes.
- Utilizes treatment intervention and strategies within the scope of practice and supported by established plan of care and integration of evidence-based practice to maximize patient outcomes tailored to specific patient populations.
- Provides patient education appropriate for patient population.
- Identifies safety concerns regarding patient population and institutes appropriate measures to provide a safe environment, including protection of self and others. Reviews identified risks and benefits of therapy and obtains consent from patient and/or caregiver.
- Identifies and facilitates patient discharge needs including documentation, communication with care team, and recommendation for follow-up services.
- Provides individualized, patient-centered care with respect to personal, cultural, spiritual beliefs and preferences; age-related cognitive and psychosocial needs; social support needs; gender, sexual orientation, and economic background.
- Contributes ideas and suggestions to continuously improve processes, procedures, methods and productivity, and utilizes quality principles for continuous performance improvement.
- Participates in continuous learning and professional development and documents evidence.
- Participates in activities that promote professional identity within the clinical environment, the Cedars-Sinai environment and the community at large.
- Completes all program requirements, including didactic, mentorship, research or operational project requirements and documentation of activities.
Department-Specific Duties:
- Performs psycho-diagnostic evaluations and individual and group psychotherapy.
- Demonstrate an understanding of patient needs with devising and implementing treatment. Determine and establish realistic goals for psychotherapy.
- Attend program development for patients treated or evaluated.
- Research and monitor clinical and quality improvement project development.
- May lead or train staff research associates and research interns, as applicable.
Qualifications
Education, License/Certification & Experience Requirements:
- Master's Degree from an accredited Psychology program required
- Doctorate of Psychology (PsyD or PhD) required
- American Health Associate Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire
- Completion of an APA Approved Internship required. Must be competent by virtue of training and/or experience to perform evaluations, design and implement treatment plans and provide education in a manner appropriate to the age of the patient.
- Practicum/Externship experience in primary care or behavioral medicine – ideally with training in PMADs and/or a Perinatal Mental Health – e.g. Certificate (PMH-C) preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in adult individual & group psychotherapy – CBT preferred.
- Proven experience in administering findings of current empirical studies into clinical curriculum desirable.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills is a must.
Additional Role Details: This is a one-year fixed term position. Candidates must be available to start no later than August 2027. Hybrid (4 days on-site, 1 day remote).
About us
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
About the Team
Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 915 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 4,700+ nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.
Req ID 21323
Working Title 2027-2028 Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellow - Obstetrics & Gynecology - Reproductive Psychology Program - Full-time, Hybrid
Department OBGYN Professional Svcs
Business Entity Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Category Student/Intern/Trainee
Specialty Trainee
Overtime Status EXEMPT
Primary Shift Day
Shift Duration 8 hour
Base Pay $49,920 - $104,000
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship in Psychology
Verify your licensure transfers across state lines
TN visa approval depends on your credentials matching the role, but U.S. employers also screen for state licensure. Check whether your Canadian or Mexican psychology license qualifies for reciprocity or endorsement in the state where the job is based before applying.
Target employers with structured credentialing pipelines
Hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and university counseling departments regularly hire foreign-trained psychologists and understand the TN process. These settings are more likely to support your licensing board applications alongside your visa sponsorship paperwork.
Get your credentials evaluated before the offer stage
USCIS requires that your degree qualify as a master's or doctorate in psychology. If your degree was completed outside the U.S. or Canada, get a credential evaluation completed in advance so you're not scrambling when an employer asks for documentation.
Clarify the supervision requirement with your hiring manager
Many psychology roles require supervised hours for full licensure, which can complicate TN status if your job title or duties shift mid-employment. Confirm that your initial TN petition reflects the actual licensed or supervised role you'll be performing from day one.
Search for TN-sponsoring employers using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter psychology job listings by employers that have TN visa sponsorship history. This cuts out the guesswork of cold-applying to roles where sponsorship is uncertain, especially for clinical and licensed psychology positions.
Prepare a role-specific support letter for border entry
Canadian citizens presenting at a port of entry need a support letter from the employer that explicitly ties the psychology position to USMCA's qualifying occupation list. A vague offer letter is one of the most common reasons TN applications are questioned at the border.
Psychology TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a psychology role actually qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, psychologist is a named occupation on the USMCA TN list. The position must require a state license and a master's or doctoral degree in psychology. Roles like counselor, therapist, or social worker often do not qualify under the psychology category, so the job title and duties in the offer letter need to match the USMCA definition precisely.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for psychologists?
The TN visa is typically faster and more predictable for Canadian psychologists because there's no lottery and no annual cap. Canadians can receive TN status at a port of entry the same day. H-1B visa requires employer sponsorship months in advance and selection through a random lottery. For Mexican psychologists, the TN still requires a consular appointment but avoids the H-1B lottery entirely.
Can I work as a licensed psychologist on a TN visa across multiple states?
Your TN petition is tied to a specific employer and role, not a specific state. You can relocate with the same employer without a new TN petition, but you'll need to obtain licensure in each new state independently. Psychology licensure portability in the U.S. is limited, so check reciprocity agreements between states before accepting a role that might involve relocation.
Where can I find psychology jobs that specifically offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search psychology job listings filtered by TN visa sponsorship, so you're only seeing employers who have already indicated willingness to sponsor. This is more efficient than applying broadly and asking about sponsorship after the fact, which often results in wasted applications at organizations without TN experience.
What documents does a Canadian psychologist need when applying for TN status at the border?
You'll need a valid Canadian passport, an employer support letter that describes the psychology role and ties it to the USMCA occupation list, proof of your master's or doctoral degree in psychology, and evidence of your state license or eligibility for licensure. USCIS does not process TN applications in advance for Canadians, so the CBP officer at the port of entry makes the determination on the spot.