"Addiction Medicine Psychiatrist/Rank DOQ"

Position Summary

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE is recruiting an addiction psychiatrist to join our faculty. This unique opportunity shares time between a busy Addiction Psychiatry Consult Liaison Service and a robust outpatient addiction psychiatry practice that involves directing a true dual diagnosis outpatient program.

The rapidly growing Psychiatry Department and Addiction Division currently is comprised of an outpatient addiction psychiatrist, two board certified addiction medicine psychiatrists running the consult service, and an emergency medicine physician and pediatrician, all board certified in addiction medicine.

Nebraska Medicine, our hospital partner, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report for the past 20 years. This means we continue to be ranked as one of America's Best Hospitals and the top hospital in Nebraska.

Opportunity Highlights

• A culture in which Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Antiracism are the foundation of our work
• Teaching opportunities alongside national leaders in psychiatry education and research
• Multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals and nurses in a collegial environment
• Flexible schedule for work life balance
• Potential to develop novel clinical programs in integrated collaborative care
• Abundant research and career advancement including potential for addiction medicine fellowship program director

Community Highlights

• Omaha, Nebraska is rated by Forbes magazine one of the top five best cities to raise a family
• Continually earns national accolades for quality of life
• Cost of living is 19 percent less than the national average
• Thriving arts and entertainment scene
• Home of the NCAA Men's College World Series and the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo

Required Qualifications

M.D.
Board eligible or board certified in addiction medicine and psychiatry

Our compensation package is extremely competitive and includes comprehensive benefits, generous CME and faculty development funding are offered. The ideal candidate must be an MD/DO (or equivalent degree), who is board certified/eligible in addiction psychiatry or addiction medicine.

Contact Dr. Howard Liu, Psychiatry Department Chair at hyliu@unmc.edu with questions. Interested candidates may apply online with CV and letter of interest at https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/73212. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.