Psychiatric Technician Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Psychiatric Technician jobs attract visa sponsorship from psychiatric hospitals, state-run facilities, and residential treatment centers that file H-1B visa or EB-3 petitions for qualified candidates. Most roles require a relevant degree or certification, and employers in underserved mental health settings often have stronger sponsorship track records than general acute-care hospitals.
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Full time
Shift:
Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)
Facility:
1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke
Requisition Number:
R163508 Psychiatric Technician - 7Mtn (Open)
How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:
Sign on Bonus Eligible: $5,000 per applicable guidelines (external hires only)
Hours: three 12 hour shifts, rotating weekends
The Psychiatric Technician assists with ensuring the safety of adults and children with mental illness on acute psychiatric hospital unit. Responsibilities include: delivery of patient care, providing assistance with activities of daily living, provides secretarial support, leads goals/wrap up groups, and direct/lead code secures activities. Actively participates with all unit activities providing support as indicated. Functions as a team member, reporting appropriate observations, information, while maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu.
The Psychiatric Technician
- Assists with observing the patients and reporting any unusual circumstances to licensed nurse.
- Organizes, prioritizes and provides nursing care in accordance with unit standards.
- Completes the admission/discharge process and documentation according to unit standards in chart/EMR.
- Admissions are greeted, made comfortable, oriented to unit routines and safety precautions within 15 minutes of arrival on the unit.
- Call lights and telephones are answered promptly and basic patient needs are met, whether assigned patient or not.
- Patient safety rounds are conducted every 15 minutes or according to unit policy.
- Performs activities of daily living and assists with meeting nutritional needs of patients.
- Provides patient treatments as delegated such as EKGs, Blood Glucose testing, I&O, enemas, etc.
- Is a patient advocate, protector of patients rights and provider of psychological/social/cultural support. Treats patients with respect and dignity. Calls patient by name, provides privacy, etc. Uses system resources to meet patients cultural and disability needs.
- Provides patients and their families with appropriate information and care in a timely manner.
- Organizes and leads daily goals/wrap up groups. Reports to licensed nurse any issues or concerns by patients verbalized or written in groups.
- Requires ability to function with minimal supervision, recognizing the need for direction and assistance in situations beyond his/her scope of capabilities. Must be able to manage patients with potential for aggressive or combative behavior toward themselves or others. Assist nursing staff with escalating patients. Possess strong communication skills to cope with escalating situations. Leads and directs code secure activities with staff and security. Functions well in crisis situations to ensure safety and well-being of patients, visitors and staff.
- Participates in Quality Management activities. Contributes to Carilion Clinic performance improvement activities. All activities related to performance improvement are completed as requested by the CTL or director. Participates in performance activities and identifies opportunities for improvement in a timely manner.
- Actively participates in cost containment measures at the unit level.
- Supplies used are appropriately charged for at the time of use.
- Discontinued equipment is removed from patient’s room, cleaned and returned to the proper storage area.
- Equipment and supplies are utilized in a respectful and cost effective manner according to policy and procedures.
- Contributes to the maintenance of a safe, orderly, and professional environment.
- Identifies safety hazards and corrects them and/or reports them to appropriate resource.
- Selects proper equipment, assures proper operating conditions and uses according to policies and procedures or manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Performs clerical duties under supervision of license nursing staff.
What We Require:
Education: High school graduate or GED required.
Experience: N/A
Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: De-escalation training must be successfully completed within 4 months of hire and then maintained going forward. Must be able to obtain AHA BLS-HCP. Valid Virginia State Drivers license required in the NRV to transport patients.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Requires experience with or the ability for managing patients with explosive potential and/or escalating situations. Requires ability to function with minimum supervision, recognizing the need for direction and assistance in situations beyond his/her scope of capabilities. Requires ability to learn and participate as a team member. Requires clinical skills to work with child, adolescent and adult population understanding their growth and development.
This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Compensation Range:
$17.39 - $24.35
Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.
Recruiter:
TAMIKA RICKMAN
Recruiter Email:
tdrickman@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies
Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic
Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.
When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
Employment Status:
Full time
Shift:
Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)
Facility:
1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke
Requisition Number:
R163508 Psychiatric Technician - 7Mtn (Open)
How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:
Sign on Bonus Eligible: $5,000 per applicable guidelines (external hires only)
Hours: three 12 hour shifts, rotating weekends
The Psychiatric Technician assists with ensuring the safety of adults and children with mental illness on acute psychiatric hospital unit. Responsibilities include: delivery of patient care, providing assistance with activities of daily living, provides secretarial support, leads goals/wrap up groups, and direct/lead code secures activities. Actively participates with all unit activities providing support as indicated. Functions as a team member, reporting appropriate observations, information, while maintaining a safe therapeutic milieu.
The Psychiatric Technician
- Assists with observing the patients and reporting any unusual circumstances to licensed nurse.
- Organizes, prioritizes and provides nursing care in accordance with unit standards.
- Completes the admission/discharge process and documentation according to unit standards in chart/EMR.
- Admissions are greeted, made comfortable, oriented to unit routines and safety precautions within 15 minutes of arrival on the unit.
- Call lights and telephones are answered promptly and basic patient needs are met, whether assigned patient or not.
- Patient safety rounds are conducted every 15 minutes or according to unit policy.
- Performs activities of daily living and assists with meeting nutritional needs of patients.
- Provides patient treatments as delegated such as EKGs, Blood Glucose testing, I&O, enemas, etc.
- Is a patient advocate, protector of patients rights and provider of psychological/social/cultural support. Treats patients with respect and dignity. Calls patient by name, provides privacy, etc. Uses system resources to meet patients cultural and disability needs.
- Provides patients and their families with appropriate information and care in a timely manner.
- Organizes and leads daily goals/wrap up groups. Reports to licensed nurse any issues or concerns by patients verbalized or written in groups.
- Requires ability to function with minimal supervision, recognizing the need for direction and assistance in situations beyond his/her scope of capabilities. Must be able to manage patients with potential for aggressive or combative behavior toward themselves or others. Assist nursing staff with escalating patients. Possess strong communication skills to cope with escalating situations. Leads and directs code secure activities with staff and security. Functions well in crisis situations to ensure safety and well-being of patients, visitors and staff.
- Participates in Quality Management activities. Contributes to Carilion Clinic performance improvement activities. All activities related to performance improvement are completed as requested by the CTL or director. Participates in performance activities and identifies opportunities for improvement in a timely manner.
- Actively participates in cost containment measures at the unit level.
- Supplies used are appropriately charged for at the time of use.
- Discontinued equipment is removed from patient’s room, cleaned and returned to the proper storage area.
- Equipment and supplies are utilized in a respectful and cost effective manner according to policy and procedures.
- Contributes to the maintenance of a safe, orderly, and professional environment.
- Identifies safety hazards and corrects them and/or reports them to appropriate resource.
- Selects proper equipment, assures proper operating conditions and uses according to policies and procedures or manufacturer’s recommendations.
- Performs clerical duties under supervision of license nursing staff.
What We Require:
Education: High school graduate or GED required.
Experience: N/A
Licensure, Certification, and/or Registration: De-escalation training must be successfully completed within 4 months of hire and then maintained going forward. Must be able to obtain AHA BLS-HCP. Valid Virginia State Drivers license required in the NRV to transport patients.
Other Minimum Qualifications: Requires experience with or the ability for managing patients with explosive potential and/or escalating situations. Requires ability to function with minimum supervision, recognizing the need for direction and assistance in situations beyond his/her scope of capabilities. Requires ability to learn and participate as a team member. Requires clinical skills to work with child, adolescent and adult population understanding their growth and development.
This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by incumbents in this role. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Compensation Range:
$17.39 - $24.35
Employee pay is based on a variety of factors, including qualifications, credentials, education, and prior work experience. The compensation range does not include benefits or pension plan.
Recruiter:
TAMIKA RICKMAN
Recruiter Email:
tdrickman@carilionclinic.org
For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.
Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies
Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic
Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.
When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
- Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
- Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
- Access to our health and wellness app, Personify Health
- Discounts on childcare
- Continued education and training
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Psychiatric Technician
Verify your credential meets specialty occupation standards
H-1B eligibility for Psychiatric Technicians hinges on whether your role requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Pull the O*NET profile for your job title and confirm the degree requirement matches your actual duties before applying.
Target state psychiatric hospitals over general hospitals
State-operated psychiatric facilities and long-term residential treatment centers sponsor foreign workers more consistently than general hospitals, because chronic staffing shortages in inpatient psychiatric units make them more willing to absorb PERM labor certification timelines and costs.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Filter Psychiatric Technician roles on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed LCA filing history. This cuts out guesswork about which facilities have actually sponsored workers and lets you focus your applications on proven sponsors.
Understand how PERM affects your EB-3 timeline
Many Psychiatric Technician sponsors file EB-3 green card petitions through PERM rather than H-1B, since the role may not meet specialty occupation criteria. DOL requires the employer to test the labor market first, which typically adds several months before USCIS even sees the petition.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Before accepting an offer, run the OFLC Wage Search for your job title, geographic area, and experience level. If the offered wage falls below the prevailing wage DOL certifies, your LCA will fail and sponsorship collapses before it starts.
Disclose your psychiatric technician certification early
Some states require a specific Psychiatric Technician license or certification tied to that state's board, not just a general healthcare credential. Disclose your current licensure status to the employer during initial screening so they can assess whether a state-specific credential transfer is part of your sponsorship timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What visa types are available for Psychiatric Technician sponsorship?
Psychiatric Technicians most commonly get sponsored through the EB-3 green card category, which covers skilled workers and doesn't require a bachelor's degree if you have two or more years of experience. H-1B sponsorship is possible but only if the specific role requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field, which can be difficult to establish for technician-level positions. USCIS evaluates each petition on the actual job duties, not just the job title.
Do I need a U.S. degree to get sponsored as a Psychiatric Technician?
No, a U.S. degree isn't required. EB-3 sponsorship allows foreign degrees and even substantial work experience as a substitute for formal education in some cases. What matters is that your credentials are evaluated as equivalent to U.S. standards. Some employers require a credential evaluation from a recognized agency before they'll initiate PERM labor certification with DOL.
How long does EB-3 sponsorship take for a Psychiatric Technician?
The full EB-3 process typically takes two to four years or longer, depending on your country of birth. PERM labor certification alone can take several months, followed by USCIS processing of the I-140 immigrant petition. Workers born in India or China face priority date backlogs that can extend the wait significantly beyond the base timeline.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor Psychiatric Technician visas?
State psychiatric hospitals, Veterans Affairs facilities, and federally qualified community mental health centers sponsor more consistently than private general hospitals because they face persistent hiring shortages in inpatient and residential psychiatric settings. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA and sponsorship filing history so you can identify which facilities have an active track record of sponsoring workers in this role.
Does a Psychiatric Technician role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS requires that an H-1B specialty occupation position normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific related field. Many Psychiatric Technician postings don't meet this threshold because the role traditionally requires an associate degree or state certification rather than a bachelor's. Employers sometimes restructure the job description to meet H-1B criteria, but EB-3 sponsorship is a more reliable path for most candidates in this field.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Psychiatric Technician jobs?
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.