Academic Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry with Work-Life Balance

The University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry in Omaha, NE, is looking for a Consultation Liaison Psychiatrist to join our dynamic faculty team. This position offers a rewarding blend of clinical practice, teaching, and the opportunity to engage with a diverse patient population, while contributing to the development of future healthcare providers.

With 41 dedicated faculty members, our department co-administers a fully accredited residency program in general psychiatry and post-doctoral fellowship programs in addiction medicine and forensic psychiatry.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Balanced Work Schedule - enjoy a flexible 8-5 schedule that supports a family-friendly work-life balance
• Collaborative Environment - work within a collegial team that includes psychiatrists, residents, APP’s, and social workers
• Program Development - opportunities to contribute to the creation of innovative clinical programs, particularly in integrated collaborative care
• Professional Growth - participate in quality improvement initiatives, departmental committees, and programs tailored to your professional interests

Exceptional Compensation & Benefits

Physicians enjoy a highly competitive package, inclusive of a variable compensation plan. Additional benefits include:

• 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) 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 a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Residents enjoy:

• Top-rated schools
• A vibrant cultural scene
• Abundant recreational opportunities

The ideal candidate will be board certified/eligible with interests in providing inpatient psychiatric consultation services to our hospitalized patients, both general psychiatry and addiction psychiatry. Fellowship training and/or board certification/eligibility for consultation-liaison psychiatry or addiction psychiatry is preferred but not required.

For more information, please contact Dr. Howard Liu, Chair of the Psychiatry Department, at hyliu@unmc.edu. 

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is a premier public academic health sciences center in Omaha, dedicated to improving health through education, research, patient care, and community engagement. UNMC includes six colleges, two degree-granting institutes, and a graduate studies program, offering more than 100 academic programs and training more health professionals than any other institution in Nebraska.

UNMC is nationally recognized for its research and innovation, with over $280 million in annual research expenditures supporting basic science, clinical trials, and translational research that advances patient care. As one of the region’s largest employers, UNMC partners closely with Nebraska Medicine, its primary clinical affiliate, to deliver exceptional care and train the next generation of health professionals.

Our mission is to lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research, and extraordinary patient care. This work is guided by our shared iTEACH values — Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage, and Healing — which shape our culture and daily practice.