Academic counselor Jobs in Reno, NV

Position Purpose

As a Physician_Academic Psychiatrist, the employee provides clinical care either directly or through supervision of residents / fellows in both the outpatient and inpatient settings. The employee may deliver clinical care and supervision of clinical care to patients within their scope of practice and licensure, which may include children, adolescents, or adults. This position is responsible for evaluating patients and delivering psychiatric (therapy, somatic, and psychosocial interventions) services to individuals, couples, families, and groups within regulatory and / or accrediting guidelines. The employee also provides clinical teaching, didactic teaching, and administrative duties as defined by the role.

UNR Med Core Faculty exemplify commitment to leadership in medical student, resident, and / or fellow education and program administration to meet the goal of continuous program improvement. The position involves working in tandem with departmental leadership in the organization, implementation, and supervision of essential training experiences. Duties include but are not limited to the clinical supervision of medical students, residents, and fellows, didactic teaching responsibilities, and committee participation.

Faculty members are a foundational element of undergraduate and graduate medical education. They teach medical students, residents, and fellows how to care for patients. They provide an important bridge allowing trainees to grow and become practice-ready, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care. They are role models for future generations of physicians by demonstrating compassion, commitment to excellence in teaching and patient care, professionalism, and a dedication to lifelong learning. Faculty members experience the pride and joy of fostering the growth and development of future colleagues. The care they provide is enhanced by the opportunity to teach.

Faculty members recognize and respond to the needs of the patients, residents, community, and institution. They create an effective learning environment by acting in a professional manner and attending to the well-being of the residents and themselves.

Overall responsibilities :

• Faculty must become certified and maintain American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) certification.
• Work with the program leadership to ensure the program's missions and aims are being met.
• Work continuously to adhere to Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements and / or the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) based on assigned roles.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to education and teaching.
• Administer and maintain an educational environment conducive to education.
• Assist with the development and implementation of evaluation tools.
• Lead or participate in projects designed to improve, enhance, and support the quality of training.

Other :

Nature and Scope

The incumbent obtains history, examines, diagnoses, counsels, and treats patients within the physician’s area of specialty and experience. The incumbent makes critical decisions regarding medical care. The incumbent works closely and in cooperation with the management staff, directs comments, and questions to the appropriate management person, and follows administrative policies. The incumbent has responsibilities for clinical teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows within their scope of practice. The incumbent actively participates in physician governance meetings, management decisions, and follows policies adopted by Renown Health and its medical staff and UNR Med. The incumbent stays abreast of current advances in medicine by reviewing recent publications, attending in-services and educational meetings, and attending continuing medical education programs in the appropriate field. The incumbent is expected to provide teaching duties and educational administrative duties that are assigned and agreed upon within the affiliation with University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

This position provides patient care, teaching duties, and academic administrative duties.

Disclaimer

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements - Required and / or Preferred

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Description

Education :

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or foreign equivalent (such as MBBS or MBChB), or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.

Experience :

Prior experience in referenced specialty, preferred.

License(s) :

Must possess and maintain a current and valid State of Nevada Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic (DO) medicine license. Controlled substance License to Prescribe issued by the State of Nevada and Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the DEA, required.

Certification(s) :

Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in General Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). If the Provider is Board Eligible at the time of hire, Certification(s) must be obtained within two (2) years of employment.

Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Certification Life Support (ACLS) required. Prefer American Heart Association (AHA) approved certification but will accept online certification from American Red Cross Training Services, Advanced Medical Certification, or ACLS Certification Institute.

Computer / Typing :

Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word and have the ability to use the computer to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Ability to credential through Renown’s Medical Staff and / or payor credentialing, as applicable.

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