TN Visa Psychology Jobs
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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Responsible for social work practice under the supervision of a licensed independent clinical social worker, providing psychiatric and/or psychosocial assessments to children and adolescents who present in the Emergency Room and/or Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. Provides, under supervision, evaluation and assessment using DSM V criteria to determine risk and need for hospitalization and/or case disposition. Provides collaborative consultation to meet diagnostic and treatment needs. Obtains medical consultation from the psychiatrist on call to determine case disposition.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Master's Degree in Social Work (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to relate to diverse patient populations.
- Time and attendance are vital for this position.
Required Licenses and Certifications
- A minimum Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) (Required)
- LCSW or LICSW (Preferred)
Functional Accountabilities
Diagnostic Assessment
- Able to evaluate patient status including assessing for suicidality/homicidality in conjunction with attending physician.
- Completes social histories and psychosocial assessments for the medical record, on an ongoing basis.
- Able to appropriately triage patient to correct services.
- Able to display competency when interviewing family members for the purpose of assessment and developing an intervention plan.
Multidisciplinary Interventions
- Educates staff about psychosocial issues impacting patient.
- Participates in daily rounds for the purposes of treatment planning and discharge.
- Is a liaison with CFSA social worker to determine additional needs of the children and families and plan for discharge.
- Plans with the treatment team and utilization management staff the most appropriate discharge plan.
Family Therapy
- Utilizes a theoretical framework for the focus of the family intervention.
- Able to encourage positive communication among family members.
- Recognizes progress and obstacles towards treatment goals and appropriately intervenes.
Documentation
- Completes required documents of the assessment in a clear, concise, and timely manner.
Linkage Services /Case Management
- Knowledgeable about community resources/placements for children and families to assist in the attainment of treatment goals.
- Communicate with outside agencies on the behalf of the patient to ensure continuity of care and treatment progress.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
- Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.
Teamwork/Communication
- Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
- Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
- Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
- Contribute to a positive work environment.
- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
- Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
- Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
- Use resources efficiently.
- Search for less costly ways of doing things.
Safety
- Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
- Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
- Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation.
- Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
- Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers.
- Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.
Primary Location: District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010
Job: Non-Clinical Professional
Organization: Ctr Neuroscience & Behav Med
Position Status: R (Regular) - O - PRN
Shift: Evening
Work Schedule: 6pm-12:30am M-F; 5 shifts per month
Job Posting: Jun 10, 2026, 9:15:55 AM
Full-Time Salary Range: 64188.8 - 106995.2
Description
Responsible for social work practice under the supervision of a licensed independent clinical social worker, providing psychiatric and/or psychosocial assessments to children and adolescents who present in the Emergency Room and/or Inpatient Psychiatry Unit. Provides, under supervision, evaluation and assessment using DSM V criteria to determine risk and need for hospitalization and/or case disposition. Provides collaborative consultation to meet diagnostic and treatment needs. Obtains medical consultation from the psychiatrist on call to determine case disposition.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
Master's Degree in Social Work (Required)
Required Skills/Knowledge
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to relate to diverse patient populations.
- Time and attendance are vital for this position.
Required Licenses and Certifications
- A minimum Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) (Required)
- LCSW or LICSW (Preferred)
Functional Accountabilities
Diagnostic Assessment
- Able to evaluate patient status including assessing for suicidality/homicidality in conjunction with attending physician.
- Completes social histories and psychosocial assessments for the medical record, on an ongoing basis.
- Able to appropriately triage patient to correct services.
- Able to display competency when interviewing family members for the purpose of assessment and developing an intervention plan.
Multidisciplinary Interventions
- Educates staff about psychosocial issues impacting patient.
- Participates in daily rounds for the purposes of treatment planning and discharge.
- Is a liaison with CFSA social worker to determine additional needs of the children and families and plan for discharge.
- Plans with the treatment team and utilization management staff the most appropriate discharge plan.
Family Therapy
- Utilizes a theoretical framework for the focus of the family intervention.
- Able to encourage positive communication among family members.
- Recognizes progress and obstacles towards treatment goals and appropriately intervenes.
Documentation
- Completes required documents of the assessment in a clear, concise, and timely manner.
Linkage Services /Case Management
- Knowledgeable about community resources/placements for children and families to assist in the attainment of treatment goals.
- Communicate with outside agencies on the behalf of the patient to ensure continuity of care and treatment progress.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
- Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met.
Teamwork/Communication
- Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
- Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
- Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions.
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
- Contribute to a positive work environment.
- Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
- Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes.
- Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment.
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
- Use resources efficiently.
- Search for less costly ways of doing things.
Safety
- Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.
- Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation.
- Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation.
- Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.
- Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers.
- Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.
Primary Location: District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations: CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010
Job: Non-Clinical Professional
Organization: Ctr Neuroscience & Behav Med
Position Status: R (Regular) - O - PRN
Shift: Evening
Work Schedule: 6pm-12:30am M-F; 5 shifts per month
Job Posting: Jun 10, 2026, 9:15:55 AM
Full-Time Salary Range: 64188.8 - 106995.2
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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.