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The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) and Renown Health invite applications for a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time academic appointment with a robust clinic practice in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry across various outpatient multidisciplinary clinics and potential for specialty clinics in collaboration with therapists.  
• Protected time for scholarly activity, including education, QI, or clinical research.
• Monday – Friday schedule
• Flexible, sustainable work-life balance
• Active participation in teaching medical students, residents, fellows, and PA students
• Opportunities to contribute academically through curriculum development, simulation education, or research initiatives
• Collaborative environment within an integrated academic health system

Compensation/Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive faculty compensation model commensurate with experience and academic rank
• Academic Rank of Assistant, Associate or Professor of Psychiatry (upon cv review)
• Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
• Seven weeks of annual leave (including CME)
• CME and Board Exam reimbursement
• Employer-paid short-term disability
• Employer-paid malpractice with tail coverage
• Start-to-work bonus/relocation assistance
• No state income tax
• As a 501(c)(3), Renown Health qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• UNR faculty benefits including access to print and online books and journals through the UNR Med Savitt Medical Library

Qualifications:

• MD or DO and Board Eligible/Board Certified in General Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, teaching and scholarly activity
• Eligible for Nevada medical licensure, state pharmacy and DEA

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) is a research-intensive, community-based medical school.  With over $30 million in annual grants and contracts, our transformative and ground-breaking research not only sets us apart but serves to attract top-tier researchers and students. UNR Med trains future physicians in our M.D. program, residents and fellows in our Graduate Medical Education programs as well as physician assistants, speech pathologists and audiologists, and scientists in our Physician Assistant, Speech Pathology and Audiology and graduate degree (Ph.D.) programs.  

In 2021, Renown Health and UNR Med joined to form Nevada’s first integrated academic health system to advance our mission and commitment to supporting health and advancing healthcare across the state by expanding clinical care, medical education, clinical research and access to evidence-based care.

Renown Health is Nevada’s largest, not-for-profit integrated academic healthcare network serving northern Nevada, Lake Tahoe and northeast California.  With a diverse workforce of more than 8,000 employees, Renown Health has fostered a longstanding culture of excellence, determination and innovation.  Our organization is comprised of the area’s only Trauma Center, two acute care hospitals, a children’s hospital, an acute rehabilitation hospital and a physician-led, highly esteemed medical group.

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is a dynamic and rapidly growing academic unit committed to excellence in clinical care, medical education, and research. Our department includes specialty divisions and plays an integral role in medical education supporting teaching in our M.D. program and our an ACGME-accredited psychiatry residency and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship. Faculty are deeply engaged in advancing patient-centered care, community health, and innovative clinical and translational research. AS a part of an academic-community partnership with Renown Health, the department is uniquely positioned to expand access to high-quality care across northern Nevada while training the next generation of physicians and health professionals.

The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is a unique collaboration between UNR Med, Renown Health and several community-based clinical partners. The division aims to improve the mental health of Nevada youths through direct patient care and by training the next generation of knowledgeable, skilled and empathetic child and adolescent psychiatrists. This division emphasizes treatment with a balance of biological and psychosocial interventions at the individual, family and systems-based levels.

Living in Reno/Lake Tahoe

Reno/Tahoe is in one of the West’s most desirable regions offering four seasons, more than 300 days of sunshine and a welcoming family-friendly community. The city features a vibrant dining scene, growing arts and culture, and abundant recreational opportunities. With easy access to nearby Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains, residents enjoy world-class outdoor activities year-round – from skiing in the winter to hiking and biking in the summer – providing an exceptional quality of life.