REVISED Senior Staff Psychiatrist UNLV Student Wellness Student Counseling and Psychology Administrative R0146303
REVISED Senior Staff Psychiatrist UNLV Student Wellness Student Counseling and Psychology Administrative R0146303
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The University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) appreciates your interest in employment. We ask that you keep in mind the following when completing your application:
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Once a recruitment has closed applications will no longer be accepted. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process please contact Human Resources ator
Job Description
The University of Nevada Las Vegas invites applications for Senior Staff Psychiatrist UNLV Student Wellness Student Counseling and Psychology Administrative R0146303
ROLE of the POSITION
The Senior Staff Psychiatrist provides clinical care to students and supervises residents rotating at Student Wellness in the Psychiatry resident program in the Counseling and Psychological Services Center. The mission of the Senior 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 PGY3 psychiatry residents rotating with the Student Wellness. The Senior 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 followup care
- Hospitalize students that constitute danger to self or others
- Respond to psychiatric emergencies and provide backup 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 PGY3 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 13 years of experience as a licensed Psychiatrist.
- Candidates must havea 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 patients 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 evidencebased 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
- 57 years of experience as a licensed Psychiatrist
- 13 years of supervisory experience
- 13 years of management experience
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of AAAHC accreditation standards.
- Knowledge of teaching methods such as Blooms 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
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
- 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 ator .
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 R0146303 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 doctoraldegreegranting institution of approximately 30000 students and more than 3600 faculty and staff. To date UNLV has conferred more than 152000 degrees producing more than 130000 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 regions 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 332acre 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 Reports annual listing of the nations 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.
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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 persons age 40 or older) disability whether actual or perceived by others (including serviceconnected 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. Nondiscrimination 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 Universitys 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 NVFrank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553 Telephone:; Email: 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.; Telephone:FAX:; TDD:; Email: ; or to both.
Information pertaining to the Universitys 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
YesFullTime Equivalent
100.0Required Attachment(s)
Resume cover letter 3 professional references
Posting Close Date
12/31/2025Note 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 verifiedHR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty members 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 jobrelated tasks.
For positions that require driving evidence of a valid drivers 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 scheduleare subject to change based on organizational needs.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
