REVISED • Staff Psychiatrist, UNLV Student Wellness, Student Counseling and Psychology Administrative

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Staff Psychiatrist, UNLV Student Wellness, Student Counseling and Psychology Administrative [R0146094]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Staff Psychiatrist provides clinical care to students and in the Counseling and Psychological Services Center. Participation of the resident program may include supervision of residents. The mission of the Staff Psychiatrist is to improve the behavioral, mental and physical health of students by promoting high levels of psychiatric care. The Staff Psychiatrist also promotes teaching by facilitating supervision with PGY-3 psychiatry residents rotating with Student Wellness. The Staff Psychiatrist will assist in continuous monitoring of clinical services to strive to improve services as available and in line with patient / student needs.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

Evaluate and treat patients for psychiatric conditions.

Prescribe psychiatric medication, monitor medication effectiveness, and provide follow-up care

Hospitalize students that constitute danger to self or others

Respond to psychiatric emergencies and provide back-up crisis care for other clinicians as needed

Generate patient correspondence

Arrange for the appropriate transfer and discharge of patients

Maintain timely patient treatment records

Maintain adequate continuing education for clinical education requirements.

Provide culturally competent care to our diverse campus population

Comply with federal and state laws and regulations governing the practice of medicine. Follow Student Wellness policy and procedures.

Participate in the training and supervision of PGY-3 psychiatric residents as needed.

Assist in oversight of the residency program when the Director is out of office.

Assist in monitoring, evaluating, and improving patient care and program effectiveness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires an MD or DO from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and / or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Candidates must have successfully completed a Psychiatry Residency program and have 1-3 years of experience as a licensed Psychiatrist.

Candidates must have a valid medical license in Nevada.

Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

KNOWLEDGE

Comprehensive knowledge of the DSM5.

Extensive knowledge of psychiatric medications used to treat psychiatric illnesses.

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws are governing the practice of medicine.

Knowledge of collaborative care practices.

Knowledge of issues facing college and professional students.

Knowledge of and compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations as they pertain to student information and patient electronic health records

SKILLS

Comprehensively evaluate a patient's psychiatric needs.

Create broad treatment plans that take a holistic approach to patient care.

Provide longitudinal care to psychiatric patients that result in positive outcomes.

Utilize evidence-based treatments.

Effective oral and written communication.

Engage others in a collaborative fashion.

Synthesize data to determine clinical outcomes.

ABILITIES

Practice medicine in an ethical manner.

Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of students, faculty, and staff.

Remain calm and clear headed during a crisis.

Interact professionally with staff and patients alike.

Creatively solve problems.

Set high clinical standards.

Clearly articulate ideas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

5-7 years of experience as a licensed Psychiatrist

1-3 years of supervisory experience

1-3 years of management experience

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of AAAHC accreditation standards.

Knowledge of teaching methods such as Bloom's taxonomy.

ABILITIES

Understand complex systems of clinical care.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Use one of the following statements :

Salary is $208,185-$223,308. Unable to offer more than stated salary.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

Competitive total rewards package including :

Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision

Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

No state income tax

Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

Employee recognition and appreciation programs

Connect with colleagues with shared interests

Personal and professional development opportunities

UNLV athletics ticket discounts

Statewide employee purchase program discounts

RebelCard discounts on and off campus

Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

• REVISED
• HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on March 21, 2025.

Materials should be addressed to , Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, “R0146094” in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us on line at : http : / / www.unlv.edu

EEO / AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to : Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone : (702) 895-4055; Email : titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone : 1-800-421-3481 FAX : 202-453-6012; TDD : 1-800-877-8339; Email : OCR@ed.gov; or to both.

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Resume, cover letter, 3 professional references

Posting Close Date

12 / 31 / 2025

Note to Applicant

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements (if a closing date is provided).

Recruitments that provide a work schedule are subject to change based on organizational needs.

Salary : $208,185 - $223,308