Job Description
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location: Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: 2025 - 347
Department: Psychiatry 50000526
Business Unit(College/Institute): College of Medicine
FTE: 100
Reg-Temp: Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule: M-F with occasional weekend coverage
Requisition Category: Faculty
Requisition Title: Job Title/Academic Rank
Additional Requisition Title: Appointment Type DOQ - DEPENDS ON QUALS
Salary Range: Job/EEO Category Faculty
Job Requisition Begin Date: 12/16/2025
Position Summary The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha, NE, is recruiting an Addiction Medicine Physician to join our Addiction Division faculty. This position offers a unique blend of clinical care, teaching, and academic involvement. You will provide patient care in a busy addiction treatment clinic where addiction medicine physicians and addiction psychiatrists collaborate, while also teaching fellows, psychiatry residents, family medicine residents, and third‑year medical students.
Our Growing Addiction Division Includes: Outpatient addiction psychiatrist
Psychiatrist board‑certified in addiction medicine leading the Addiction Psychiatry Consult Liaison Service
Emergency medicine physician and pediatrician, both board‑certified in addiction medicine
Child and adolescent psychiatrist who is board‑certified in addiction medicine
Opportunity Highlights Teach with national leaders in addiction medicine education and research
Multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals and nurses in collegial environment
Enjoy a flexible schedule that supports work‑life harmony
Potential to develop innovative programs in integrated collaborative care
Pursue research and career growth opportunities, including potential leadership as Fellowship Program Director
Contribute to our ACGME‑accredited Addiction Medicine Fellowship, now recruiting for its 6th year
Exceptional Compensation & Benefits Physicians enjoy a highly competitive package, inclusive of variable compensation plan.
CME allowance
Competitive retirement contributions and other deferred comp opportunities
Comprehensive malpractice coverage
A full suite of health and wellness benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program qualified employer
Living in Omaha Omaha is one of the most affordable cities in the US, with one of the lowest costs of living nationwide. Recognized by Forbes as the #1 Best City to Move to in 2024. Omaha offers a thriving urban setting with an welcoming, family‑friendly atmosphere. Residents enjoy:
Top rated schools
A vibrant cultural scene
Abundant recreational opportunities
Qualifications The ideal candidate must be MD/DO (or equivalent degree) and is board certified/board eligible in addiction medicine.
M.D.
Board eligible or board certified in addiction medicine
Contact Contact Dr. Howard Liu, Psychiatry Department Chair at hyliu@unmc.edu with questions.
Apply Apply at:
Documents Required C.V.
Cover Letter
Requisition Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or unmcstaffing@unmc.edu to request an accommodation.
Working Environment & Physical Requirements WORKING ENVIRONMENT The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office environment, Clinical environment Other working environment NA
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT
Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally
Crawling Not Applicable
Driving
Driving Not Applicable
Kneeling
Kneeling Not Applicable
Reaching
Reaching Not Applicable
Sitting Over 5 hours
Standing
Standing Up to 2 hours
Squatting Not Applicable
Walking
Walking Up to 2 hours
EXPOSURES
Atmospheric
Atmospheric No
Blood/body fluids
Blood/body fluids Yes
Chemical hazards
Chemical hazards Yes
Working on or around moving machinery
Working on or around moving machinery No
Electrical current
Electrical current No
Noise No
Changes of temperature/humidity
Changes of temperature/humidity No
Wear PPE
Wear PPE No
Work with laboratory animals
Work with laboratory animals No
Radiation
Operating hand/power tools
Operating hand/power tools No
If you answered yes to any area above, please explain
This physician would work with outpatient and inpatient patients. Physician may be exposed to bodily fluids or medications in both of these settings. This physician would operate a computer.
Hand/Wrists
Fine Manipulation
Fine Manipulation Both
Repetitive Motion
Repetitive Motion Both
Grasping
Grasping NA
If you selected any area above, please explain
This physician would be writing, using the computer, and other equipment necessary for patient care.
Additional
Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.
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Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Flexible hours