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Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist jobs with green card sponsorship are available through the EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based categories, with most employers using PERM labor certification to permanently sponsor foreign-trained psychiatrists. Demand for child and adolescent specialists remains high across hospital systems, outpatient clinics, and academic medical centers, making this one of the more sponsorship-active specialties in behavioral health.
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join the Division of Psychiatry within the Department of Pediatric Medicine. This is a clinically focused faculty position within a multidisciplinary pediatric oncology setting. The role offers the opportunity to provide longitudinal, team-based psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and young adults with serious medical illness. This position is particularly well suited for a child psychiatrist who values thoughtful, relationship-based care, close interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful clinical work within an academic medical environment that prioritizes patient care and education.
CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT
The Division of Psychiatry partners closely with a robust psychosocial team that includes psychology, neuropsychology, social work, child life, music therapy, spiritual care, and case management, alongside oncology, hematology, infectious disease, and other pediatric subspecialties. Psychiatric care at St. Jude reflects the full breadth of child and adolescent psychiatry within a medically complex setting, including:
- Adjustment to illness, anxiety, mood, and trauma-related concerns
- Neurocognitive and developmental effects of illness and treatment
- Psychopharmacologic care in the context of complex medical illness
- Longitudinal support for patients and families across extended treatment courses
Because many patients and families remain in Memphis for months or years during treatment, psychiatrists are able to develop continuity of care and sustained therapeutic relationships—something that is often limited in traditional consult-liaison models. Care is delivered collaboratively, with shared responsibility across disciplines. Psychiatrists are supported in navigating the emotional complexity of this work within a strong, team-oriented culture.
FACULTY TRACK & ACADEMIC SETTING
This position is part of St. Jude’s Clinical Faculty Track, which is designed for physicians whose primary professional identity is clinical care and teaching. Faculty in this track devote the majority of their effort to direct patient care, with flexibility to engage in:
- Clinical education and mentorship
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Program development
- Clinically relevant scholarship aligned with individual interests
This is not a grant-driven research position, and independent research funding is not required. Scholarly work is supported when it grows naturally out of clinical or educational interests. Teaching opportunities include bedside and interdisciplinary teaching, trainee supervision, and participation in seminars and conferences at St. Jude and affiliated institutions.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & SUPPORT
- High degree of autonomy in clinical decision making
- Supportive leadership and opportunities to help shape a growing service
- Participation in committees, quality initiatives, and institutional efforts
- Support for national meetings and ongoing professional development
- Opportunities for broader academic engagement based on individual interests
- Collaboration within a small, specialized psychiatry team
- External peer connection through regular meetings with psychiatrists in pediatric oncology and support for individual mentorship
Prior experience in pediatric oncology is welcome but not required. Interest in learning within this setting, comfort with interdisciplinary care, and a collaborative approach are most important.
ABOUT ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
St. Jude is the only National Cancer Institute–designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children and is internationally recognized for excellence in pediatric oncology care and research. Care provided at St. Jude is delivered to patients and families without charge. The culture at St. Jude emphasizes collaboration, respect, and shared commitment to advancing care for children and their families. Clinicians, researchers, and educators work closely together in an environment that values both professional excellence and sustainability. St. Jude has been named one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Places to Work For” for more than a decade.
LIFE IN MEMPHIS
Memphis offers a cost of living that allows physicians to live comfortably, with short commutes, distinctive neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community. Many faculty appreciate the ability to balance meaningful clinical work with family life, creative pursuits, and time outside of work. The city is known for its music and food culture, has extensive green space and biking trails, and offers the financial advantage of no state income tax. Relocation assistance is available. The St. Jude community also includes a highly collaborative group of clinicians and researchers with strong connections to national and international academic networks.
QUALIFICATIONS
- MD or DO (or equivalent)
- Completion of ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Eligible for Tennessee medical licensure
- Fellows in their final year of training are encouraged to apply
APPLICATION & CONTACT INFORMATION
To apply, please submit a letter of interest and CV directly through the St. Jude online portal. For additional information or informal inquiries:
Andrew Elliott, MD
Division of Psychiatry
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Phone: 901 595 0388
Email: darrell.elliott@stjude.org
Olivia Glassell
Phone: 901 595 4990
Email: olivia.funderburg@stjude.org
St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer
No Search Firms
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.
ABOUT THE ROLE
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join the Division of Psychiatry within the Department of Pediatric Medicine. This is a clinically focused faculty position within a multidisciplinary pediatric oncology setting. The role offers the opportunity to provide longitudinal, team-based psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and young adults with serious medical illness. This position is particularly well suited for a child psychiatrist who values thoughtful, relationship-based care, close interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful clinical work within an academic medical environment that prioritizes patient care and education.
CLINICAL ENVIRONMENT
The Division of Psychiatry partners closely with a robust psychosocial team that includes psychology, neuropsychology, social work, child life, music therapy, spiritual care, and case management, alongside oncology, hematology, infectious disease, and other pediatric subspecialties. Psychiatric care at St. Jude reflects the full breadth of child and adolescent psychiatry within a medically complex setting, including:
- Adjustment to illness, anxiety, mood, and trauma-related concerns
- Neurocognitive and developmental effects of illness and treatment
- Psychopharmacologic care in the context of complex medical illness
- Longitudinal support for patients and families across extended treatment courses
Because many patients and families remain in Memphis for months or years during treatment, psychiatrists are able to develop continuity of care and sustained therapeutic relationships—something that is often limited in traditional consult-liaison models. Care is delivered collaboratively, with shared responsibility across disciplines. Psychiatrists are supported in navigating the emotional complexity of this work within a strong, team-oriented culture.
FACULTY TRACK & ACADEMIC SETTING
This position is part of St. Jude’s Clinical Faculty Track, which is designed for physicians whose primary professional identity is clinical care and teaching. Faculty in this track devote the majority of their effort to direct patient care, with flexibility to engage in:
- Clinical education and mentorship
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Program development
- Clinically relevant scholarship aligned with individual interests
This is not a grant-driven research position, and independent research funding is not required. Scholarly work is supported when it grows naturally out of clinical or educational interests. Teaching opportunities include bedside and interdisciplinary teaching, trainee supervision, and participation in seminars and conferences at St. Jude and affiliated institutions.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH & SUPPORT
- High degree of autonomy in clinical decision making
- Supportive leadership and opportunities to help shape a growing service
- Participation in committees, quality initiatives, and institutional efforts
- Support for national meetings and ongoing professional development
- Opportunities for broader academic engagement based on individual interests
- Collaboration within a small, specialized psychiatry team
- External peer connection through regular meetings with psychiatrists in pediatric oncology and support for individual mentorship
Prior experience in pediatric oncology is welcome but not required. Interest in learning within this setting, comfort with interdisciplinary care, and a collaborative approach are most important.
ABOUT ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
St. Jude is the only National Cancer Institute–designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children and is internationally recognized for excellence in pediatric oncology care and research. Care provided at St. Jude is delivered to patients and families without charge. The culture at St. Jude emphasizes collaboration, respect, and shared commitment to advancing care for children and their families. Clinicians, researchers, and educators work closely together in an environment that values both professional excellence and sustainability. St. Jude has been named one of Fortune Magazine’s “100 Best Places to Work For” for more than a decade.
LIFE IN MEMPHIS
Memphis offers a cost of living that allows physicians to live comfortably, with short commutes, distinctive neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community. Many faculty appreciate the ability to balance meaningful clinical work with family life, creative pursuits, and time outside of work. The city is known for its music and food culture, has extensive green space and biking trails, and offers the financial advantage of no state income tax. Relocation assistance is available. The St. Jude community also includes a highly collaborative group of clinicians and researchers with strong connections to national and international academic networks.
QUALIFICATIONS
- MD or DO (or equivalent)
- Completion of ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship
- Board-certified or board-eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Eligible for Tennessee medical licensure
- Fellows in their final year of training are encouraged to apply
APPLICATION & CONTACT INFORMATION
To apply, please submit a letter of interest and CV directly through the St. Jude online portal. For additional information or informal inquiries:
Andrew Elliott, MD
Division of Psychiatry
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Memphis, TN
Phone: 901 595 0388
Email: darrell.elliott@stjude.org
Olivia Glassell
Phone: 901 595 4990
Email: olivia.funderburg@stjude.org
St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer
No Search Firms
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Verify your board credentials transfer correctly
Foreign medical degrees must meet ECFMG certification requirements before a U.S. employer can file PERM. Confirm your residency and fellowship training in child and adolescent psychiatry satisfies ABPN eligibility so your credentials align with what DOL's prevailing wage determination will specify.
Search employers with active PERM filing history
Target hospital systems, children's hospitals, and academic medical centers that have filed PERM applications for psychiatry roles in recent DOL disclosure cycles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation, so you can focus outreach on proven sponsors rather than guessing.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 before your offer stage
If your offer requires a psychiatry subspecialty fellowship, your role likely qualifies under EB-2's advanced-degree pathway. If the employer frames it as a skilled-worker position, EB-3 applies. Clarify the category with your sponsor before the I-140 is filed, since it affects your priority date strategy.
Request a prevailing wage determination before the offer
PERM requires the employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and geographic area. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level tied to child and adolescent psychiatry in your target city before accepting an offer, so there are no surprises at the PERM filing stage.
Understand the PERM recruitment test requirements
Your employer must conduct a DOL-mandated recruitment process, including newspaper ads, job orders, and internal postings, before PERM is filed. This typically takes 60 to 90 days. Plan your start date and any bridge visa timeline around this window so your work authorization doesn't lapse mid-recruitment.
Protect your priority date if you change employers
Once your I-140 is approved, your priority date can be carried to a new employer's petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also allows a move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the process. Confirm both conditions with your attorney before resigning.
Green Card Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist: Frequently Asked Questions
How does green card sponsorship for a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B visa is a temporary work status requiring periodic renewal. Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status or consular processing leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal requirement. The process takes longer and involves a DOL recruitment test and prevailing wage determination, but the outcome is permanent authorization to live and work in the U.S.
Which employers typically sponsor green cards for child and adolescent psychiatrists?
Children's hospitals, academic medical centers, integrated health systems, and community mental health organizations are the most active sponsors. Many of these employers have established immigration pathways for psychiatry subspecialists because domestic supply is limited. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified PERM and I-140 filing history for behavioral health and psychiatry roles, so you can identify active sponsors by location.
Does a foreign medical degree qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship in this specialty?
Yes, if the offered position requires a medical degree plus a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship, the role typically qualifies under EB-2's advanced-degree pathway. ECFMG certification is a prerequisite for most U.S. clinical positions, and your fellowship training counts toward the specialized degree requirement DOL and USCIS evaluate at the PERM and I-140 stages.
How long does the PERM process take for a psychiatrist role?
PERM involves a prevailing wage determination, a mandatory recruitment period of roughly 60 to 90 days, and DOL adjudication after filing. Adjudication timelines can vary significantly based on DOL workload and whether the application is audited. After PERM certification, the employer files the I-140 with USCIS, and nationals of high-demand countries may then face a priority date backlog before the final I-485 stage.
Can I keep my priority date if I switch employers after my I-140 is approved?
Yes, an approved I-140 locks in your priority date. A new employer can file a new I-140 and retain that date, which is especially valuable if you're from a country with a backlog. Separately, if your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without restarting the green card process from the beginning.