Medicine, Reno - University of Nevada School of Medicine United States of America
The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778. Job Description The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position in Child Behavioral Health. This position has a unique focus on working with Medicaid as a policy consultant to expand care and improve health outcomes in Nevada. This position also includes a clinical service component, a teaching component, and the opportunity to advance programmatic initiatives as described below. The ideal candidate will demonstrate mission, vision and values alignment with UNR Med, Medicaid, and Renown Health. We value innovation, creativity, and commitment to improving health equity and access. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to communicate across a spectrum of health literacy levels to a variety of audiences, build relationships with institutions such as Federally Qualified Health Centers and managed care centers, work collaboratively in a team including UNR Med, Renown Health, Medicaid and community stakeholders, and proactively build and improve programs or projects to expand access to clinical care and education will be pivotal to success in the role. Additionally, it is preferred that candidates have had first-hand experience treating individuals with Medicaid insurance. Preferred experience in this role includes providing care fir youth with Medicaid in outpatient behavioral health, in home, or community-based services. Experience is desired of serving patient populations with specific needs such as youth with co-occurring developmental needs, those involved in foster care, those with substance abuse challenges and/or those that have intersected with the criminal justice system. Trauma informed care, including clinical best practices relating to CBT and DBT will contribute to success in the role. Duties and Responsibilities Medicaid Serve as a clinical expert and advisor on child and adolescent psychiatry to state Medicaid officials in support of improving outcomes for children with serious emotional and behavioral health challenges in Nevada; Attend and actively participate in regular meetings with state Medicaid officials and stakeholders as a subject matter expert and clinical program advisor on the unique needs of Nevadan children with behavioral health needs and the needs of their families and caregivers; Recommend suggested program changes and help develop strategies enact changes in consultation to state Medicaid officials that can be used to attract and retain a qualified health care workforce for meeting the needs of children with serious behavioral health challenges, statewide; Serve on any state advisory boards, committees, and workgroups, when needed, as a representative of the university in support of the state’s efforts to improve outcomes for children in Nevada with unmet behavioral health needs; Conduct academic research and literature reviews and draft summaries of research findings in support of improving the quality of care for children with behavioral health needs; Provide clinical-based reviews and policy recommendations for the state’s efforts to increase access to community-based treatment, therapies, and related services for children with behavioral health needs with the goal of reducing the need for residential or institutional placement of this child population; Review proposed and current Medicaid benefit coverage, payment and utilization management policies and make clinical-based recommendations that will improve outcomes for children with behavioral health needs; Provide expert guidance to state Medicaid officials on the appropriate standards of care and clinical needs for children with behavioral health needs in the development of new programs and policies at Medicaid; Develop and host trainings for other health care providers and stakeholders on best practices for providing care to children with behavioral health needs in Nevada and support Medicaid’s efforts to engage providers in utilizing a statewide standardized screening and assessment tool for determining the appropriate course of therapy or treatment for a child; and Serve as a clinical expert advisor to state Medicaid officials in the review of certain appeals by recipients or providers in response to state denials for payment or coverage, where the core issue in the appeal presents complex clinical questions and requires the medical knowledge of a physician. Coordinate with key staff at state-contracted managed care plans, like the behavioral health medical officers, as requested by the state, for children’s behavioral health priority projects. Evidence Based Education and Training Psychiatry training and education for current medical students, residents, fellows and other health professions students at UNR Med and other health professions schools, including potential Interprofessional Education (IPE) opportunities Outpatient Youth Behavioral Health Clinical Care Deliver patient care as a youth behavioral health provider to increase access for Medicaid patients. Required Qualifications MD, DO or equivalent ABPN Board Certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry ABPN Board Certification in Psychiatry OR Psychologist licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the State of Nevada Compensation Grade Academic appointment commensurate with experience Total Compensation The total compensation package includes a competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, thirty (30) days of sick leave provided upon start date and two (2) days of sick leave accrued per full month after the first year of service, two (2) days of annual leave accrued each full month, along with many other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents. For more information, please visit: UNR Benefits Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program Department Information For more information about the School of Medicine, please visit https://med.unr.edu/ For more information about the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, please visit https://med.unr.edu/faculty-and-staff/unr-med-departments/psychiatry-behavioral-sciences Search Contact Luis Nardi Search Coordinator lnardi@med.unr.edu ExemptYes Full-Time Equivalent100.0% Required Attachment(s) 1) Resume/CV 2) Letters of Application (Cover letter) 3) Three professional references (include name, title, company/organization, email address, phone number) 4) One-page inclusivity statement: Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying. Please also highlight contributions you have made to this goal in your previous role(s). University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) For over 50 years the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has trained physicians who are leading the way to 'A Healthy Nevada', nation, and world. Community-based and research-intensive, UNR Med is committed to our four-part mission of education, research, clinical service, and diversity. We show this commitment through our demonstrated core values: people are our strength, we innovate and improve, we serve with integrity, and we success with trust and respect. The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is an inclusive and engaged community. We recognize that diverse faculty and leaders add value to the educational experience and promote excellence in our teaching, patient care, and research missions. We seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to our mission and uphold our core values. Our mission has guided our growth in graduating the next generation of primary and specialty care physicians and medical researchers while maintaining personalized instruction. The School of Medicine has statewide outreach with a local touch providing patient care, health services, and training physicians in Reno, Nevada and in the state’s rural communities. We are expanding provider education to train medical specialists as Medical Doctors as well as Speech Pathologists and Physician Assistants. We are actively expanding technologically-advanced infrastructure to keep pace with our world-class research to meet the needs of students, patients, and researchers. We seek to create an environment that serves all who enter our doors, from the physicians who teach our learners to our employees, patients, and students. This posting is open until filled Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. Posting Close Date Note to Applicant A background check will 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 verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. 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 job-related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs. University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries. Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.” Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics. The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty. Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google’s TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation. In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state. Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world. The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience. Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education. For more information, please visit the University’s website. 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