Description
Position Summary
As a Consult-Liaison Psychiatrist, Employee provides clinical care either directly or through supervision of residents/fellows in the hospital settings. Employee may deliver clinical care and supervision of clinical care to patients within their scop of practice and licensure within regulatory and/or accrediting guidelines. The employee also provides clinical teaching, didactic teaching, and administrative duties as defined by the role.
UNR Med Core Faculty exemplify commitment to leadership in medical student, resident, and/or fellow education and program administration to meet the goal of continuous program improvement. The position involves working in tandem with departmental leadership in the organization, implementation, and supervision of essential training experiences. Duties include but not limited to the clinical supervision of medical students, residents, and fellows, didactic teaching responsibilities, and committee participation.
Faculty members are a foundational element of undergraduate and graduate medical education. Faculty members teach medical students, residents, and fellows how to care for patients. They provide an important bridge allowing trainees to grow and become practice-ready, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care. They are role models for future generations of physicians by demonstrating compassion, commitment to excellence in teaching and patient care, professionalism, and a dedication to lifelong learning. Faculty members experience the pride and joy of fostering the growth and development of future colleagues. The care they provide is enhanced by the opportunity to teach.
Faculty members recognize and respond to the needs of the patients, residents, community, and institution. They create an effective learning environment by acting in a professional manner and attending to the well-being of the residents and themselves.
Education and Training
Support the teaching mission of UNR Med and Renown Health by participating in the education and supervision of learners.
Promote continuing education and professional development for CCC staff.
Qualifications
MD or DO with current licensure to practice medicine in the state of Nevada.
Board certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
Additional board certification or fellowship training in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry is preferred.
Minimum of three years of post-residency clinical experience, including experience in emergency psychiatry, crisis care, or community psychiatry.
Prior leadership or administrative experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated commitment to health equity, continuous quality improvement, and team-based care.
Additional Information
This is a faculty position eligible for academic appointment through the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med).
