Psychometrist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Psychometrist jobs can qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the role requires a bachelor's degree in psychology, education, or a related field. Employers in hospitals, school districts, and neuropsychology clinics regularly file Labor Condition Applications for this specialty. No lottery exemptions apply, but demand is steady and cap-exempt institutions do exist.
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We're Hiring: Psychometrist | OHMG Neuropsychology
Address of Practice: 32 W Gore St, Orlando, FL 32806
Department: Orlando Health Medical Group – Neuropsychology
Status: Full-Time | 40 hours per week
Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Title: Psychometrist
Preferences: Bilingual in Spanish & Behavioral Health experience highly preferred
About the Role
Responsible for the administration and scoring of a variety of cognitive and psychological tests under the supervision of a clinical psychologist or clinical neuropsychologist.
✨ All Inclusive Benefits (Start Day One)
- Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, & FREE college education programs
- Retirement savings
- Paid paternity leave & fertility benefits
- Back up elder and childcare
- Pet insurance
- PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees!
About OHMG
Orlando Health Medical Group is a comprehensive physician group serving patients from across the southeastern United States. With more than 200 practices and 1,200 physicians, Orlando Health Medical Group has a strong representation in over 55 specialties, including cardiology, vascular medicine, orthopedics, oncology, digestive health, neurology, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, general surgery, bone marrow transplant and critical care medicine, as well as more than 30 pediatric subspecialties, women’s health, primary care and the largest hospitalist program in Florida.
Orlando Health Medical Group is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.
Essential Functions
- Administers and scores psychological and neuropsychological tests.
- Makes notes of behavioral observations during the assessment.
- May be responsible for collecting demographic information from a patient, and where appropriate, entering test data or background information into a template.
- (Note: Psychometrist does not interpret, diagnose, or treat any mental or neurological illness and does not formulate or integrate any clinical material, does not engage in clinical interviewing, and does not provide feedback of results to patients or their families during or after evaluations).
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions:
- May be responsible for various clerical or administrative duties that include but are not limited to: patient scheduling, procurement of office and testing supplies, etc.
- Completes a written summary of patient testing performance.
- Provides a written summary of the patient’s behavior during testing, including any interactions with the patient’s parents or peers that may be observed incidentally.
- Attends training conferences offered by the department as well as by outside organizations.
- Reviews and ensures timeliness, accuracy, and availability and security of information.
- Complies with Infection Control and Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Understands, adheres to and models Core Standards as defined organizationally and specifically within the department/unit.
- Maintains an appropriate environment requisite to the performance of neuropsychological testing duties including appropriate cleanliness, lighting, and environmental temperature regulation.
- Attention to record confidentiality to the highest of standards is expected and in accordance with the American Psychological Association.
- Demonstrates an open, honest, caring, and committed communication style with staff, visitors, patients, and families.
- Practices efficient use of appropriate supplies and equipment.
- Demonstrates knowledge and expertise requisite to level of degree and requirements of position as stated.
Qualifications
Education/Training:
Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field.
Licensure/Certification:
None.
Experience:
Six (6) months experience in a clerical, office, or general business and/or customer service setting.
Position Summary:
We're Hiring: Psychometrist | OHMG Neuropsychology
Address of Practice: 32 W Gore St, Orlando, FL 32806
Department: Orlando Health Medical Group – Neuropsychology
Status: Full-Time | 40 hours per week
Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Title: Psychometrist
Preferences: Bilingual in Spanish & Behavioral Health experience highly preferred
About the Role
Responsible for the administration and scoring of a variety of cognitive and psychological tests under the supervision of a clinical psychologist or clinical neuropsychologist.
✨ All Inclusive Benefits (Start Day One)
- Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, & FREE college education programs
- Retirement savings
- Paid paternity leave & fertility benefits
- Back up elder and childcare
- Pet insurance
- PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees!
About OHMG
Orlando Health Medical Group is a comprehensive physician group serving patients from across the southeastern United States. With more than 200 practices and 1,200 physicians, Orlando Health Medical Group has a strong representation in over 55 specialties, including cardiology, vascular medicine, orthopedics, oncology, digestive health, neurology, neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, general surgery, bone marrow transplant and critical care medicine, as well as more than 30 pediatric subspecialties, women’s health, primary care and the largest hospitalist program in Florida.
Orlando Health Medical Group is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winning hospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.
Essential Functions
- Administers and scores psychological and neuropsychological tests.
- Makes notes of behavioral observations during the assessment.
- May be responsible for collecting demographic information from a patient, and where appropriate, entering test data or background information into a template.
- (Note: Psychometrist does not interpret, diagnose, or treat any mental or neurological illness and does not formulate or integrate any clinical material, does not engage in clinical interviewing, and does not provide feedback of results to patients or their families during or after evaluations).
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions:
- May be responsible for various clerical or administrative duties that include but are not limited to: patient scheduling, procurement of office and testing supplies, etc.
- Completes a written summary of patient testing performance.
- Provides a written summary of the patient’s behavior during testing, including any interactions with the patient’s parents or peers that may be observed incidentally.
- Attends training conferences offered by the department as well as by outside organizations.
- Reviews and ensures timeliness, accuracy, and availability and security of information.
- Complies with Infection Control and Health and Safety policies and procedures.
- Understands, adheres to and models Core Standards as defined organizationally and specifically within the department/unit.
- Maintains an appropriate environment requisite to the performance of neuropsychological testing duties including appropriate cleanliness, lighting, and environmental temperature regulation.
- Attention to record confidentiality to the highest of standards is expected and in accordance with the American Psychological Association.
- Demonstrates an open, honest, caring, and committed communication style with staff, visitors, patients, and families.
- Practices efficient use of appropriate supplies and equipment.
- Demonstrates knowledge and expertise requisite to level of degree and requirements of position as stated.
Qualifications
Education/Training:
Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field.
Licensure/Certification:
None.
Experience:
Six (6) months experience in a clerical, office, or general business and/or customer service setting.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Psychometrist Jobs
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
H-1B eligibility requires a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. A degree in psychology, educational psychology, or neuropsychology aligns. A general business or unrelated science degree typically won't satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation standard for psychometrist roles.
Target cap-exempt institutions first
Hospitals affiliated with universities, nonprofit research centers, and government health agencies can sponsor H-1B workers outside the annual cap and lottery. Psychometrist openings at these employers offer a faster, more predictable sponsorship path than private clinics.
Confirm your state licensure before applying
Several states require psychometrists to hold a psychology license or work under licensed supervision. Employers factor licensure requirements into their sponsorship willingness, so confirm your state's rules and your eligibility status before you start applications.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Psychometrist roles appear across health systems, schools, and research hospitals, but not all post their sponsorship history publicly. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified LCA filing histories, so you can target organizations already experienced with the sponsorship process.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the psychometrist role in your work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage tiers before you receive an offer, so you know what a compliant salary looks like.
Understand PERM implications for green card timing
If your employer plans to sponsor a green card after your H-1B, PERM labor certification requires proving no qualified U.S. workers were available. For psychometrists, niche subspecialty experience like neuropsychological testing or pediatric assessment can strengthen that recruitment record.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a psychometrist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it requires careful documentation. USCIS evaluates whether the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Psychometrist roles tied to neuropsychological assessment, cognitive testing, or clinical research are stronger candidates than administrative testing positions. Your employer's job description must explicitly reflect that degree-level knowledge is essential, not just preferred.
Which employers typically sponsor psychometrists for work visas?
University-affiliated hospitals, Veterans Affairs medical centers, large health systems, and federally funded research centers are the most active sponsors. These organizations have established immigration processes and often qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. School districts and private psychology practices do sponsor, but less frequently and with less institutional experience handling the LCA and petition process.
How do I find psychometrist jobs where the employer is already open to sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists psychometrist and psychology-adjacent roles from employers with verified LCA filing histories, so you can see which organizations have already navigated the sponsorship process for similar positions. That filing history signals genuine sponsorship willingness rather than a speculative commitment made during negotiations.
Does a three-year bachelor's degree qualify for H-1B specialty occupation as a psychometrist?
USCIS generally requires the equivalent of a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree. A three-year degree from Australia, the UK, or India may be accepted if a credential evaluation confirms it's equivalent. Organizations like NACES-member evaluators provide this assessment. Your employer's immigration attorney or filing service should request this evaluation before submitting the H-1B petition.
Can a psychometrist on F-1 OPT transition to H-1B with the same employer?
Yes. If you're working as a psychometrist during OPT and your employer wants to retain you, they can file an H-1B petition during the annual registration period. If your degree is in a STEM-designated field like psychology with a qualifying CIP code, you may also be eligible for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you additional time before the H-1B becomes necessary.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Psychometrist 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.