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Get Access To All JobsDepartment 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Child Psychiatrist
Verify your medical credentials transfer cleanly
If you trained outside the U.S., confirm your ECFMG certification and residency completion documents are in order before applying. USCIS requires these to establish specialty occupation status for physician roles, and gaps create RFEs.
Target hospitals with J-1 waiver Conrad 30 programs
Many child psychiatrists entering the U.S. come through J-1 visa exchange visitor status. Employers in Conrad 30 states are already set up to convert J-1 waivers to H-1B, making them far more prepared to sponsor you than general outpatient practices.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter by child psychiatry or psychiatric subspecialties on Migrate Mate to see employers with confirmed DOL Labor Condition Application filing history in your target state, so you're not guessing which systems have actually sponsored this role before.
Confirm the LCA wage level matches your experience
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check prevailing wage levels for psychiatrists in your metro area and verify the offered wage meets at least Level I requirements for your experience tier.
Ask about cap-exempt status before accepting any offer
Academic medical centers, children's hospitals affiliated with universities, and nonprofit research institutions often qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. Cap-exempt sponsorship lets you start any time of year without waiting for the October 1 start date.
Get state medical board licensure moving immediately
H-1B approval for physicians requires a valid state license or a letter confirming you've met all licensing requirements. Start your state board application the moment you have a job offer, since licensing timelines vary by state and can delay your petition filing.
H-1B Visa Child Psychiatrist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Child Psychiatrist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Child psychiatry requires a medical degree, residency completion, and subspecialty fellowship training, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation requirement of a minimum bachelor's degree in a specific field. The O*NET classification for psychiatrists confirms the degree requirement. Board certification or eligibility in child and adolescent psychiatry further strengthens the petition.
Which types of employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Child Psychiatrists?
Academic medical centers, children's hospitals, integrated health systems, community mental health centers, and federally qualified health centers are the most active sponsors. Many of these are nonprofit or university-affiliated, which can also qualify them as cap-exempt H-1B employers. Browse employers with verified LCA filing history for psychiatric roles on Migrate Mate before applying.
Can I start working before October 1 if I'm subject to the H-1B cap?
Not unless your employer is cap-exempt. Cap-subject H-1B approvals have an October 1 start date tied to the federal fiscal year. If you're on OPT or another authorized status, you may be able to bridge the gap using cap-gap protections while your petition is pending after the lottery.
How does H-1B sponsorship interact with a J-1 waiver for physicians?
Many foreign medical graduates complete residency on J-1 status, which carries a two-year home residency requirement. A J-1 waiver, often obtained through a Conrad 30 state program, removes that requirement and allows the employer to then file an H-1B petition. Employers in underserved areas frequently sponsor both the waiver and the subsequent H-1B.
What documents does an employer need to file my H-1B petition as a Child Psychiatrist?
Your employer needs a certified LCA from DOL, your medical school diploma, ECFMG certification if you trained outside the U.S., residency and fellowship completion letters, your state medical license or a board letter confirming you've met all requirements, and a support letter explaining the specialty occupation basis for the role. USCIS processes the I-129 petition using these documents.