Northern Mariana Islands

Behavioral Health Resources in Northern Mariana Islands

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:

• Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation (chcc.health)

Incentive programs for behavioral health professionals:

• Northern Mariana Islands state loan repayment program

Pipeline and pathway programs into behavioral health fields:

• Northern Mariana Islands Area Health Education Center

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 the Northern Mariana Islands

If you want to obtain a J-1 Visa Waiver in the Northern Mariana Islands, 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 the Northern Mariana Islands now.
3. Connect with the Northern Mariana Islands J-1 contact to ask questions and learn about additional steps you may need to take.

Job Search Resources for the Northern Mariana Islands

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

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Island (CNMI)-specific job resources for health care professionals:

• Living and Practicing Medicine in Saipan
• Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation
• Northern Mariana Islands Board of Nurse Examiners
• CNMI Board of Professional Licensing / Health Care Professions Licensing Board

Learn more about the the Mariana Islands:

• The Mariana Islands: Saipan, Tinian, and Rota