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Clinical Psychiatrist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations under the medical degree requirement, making employer sponsorship straightforward for most hospital systems, academic medical centers, and behavioral health groups. Positions in underserved areas often pair H-1B sponsorship with J-1 visa waiver programs, giving you two parallel paths to U.S. practice.
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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 Clinical Psychiatrist
Verify your medical credentials match SOC requirements
USCIS evaluates psychiatry roles against the SOC 29-1223 classification. Confirm your medical degree, residency, and board eligibility documents align with that code before applying, since credential gaps trigger Requests for Evidence that delay your start date.
Target employers with J-1 waiver Conrad 30 slots
Many states allocate Conrad 30 J-1 waiver slots specifically for psychiatrists in Health Professional Shortage Areas. Employers who sponsor these waivers are also practiced H-1B filers, making them far more likely to move efficiently through your petition.
Search H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by psychiatry-related SOC codes on Migrate Mate to see which hospital systems and behavioral health employers have active DOL Labor Condition Application filings for your role, so you spend time on employers who already sponsor rather than guessing.
Request premium processing before your start date locks
Psychiatric group practices often set credentialing timelines months in advance. File USCIS Form I-907 for premium processing once the I-129 is ready, cutting the adjudication window to 15 business days and protecting your credentialing and malpractice onboarding schedule.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC Wage Search levels
Your employer's LCA must certify a prevailing wage at DOL Level I through IV. Pull the OFLC Wage Search for SOC 29-1223 in your metro area before negotiating, so you know whether the offer clears the certified wage floor for your experience tier.
Clarify moonlighting restrictions with your petitioning employer
H-1B status ties your authorized work to the petitioning employer's LCA. Taking on-call shifts or telemedicine contracts outside that employer requires a concurrent H-1B petition, which many psychiatric locum arrangements skip and USCIS audits closely.
H-1B Visa Clinical Psychiatrist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Clinical Psychiatrist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Psychiatry requires an M.D. or D.O., completion of a residency in psychiatry, and board certification or eligibility, which meets USCIS's definition of a specialty occupation requiring a specific bachelor's-level-or-higher degree in a directly related field. Hospital systems and outpatient psychiatric groups routinely file H-1B petitions under SOC code 29-1223 without difficulty.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Clinical Psychiatrists?
Academic medical centers, large hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and behavioral health organizations account for the majority of H-1B LCA filings for psychiatrists. These employers have established immigration infrastructure and file consistently. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for psychiatry roles on Migrate Mate before submitting applications.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect Clinical Psychiatrists?
Cap-exempt employers, including nonprofit hospitals, academic medical centers, and federally funded research institutions, can file H-1B petitions year-round without entering the annual lottery. If your employer is cap-subject, your petition enters the USCIS lottery each April for the following fiscal year. Many psychiatric employers are cap-exempt, so confirm that status early in your job search.
Can a Clinical Psychiatrist hold H-1B status and a J-1 waiver simultaneously?
Not simultaneously, but sequentially. A J-1 waiver under the Conrad 30 program commits you to three years of service in an underserved area and typically converts to H-1B status after that obligation is fulfilled. Some employers sponsor the H-1B from day one if they're already cap-exempt, bypassing the J-1 route entirely. Confirm which pathway your prospective employer supports before signing a contract.
What happens to H-1B status if a Clinical Psychiatrist changes employers mid-petition?
H-1B portability under AC21 lets you transfer to a new employer after your petition has been pending for 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For psychiatrists, a move between inpatient and outpatient psychiatric settings generally qualifies. Your new employer must file a new LCA and an amended I-129 before you begin work at the new facility.