Requisition Details
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION
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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
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
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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.
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This physician would be writing, using the computer and other equipment necessary for patient care.
Addtional
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