"Addiction Medicine Physician/Rank DOQ"

Position Summary

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha, NE, is recruiting an Addiction Medicine Physician to join our Addiction Division faculty. This position offers a unique blend of clinical care, teaching, and academic involvement. You will provide patient care in a busy addiction treatment clinic where addiction medicine physicians and addiction psychiatrists collaborate, while also teaching fellows, psychiatry residents, family medicine residents, and third-year medical students.

Our growing Addiction Division includes:
-Outpatient addiction psychiatrist
-Psychiatrist board-certified in addiction medicine leading the Addiction Psychiatry Consult Liaison Service
-Emergency medicine physician and pediatrician, both board-certified in addiction medicine
-Child and adolescent psychiatrist who is board-certified in addiction medicine

Opportunity Highlights

• Teach with national leaders in addiction medicine education and research
• Multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals and nurses in collegial environment
• Enjoy a flexible schedule that supports work-life harmony
• Potential to develop innovative programs in integrated collaborative care
• Pursue research and career growth opportunities, including potential leadership as Fellowship Program Director
• Contribute to our ACGME-accredited Addiction Medicine Fellowship, now recruiting for its 6th year

Exceptional Compensation & Benefits

Physicians enjoy a highly competitive package, inclusive of variable compensation plan.

Additional benefits include:
-CME allowance
-Competitive retirement contributions and other deferred comp opportunities
-Comprehensive malpractice coverage
-A full suite of health and wellness benefits
-Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer

Living in Omaha

Omaha is one of the most affordable cities in the US, with one of the lowest costs of living nationwide. Recognized by Forbes as the #1 Best City to Move to in 2024. Omaha offers a thriving urban setting with a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Residents enjoy:
-Top rated schools
-A vibrant cultural scene
-Abundant recreational opportunities

The ideal candidate must be MD/DO (or equivalent degree) and is board certified/board eligible in addiction medicine.

Contact Dr. Howard Liu, Psychiatry Department Chair at hyliu@unmc.edu with questions.

Required Qualifications:
M.D.
Board eligible or board certified in addiction medicine