Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

University of Utah Health; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Las Vegas, NV to provide comprehensive evaluation, consultation and treatment for youth with psychiatric illness. The role includes integrated behavioral health in pediatric clinics and outpatient care, with academic activities in education, research, and administration.

The successful candidate will have completed fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and be Board Eligible/Certified in Psychiatry and in CA

Qualifications

• Fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry completed.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Medical license in Utah and Nevada required.
• Academic appointment commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, consultation and treatment to youth with psychiatric illness in Las Vegas.
• Deliver integrated behavioral health support in pediatric clinics and subspecialty outpatient care.
• Contribute to education, investigation, administration and/or advocacy.
• Engage in teaching and research as part of academic duties.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Consultation

Integrated behavioral health

Education

Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Board Certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Medical license (Utah & Nevada)

Job description

Position Information

Position/Rank Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist / Rank Dependent on Qualifications

Department 00848 - Pediatric Administration

City Las Vegas, NV

Track Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin

Details

The Division of Pediatric Behavioral Health at the University of Utah School of Medicine is recruiting a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide assessment, consultation, and treatment to youth with psychiatric illness in the Las Vegas, NV area. Clinical activities will include providing integrated behavioral health support in pediatric clinics in addition to subspeciality psychiatric outpatient care. In addition to clinical service, there is an expectation for academic work including education, investigation, administration, and/or advocacy.

Qualified candidates must have successfully completed fellowship training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and be Board Eligible/Board Certified in both Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Medical License in the State of Utah and Nevada is required. The selected candidate will receive a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatrics on the Clinical or Tenure Track at the academic level commensurate with experience and qualifications

The Department/University offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including a variety of medical and dental plans from which to choose, paid time off, and non-contributory retirement contributions equal to 20.2% of annual earnings.

For additional information about the position, please contact Lisa Giles, M.D., Division Chief of Pediatric Behavioral Health, at [e-mail].

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu.

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date 04/22/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number PRN04045F

Type Faculty