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Child and adolescent psychiatrist roles rank among the most sponsorship-active physician positions in the U.S., with hospitals and community mental health centers routinely filing H-1B visa petitions and pursuing EB-2 green cards. Your medical degree, residency, and fellowship credentials all factor into qualifying for a specialty occupation visa.
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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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Verify your fellowship credentials qualify
Child and adolescent psychiatry requires a two-year accredited fellowship beyond general psychiatry residency. USCIS scrutinizes whether your foreign training is equivalent to U.S. ACGME standards, so get an educational credentials evaluation before applications begin.
Target community mental health centers first
Federally Qualified Health Centers and state-funded community mental health programs often sponsor child psychiatrists faster than hospital systems because they face acute shortages and have streamlined internal hiring approval for international candidates.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by child and adolescent psychiatrist roles where employers have confirmed LCA filing history. This cuts out organizations that list positions without any visa sponsorship infrastructure, saving weeks of back-and-forth during outreach.
Negotiate PERM labor certification timing upfront
If your offer includes a green card pathway, confirm whether the employer will begin PERM labor certification immediately after hire or only after a waiting period. Delays often push your priority date back by one to two years.
Use OFLC Wage Search to anchor salary discussions
Your employer's LCA must certify a prevailing wage at Level I through IV. Pull the OFLC Wage Search data for your specific metro area before negotiating so you know the DOL minimum the offer must meet and can benchmark accordingly.
Prepare DEA and state licensure before the H-1B petition
Many employers won't file your H-1B petition until you hold a valid state medical license and DEA registration. Processing each can take three to six months, so start both applications as soon as you receive a conditional offer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which visa types do employers typically use to sponsor child and adolescent psychiatrists?
Most employers sponsor child and adolescent psychiatrists on the H-1B visa, which requires a specialty occupation tied to your psychiatric training. Some academic medical centers use J-1 visa waivers tied to underserved area service commitments. If you're in the green card process, EB-2 is the standard category, requiring PERM labor certification unless you qualify for a National Interest Waiver through documented work in underserved communities.
Does my foreign psychiatry training count as equivalent to U.S. board certification?
USCIS requires that your foreign medical degree and postgraduate training be equivalent to U.S. standards for a specialty occupation determination. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is typically required. Board eligibility or certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology strengthens your petition significantly, and some employers make it a condition of the offer before filing.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring child and adolescent psychiatrist roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for physician and psychiatry roles, so you can identify organizations already set up to sponsor rather than pitching from scratch. Focusing on these employers shortens your job search significantly and reduces the risk of receiving an offer that falls through once sponsorship complexity becomes clear.
Will working in an underserved area affect my visa or green card options?
Yes, in a significant way. Child and adolescent psychiatrists working in Health Professional Shortage Areas or Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas may qualify for a J-1 Conrad 30 waiver, which removes the two-year home residency requirement. For the EB-2 green card, documented service in underserved communities can support a National Interest Waiver self-petition, bypassing the PERM labor certification process entirely.
Can my employer sponsor me for a green card while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes. Concurrent H-1B status and EB-2 green card processing is standard for physician roles. Your employer files PERM labor certification with DOL first, then submits an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. Because child and adolescent psychiatry faces documented workforce shortages, PERM audits are less common than in oversupplied fields, though your employer should still document recruitment steps thoroughly.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.