Psychiatric Nurse Visa Sponsorship Jobs in New York
New York's psychiatric nurse hiring spans major health systems like NYC Health + Hospitals, Northwell Health, and NewYork-Presbyterian, alongside state-run psychiatric centers across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Hudson Valley. International nurses with psychiatric specializations find consistent demand here, driven by ongoing mental health workforce shortages across both inpatient and community settings.
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Central New York Psychiatric Center has immediate job opportunities for Register Nurses (RN), previous psychiatric experience is not required. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply. Nurses are vital members of a multi-disciplinary treatment team focused on providing compassionate care through patient-centered and recovery-focused mental health services to individuals with serious mental illness including:
- Coordinating and providing nursing care
- Conducting nursing assessments
- Preparing, implementing, and modifying nursing care plans
- Providing health teaching, counseling, and education to individuals and families
- Implementing infection control protocols and procedures
- Observing and recording individuals' symptoms and care; reporting responses to medications or changes in health
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric if they have a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State. OR Candidates within State Service can be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments
All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
- NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Access to tuition assistance programs
- Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
- Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
- NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required. Additional Comments: Posted hiring rate includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 18 ($69,964), an Increase Hiring Rate ($9,612), Geographic Pay Differential ($20,000) and the posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($88,970) and Geographic Pay Differential ($20,000). Additional compensation may apply based on shift assignment. 7% shift differential for evening shift. 10% shift differential for night shift.
This position is at Central New York Psychiatric Center's Clinton Satellite unit located on the grounds of Clinton Correction Facility in Clinton County.
Notes:
- If you fail to maintain your license and/or registration once you are appointed, action will be taken to remove you from the position.
- In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
- If appointed you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.
Duties Description
Central New York Psychiatric Center has immediate job opportunities for Register Nurses (RN), previous psychiatric experience is not required. Candidates from outside or within State Service can apply. Nurses are vital members of a multi-disciplinary treatment team focused on providing compassionate care through patient-centered and recovery-focused mental health services to individuals with serious mental illness including:
- Coordinating and providing nursing care
- Conducting nursing assessments
- Preparing, implementing, and modifying nursing care plans
- Providing health teaching, counseling, and education to individuals and families
- Implementing infection control protocols and procedures
- Observing and recording individuals' symptoms and care; reporting responses to medications or changes in health
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates from outside or within State Service can be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement – Statewide (NY HELPS) program as a Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric if they have a license and current registration as a registered professional nurse in New York State. OR Candidates within State Service can be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Additional Comments
All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
- NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Access to tuition assistance programs
- Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
- Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
- NYS Retirement programs
Background checks will be required. Additional Comments: Posted hiring rate includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for PS&T Grade 18 ($69,964), an Increase Hiring Rate ($9,612), Geographic Pay Differential ($20,000) and the posted job rate is the sum of the statutory job rate ($88,970) and Geographic Pay Differential ($20,000). Additional compensation may apply based on shift assignment. 7% shift differential for evening shift. 10% shift differential for night shift.
This position is at Central New York Psychiatric Center's Clinton Satellite unit located on the grounds of Clinton Correction Facility in Clinton County.
Notes:
- If you fail to maintain your license and/or registration once you are appointed, action will be taken to remove you from the position.
- In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
- If appointed you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.
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Which companies sponsor visas for psychiatric nurses in New York?
New York's largest health systems are the most active sponsors for psychiatric nurse roles. NYC Health + Hospitals, Northwell Health, NewYork-Presbyterian, Montefiore Medical Center, and the New York State Office of Mental Health all have established international hiring processes. State-operated psychiatric centers, including Creedmoor and Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, also recruit internationally and have experience navigating sponsorship for nursing staff.
Which visa types are most common for psychiatric nurse roles in New York?
The EB-3 immigrant visa is the most common pathway for internationally trained psychiatric nurses, typically sponsored by employers through the PERM labor certification process. The H-1B visa is less commonly used for nursing roles because most staff nurse positions don't meet the specialty occupation threshold. Some nurses enter on TN visas (Canadian and Mexican citizens), and VisaScreen certification from CGFNS is required regardless of the visa category.
Which cities in New York have the most psychiatric nurse sponsorship jobs?
New York City accounts for the largest share of psychiatric nurse openings, with strong concentrations in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Brooklyn across both hospital systems and outpatient clinics. Buffalo and Rochester have demand through large regional health systems like Kaleida Health and Rochester Regional Health. The Hudson Valley and Long Island also have ongoing needs through state psychiatric facilities and community mental health organizations.
How to find psychiatric nurse visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by visa sponsorship, so you can search psychiatric nurse roles in New York without sorting through positions that don't offer immigration support. The platform surfaces openings from major health systems and state facilities that have a track record of sponsoring international nurses. Filtering by New York state narrows results to employers actively hiring in this market.
Are there state-specific requirements psychiatric nurses should know before pursuing sponsorship in New York?
New York requires a state RN license, and international nurses must have their credentials evaluated before applying. The VisaScreen certificate from CGFNS is a federal requirement for most immigrant visa categories in nursing. New York State psychiatric facilities may require additional certifications such as CPR and crisis intervention training. Employers sponsoring through EB-3 must complete a PERM prevailing wage determination specific to the job location within New York.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored psychiatric nurse jobs in New York?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.