Entry Level Child Psychiatrist Jobs

New grad child psychiatrist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong clinical rotations or internship work in child and adolescent mental health can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Consulting & Professional Services, with employers like LifeStance Health, Behavioral Health Practice Services, and Penn State Health hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles85
Top stateIllinois
Top employerLifeStance Health
Top cityPeoria, IL
Work type76% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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LifeStance Health
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Hybrid Schedule
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LifeStance Health
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Hybrid Schedule
LifeStance Health
San Diego, California
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$376k - $423k/yr
5,001-10,000

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LifeStance Health
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Hybrid Schedule
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LifeStance Health
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Hybrid Schedule
LifeStance Health
Riverside, California
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$376k - $423k/yr
5,001-10,000

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LifeStance Health
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Hybrid Schedule
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LifeStance Health
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Hybrid Schedule
LifeStance Health
Corona, California
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$376k - $423k/yr
5,001-10,000

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LifeStance Health
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Outpatient
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LifeStance Health
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Outpatient
LifeStance Health
Renton, Washington
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$340k - $360k/yr
5,001-10,000

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Penn State Health
Child Inpatient Psychiatrist - PPI
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Penn State Health
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Child Inpatient Psychiatrist - PPI
Penn State Health
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
10,000+

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Entry Level Child Psychiatrist Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • LifeStance Health
    LifeStance Health56
  • Behavioral Health Practice Services
    Behavioral Health Practice Services3
  • Penn State Health
    Penn State Health2
  • University of Kentucky
    University of Kentucky2
  • Justice Resource Institute
    Justice Resource Institute2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services75
  • Education11
  • Consulting & Professional Services9

Entry Level Child Psychiatrist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level child psychiatrist job?

Most entry level child psychiatrist roles expect a medical degree, completed psychiatry residency, and a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship or equivalent supervised clinical hours. At this stage, hands-on experience treating younger populations, strong letters of recommendation, and board eligibility carry significant weight. Candidates who can demonstrate comfort with evidence-based therapies, crisis assessment, and collaboration with schools or families stand out in a competitive applicant pool.

Which companies hire entry level child psychiatrists?

Companies hiring entry level child psychiatrists right now include LifeStance Health, Behavioral Health Practice Services, and Penn State Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from community mental health centers, pediatric hospital systems, outpatient group practices, and integrated school-based health programs that are actively building clinical capacity.

Are there remote entry level child psychiatrist jobs?

Yes, though most entry level child psychiatrist openings are still on-site or hybrid given the clinical nature of the work. About 24% of entry level child psychiatrist openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with telepsychiatry roles most common in outpatient or consultative settings that serve rural or underserved communities.

Are these new grad child psychiatrist jobs?

Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior child psychiatrist roles. A posting is generally new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of post-training experience, counts fellowship rotations or supervised internship hours toward the requirement, or explicitly states that new graduates are encouraged to apply. Look for language like 'new grads welcome' or 'will train.'

Which industries hire the most entry level child psychiatrists?

Entry Level child psychiatrist roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they carry the highest volume of pediatric and adolescent mental health caseloads and often use entry level positions to grow their clinical workforce from the ground up.