Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Assistant / Associate Professor, Psychiatry, Kirk Kerkorian Sch[...]

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Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, Assistant / Associate Professor, Psychiatry, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine

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Role of the Position

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine is seeking to expand the Psychiatry faculty. These positions include patient care in the outpatient clinics, consultation-liaison setting at our affiliate hospital with both adults, adolescents and children in addition to key leadership and education positions for medical student and resident education in the department.

Clinical practice in the department focuses on consultation-liaison services at our affiliate hospital and outpatient services at Mojave Counseling, a multidisciplinary community mental health clinic. Educational opportunities include working with residents and fellows in a clinical and didactic setting, medical school curriculum development and precepting for third- and fourth-year medical students.

The Department of Psychiatry in Las Vegas is responsible for the training of approximately 45 Psychiatry residents and fellows in general psychiatry residency and both child & adolescent and forensic psychiatry fellowships. The program’s consultation liaison service is affiliated with University Medical Center (UMC) and outpatient care is with Mojave Counseling, both of which offer a comprehensive mix of inpatient and ambulatory teaching experiences. The department's goal is to ensure that each resident and fellow possesses the knowledge, procedural skills, critical thinking and professionalism required to succeed as a psychiatrist.

Profile of the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine

The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV has been transforming healthcare in Southern Nevada since 2017. Our mission is to serve our patients, students, medical professionals, and community as a transformational force for improving healthcare in Nevada. Our faculty, students, residents, and fellows have had their research published in top-tier peer-reviewed journals. With a group practice, UNLV Health provides care to more than 10,000 patients per month in its 17 primary care and specialty care clinics, and its partner hospitals. For more information, visit us online at :

Minimum Qualifications

• This position requires a 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).
• Supervisory experience with psychiatry residents in various settings and engage in curriculum development and didactic teaching of students and residents.
• Maintain a clinical practice within a multidisciplinary team in a community mental health outpatient setting.
• Participate in clinical scholarship, mentoring residents in the production of abstracts, and case reports.
• Demonstrate leadership and conflict resolution skills among people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds.
• Participate in service activities in the department and school of medicine that may include committees for resident and student curriculum and various faculty affairs.
• Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency by the time of hire.
• Must be ABPN certified in general psychiatry within 2 years of hire date.
• The preferred candidate will have experience working in acute care hospitals or community mental health
• In addition, the candidate will have experience with resident and student teaching and supervision.

Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date. Candidates must be eligible for an unrestricted Nevada medical license, Nevada pharmacy and DEA licenses, and malpractice insurance. They must also meet credentialing requirements and be able to obtain privileges at affiliated hospitals and other site locations as needed.

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 and Benefits

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

Benefits of Working At UNLV

Perks & Programs

How To Apply

Submit a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience. 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.

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Profile of the University

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution with approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. UNLV is an R1 research university and is committed to diversity and community engagement. For more information, visit

Equity, Title IX, Safety

EEO / AA Statement : UNLV is committed to a work environment free of discrimination. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Title IX and related policies apply; inquiries may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator. Safety and security information is available online.

Job Details

Note : This description may include links and references to internal processes. Closing date : 12 / 31 / 2025.

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