New York

Behavioral Health Resources in New York

Job search support is provided for the following behavioral health disciplines:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker
• Licensed Professional Counselor
• Substance Use Disorder Counselor
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor
• Peer Recovery Support Specialist
• Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
• Behavioral Health Therapist
• Clinical Mental Health Counselor
• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatrist
• Clinical Psychologist
• Addiction Medicine Physician

Additional Resources:

• New York State Office of Mental Health

Incentive programs for behavioral health professionals:

• Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program (BH4NYC) - NYC Health + Hospitals (nychealthandhospitals.org)
• OMH Community Mental Health Loan Repayment Program (OMH CMHLRP) (ny.gov)

Pipeline and pathway programs into behavioral health fields:

• New York HOSA Future Health Professionals
• New York Area Health Education Centers AHEC

3RNET has resources from across the nation to support behavioral health professionals and people interested in pursuing a behavioral health career. View 3RNET’s behavioral health professionals’ resources here.

J-1 Visas in New York

If you want to obtain a J-1 Visa Waiver in New York, here’s what you need to do:

1. Start your job search about 18 months prior to when you want to start working.
2. Find a job at an eligible J-1 site in our state. You can search for J-1 eligible jobs on 3RNET. Start your J-1 job search in New York now.
3. Connect with the J-1 contact to ask questions and learn about additional steps you may need to take.

In New York the Conrad 30 J-1 Waiver program is open to all specialties. Physicians must agree to practice, or serve populations residing, in federally designated underserved areas in New York State for three years if granted a waiver and H-1B visa by U.S. Immigration and Citizenship Services.

The New York State Program Information Bulletin and application materials can be found at: http://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/j-1_visa_waivers/ 

Health Care Employers in New York

You'll find jobs on 3RNET from these types of health care employers in New York:

• Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs)
• Community Health Centers (CHCs)
• Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs)
• National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment sites
• National Health Service Corps Scholar sites
• Rural Health Clinics (RHCs)

We have compiled a basic overview to help you understand more about the various safety net health care facilities. View 3RNET’s Guide to Safety Net Health Care Facilities here.

Job Search Resources for New York

We’re here to help. 3RNET has several resources for health professionals searching for a job:

• 3RNET’s Loan Repayment Program Guide
• 3RNET’s Guide on Health Professional Shortage Areas
• 3RNET’s Guide to Navigating the J-1 Waiver Job Search
• 3RNET’s Guide to Safety Net Health Care Facilities
• 3RNET’s Resources for Behavioral Health Professionals

New York's state-specific job resources for health care professionals:

• New York State Community Health Centers
• Health Professional Shortage Areas
• National Health Service Corps
• New York State Licensed Professionals
• New York State Office of Mental Health
• Community Health Care Association of New York State
• New York State Dental Association
• New York State Nurses Association

For New York Employers

If you’re a health care employer in New York and you’d like to post your jobs on 3RNET, please fill out our employer application form which will be sent to the New York Network Coordinator.

If you have specific questions about using 3RNET in New York, please contact 3RNET’s New York Network Coordinator, Kimberly Thompson.