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New grad child and adolescent therapist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or clinical placement hours can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Government & Public Sector, with employers like LifeStance Health, Eating Recovery Center, and Boys Town hiring at this level now.
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Department Psychiatry - General - 412202
Posting Open Date 01/05/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Open Rank
Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID FAC0004389
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date 09/03/2023
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary
The UNC Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is seeking a psychiatrist to provide inpatient clinical services to children and young adults in the Child & Adolescent inpatient and outpatient programs. This is a full-time fixed term (clinical) position. The rank will be based on the qualifications of the applicants. We anticipate hiring a child and adolescent psychiatrist to work in the adolescent inpatient setting and an adult or child adolescent psychiatrist on the young adult unit at the new Child & Adolescent Psychiatry facility in Butner, NC. The position will be at least 50% inpatient and opportunity for up to 100% inpatient. The position can include outpatient work including in-person and/or virtual care services. Duties also include teaching/supervising fellows, residents, medical students and other trainees from a variety of disciplines.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Applicants must have an MD or DO, be BC/BE, and be eligible for North Carolina licensure.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The successful candidate should have strong clinical skills and demonstrated teaching skills necessary to enable them to successfully provide educational and training experiences for medical students, residents, fellows, other health care trainees, and clinicians. Candidates should have clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Department Psychiatry - General - 412202
Posting Open Date 01/05/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Type Permanent Faculty
Working Title Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Open Rank
Appointment Type Fixed Term Faculty
Vacancy ID FAC0004389
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Position Location North Carolina, US
Proposed Start Date 09/03/2023
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary
The UNC Department of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is seeking a psychiatrist to provide inpatient clinical services to children and young adults in the Child & Adolescent inpatient and outpatient programs. This is a full-time fixed term (clinical) position. The rank will be based on the qualifications of the applicants. We anticipate hiring a child and adolescent psychiatrist to work in the adolescent inpatient setting and an adult or child adolescent psychiatrist on the young adult unit at the new Child & Adolescent Psychiatry facility in Butner, NC. The position will be at least 50% inpatient and opportunity for up to 100% inpatient. The position can include outpatient work including in-person and/or virtual care services. Duties also include teaching/supervising fellows, residents, medical students and other trainees from a variety of disciplines.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Applicants must have an MD or DO, be BC/BE, and be eligible for North Carolina licensure.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The successful candidate should have strong clinical skills and demonstrated teaching skills necessary to enable them to successfully provide educational and training experiences for medical students, residents, fellows, other health care trainees, and clinicians. Candidates should have clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health10
- Eating Recovery Center4
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- Justice Resource Institute2
- The MetroHealth System (Cleveland, OH)2
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- Education4
- Government & Public Sector1
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Entry Level Child and Adolescent Therapist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level child and adolescent therapist job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have completed supervised clinical hours, often through practicum placements or graduate internships with youth populations. Highlighting experience with specific modalities like play therapy or CBT, holding or pursuing licensure such as an LMSW or LPCC associate credential, and demonstrating comfort with documentation and treatment planning gives entry level candidates a clear edge in the hiring process.
Which companies hire entry level child and adolescent therapists?
Companies hiring entry level child and adolescent therapists right now include LifeStance Health, Eating Recovery Center, and Boys Town, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from community mental health centers, school-based programs, outpatient clinics, and residential treatment facilities that have structured supervision built into the role.
Are there remote entry level child and adolescent therapist jobs?
Yes, though telehealth roles at this level typically require a provisional or full license and comfort delivering therapy to minors virtually. About 37% of entry level child and adolescent therapist openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the continued expansion of telehealth platforms and school-based virtual counseling programs that hire newer clinicians.
Are these new grad child and adolescent therapist jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates early in their careers. A posting is new-grad friendly when it accepts zero to two years of experience, counts graduate internships or practicum hours toward the requirement, or frames supervision and licensure support as part of the position rather than a prerequisite.
Which industries hire the most entry level child and adolescent therapists?
Entry Level child and adolescent therapist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they carry ongoing demand for supervised clinicians, often provide the structured caseloads and mentorship that help newer therapists build toward independent licensure.