Clinical Faculty Position, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist – Department of Pediatric Medicine

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.

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
• Clincally relevant scholarship aligned with individual interests

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

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.

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

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