Faculty Position, Department of Pediatric Medicine - Psychiatry Division

Join a world-renowned institution dedicated to advancing treatment for children with catastrophic diseases.

At St. Jude, we have one common goal: find cures for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases through research and treatment.

We have a unique opportunity for a highly motivated, board-certified (or eligible) Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Faculty Member. The Division of Psychiatry, within the Department of Pediatric Medicine, works in close coordination with a skilled psychosocial team including psychology, neuropsychology, social work, child life, music therapy, and pastoral care. Our practice focuses on ensuring children diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses can receive treatment while minimizing distress and potential psychiatric effects related to their disease or its treatment. The Division of Psychiatry coordinates our care with world-renowned oncologists, hematologists, infectious disease experts, and other leaders in their field. We are active in education, quality improvement, and are developing research that will further inform our care and our field.

As a faculty member, you'll experience the benefits of working in an environment where patient care and treatment are prioritized above all else. This is a remarkable opportunity to be part of a collaborative workplace where all employees share the same commitment to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve. St. Jude is ranked on Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Places to Work For" since 2010 and is ranked a 'Leader in Pediatric Oncology' by US News and World Report since 2008. We are the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center devoted solely to children and our psychiatry providers work exclusively with children, adolescents, and young adults. This gives us a unique perspective in the small but growing field of psychiatric oncology. Further, our patients often travel to St. Jude from many regions and countries, often living near our hospital for months or years. This allows for greater continuity of care than many other psychiatric providers working in consult/liaison roles.

Memphis, one of the best-kept-secrets in the U.S.

This position is based in Memphis, TN, and we offer an excellent relocation package. Memphis is a family-friendly metropolitan area that more than a million residents call home. Memphis is recognized for its world-class music, food and hospitality. Cost of living is one of our biggest attractions; in fact, Money listed Memphis as one of the least expensive cities in which to raise a child. Mild winters and beautiful green spaces make the city a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts - there are over 200 miles of bike-friendly lanes with more being added. Forbes recently named Memphis the 4th happiest city in which to work and the U.S. News and World Report ranked the Memphis metro area as a "Best Place to Live." Additionally, Tennessee residents enjoy no state income tax.

About the Psychiatry Division

• Works with children, adolescents, and young adults with complex medical conditions, including oncologic, hematologic, and infectious diseases

• Located within a medical center that includes both inpatient and outpatient care within the same hospital complex. This allows flexibility to see patients who may require unexpected medical hospitalization simply by walking from the psychiatry clinic to the inpatient setting (a <5-minute walk, indoors)

• Collaborates and receive support from a well-developed psychosocial team including psychologists, neuropsychologists, social workers, case managers, spiritual care, child life, and others.

• Numerous opportunities for committee involvement, quality improvement / research, conference attendance, and education / professional development.

• Maintain a high degree of autonomy in your professional decision making and in pursing areas of interest pertinent to your work.

About St. Jude Research

• Multidisciplinary collaboration is a cornerstone of our institutional culture, where scientists and clinicians work together to advance our mission

• One of the world's largest cancer survivorship research programs

• The first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute

• More clinical trials for cancer than any other U.S. children's hospital

Qualifications
Applicants should have an MD or DO degree (or equivalent). Successful candidates will have trained at ACGME accredited psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship programs. Candidates must be eligible for a State of Tennessee medical/osteopathic license. Fellows in their final year of training are also encouraged to apply.

To apply
Please submit a letter of inquiry and CV directly online.

For more information:
Andrew Elliott, MD
Division of Psychiatry
262 Danny Thomas Place, MS # 140
Memphis, TN 38105-3678
Phone: 901-595-0388
Fax: 901-595-1165
Email: darrell.elliott@stjude.org

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Olivia Glassell
Phone: 901-595-4990
Email: olivia.funderburg@stjude.org

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