Addiction Psychiatrist/Rank DOQ

Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location Omaha, NE Requisition Number: 2026 - 223 Department Psychiatry 50000526 Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine FTE:

100

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule M-F with occasional weekend coverage Requisition Category Faculty Requisition Title Addiction Psychiatrist/Rank DOQ Job Title/Academic Rank Addiction Psychiatrist/Rank DOQ Additional Requisition Title Appointment Type DOQ - DEPENDS ON QUALS Salary Range Commensurate with experience Job/EEO Category Faculty Job Requisition Begin Date 12/16/2025

Position Qualification

Position Summary

Addiction Medicine Psychiatry Opportunity Awaits at the University of Nebraska Medical Center

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE is recruiting an addiction psychiatrist to join our addiction division 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 intensive outpatient program.

The rapidly growing Psychiatry Department and Addiction Division currently is comprised of an outpatient addiction psychiatrist, psychiatrist running the consult service, and an emergency medicine physician and pediatrician, all board certified in addiction medicine. The Addiction Medicine Fellowship is entering its 7th year. 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 Americas Best Hospitals and the top hospital in Nebraska.

Opportunity highlights:

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

• Addiction Medicine Fellowship that is in its 5th year allows for ample teaching opportunities

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 Mens College World Series and the world-renowned Henry Doorly Zoo

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/94688.

Required Qualifications

M.D.

Board eligible or board certified in addiction medicine and psychiatry

Supplemental Qualifications

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed.

Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office environment, Clinical environment Other working environment

NA

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally Crawling Not Applicable Driving Not Applicable Kneeling Not Applicable Reaching Occasionally Sitting Over 5 hours Standing Up to 2 hours Squatting Not Applicable Walking Up to 2 hours

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric No Blood/body fluids Yes Chemical hazards Yes Working on or around moving machinery No Electrical current No Noise No Changes of temperature/humidity No Wear PPE No Work with laboratory animals No Radiation Operating hand/power tools No If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

This physician would work with outpatient and inpatient patients. Physician may be exposed to bodily fluids or medications in both of these settings. This physician would operate a computer.

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation Both Repetitive Motion Both Grasping NA If you selected any area above, please explain

This physician would be writing, using the computer and other equipment necessary for patient care.

Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• C.V.
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a MD?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you board certified or board eligible?

• Yes

• No

• • How did you hear about this position?

• Careerlink

• Employee Referral

• HERC

• Indeed

• Job Fair

• Lincoln Journal Star

• Linkedin

• Omaha World Herald

• UNMC Job Site

• Facebook

• NEWorks

• Handshake

• Other

• • If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

(Open Ended Question)