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Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship are available at hospital systems, academic medical centers, and community mental health organizations across the U.S. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation, requiring a medical degree and completed residency or fellowship training. Employers file an LCA with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS.
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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Verify your credentials before applying
USCIS requires documented specialty occupation standing. Gather your medical degree, residency completion certificate, fellowship credentials, and any board certifications in psychiatry. Gaps in this record are the most common reason H-1B petitions for physicians face Requests for Evidence.
Check prevailing wage tiers early
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage before negotiations so your offered salary supports a clean LCA filing.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Find Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist roles at employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history by searching Migrate Mate. Its database shows which hospital systems and behavioral health networks have filed LCAs for this role, saving you time on outreach to non-sponsoring employers.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If your position involves treating patients at multiple clinic locations, each worksite needs a separately certified LCA before work begins there. Notify your employer's immigration team whenever a new outpatient site or affiliated facility is added to your schedule.
Plan your timeline around cap-subject filing windows
H-1B status is granted for up to three years and extendable to six. If you're not already cap-exempt through a qualifying nonprofit or academic medical employer, the cap selection rules have changed recently, so confirm the current registration process with your sponsoring employer well in advance.
Clarify dual-intent status with your employer early
H-1B allows dual intent, meaning you can pursue permanent residence while maintaining nonimmigrant status. If a potential employer plans to sponsor you for a green card through PERM, confirm that timeline fits within your six-year H-1B period before you sign an offer.
H-1B Visa Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry requires a medical degree, completion of a general psychiatry residency, and typically a subspecialty fellowship. USCIS treats licensed physician roles with that credential requirement as specialty occupations. Your employer should document the degree requirement clearly in the H-1B petition to avoid a Request for Evidence on this point.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for child psychiatrists?
Academic medical centers, children's hospitals, integrated health systems, federally qualified health centers, and large behavioral health networks are the most active sponsors. Nonprofit hospitals and university-affiliated programs are also frequently cap-exempt, which removes the annual cap constraint entirely. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for this role on Migrate Mate.
What documents does my employer need to file the H-1B petition for a psychiatry role?
Your employer needs your medical degree, ECFMG certificate if you trained outside the U.S., residency and fellowship completion letters, your state medical license, and any board certifications. The employer also needs a certified LCA from DOL and a signed employment offer or contract. Missing or inconsistent credentials are the leading cause of RFEs for physician H-1B petitions.
Can a child psychiatrist work at multiple clinic sites on a single H-1B?
Only if each worksite is covered by a certified LCA. USCIS requires a separate LCA for each physical location where you provide services. If your hospital system adds an outpatient satellite clinic after your initial petition is approved, your employer must file a new LCA for that site before you begin working there.
How does the cap-exempt status of a hospital affect my H-1B sponsorship?
Hospitals that qualify as institutions of higher education, affiliated nonprofits, or governmental research organizations are cap-exempt. If your employer meets that definition, your H-1B petition is not subject to the annual cap or its selection process, meaning you can file at any time of year and begin work once USCIS approves the petition. Confirm your employer's cap-exempt status with their immigration counsel before accepting an offer.