Clinical Psychologist/Faculty Rank DOQ

University of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible schedule

Opportunities to develop clinical dr​​

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha, NE is actively seeking a Clinical Psychologist for the psychiatry department. The role requires a doctoral degree in psychology and experience in women’s health, including peripartum/postpartum services, with a commitment to evidence-based care and a biopsychosocial approach within a multidisciplinary team.

Outstanding communication skills and independent problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in psychology from an APA/CPA-accredited or equivalent program.
• Experience in women’s health including peripartum/postpartum services.
• Commitment to evidence-based care and collaborative team approach.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Independent problem-solving and self-directed work experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation, diagnosis, consultation and treatment using a biopsychosocial approach.
• Collaborate with the health care team to support patient care.
• Develop and support clinical programs in integrated collaborative care.
• Engage in teaching and mentorship of learners and staff.

Skills

Doctoral degree in psychology

Peripartum/postpartum psychology

Biopsychosocial approach

Interpersonal communication

Independent problem-solving

Education

APA/CPA-accredited PhD in psychology

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

2026 - 122

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

Clinical Psychologist/Faculty Rank DOQ

Job Title / Academic Rank

Clinical Psychologist/Faculty Rank DOQ

Appointment Type

DOQ - DEPENDS ON QUALS

Salary Range

95,000-110,000

Job/EEO Category

Faculty

Job Requisition Begin Date

03/27/2026

Position Summary

The University of Nebraska Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry, in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a Clinical Psychologist. The ideal candidate will have a doctoral degree in psychology from an APA / CPA -accredited or equivalent doctoral program with an APA / CPA accredited or equivalent doctoral internship required. The ideal candidate will have experience in women’s health, including providing peripartum and postpartum psychological services, and a commitment to providing evidence-based care (e.g., evaluation, diagnosis, consultation and treatment) to patients within the organization and affiliated institutions using a biopsychosocial approach in concert with other members of the patient’s health care team for the purpose of preventing or eliminating symptomatic, maladaptive, or undesired behavior and/or facilitating adaptation to physical illness, accident, or injury. Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required. Independent problem-solving skills and self-directed work experience required.

These opportunities offer:

• Medical student, resident and interprofessional teaching alongside national leaders in psychiatric education and research.
• Multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals in partnership with more than 450 primary and specialty care physicians.
• Highly competitive compensation package.
• Flexible schedule in a family friend environment for work life balance.
• Potential to develop novel clinical programs in integrated collaborative care.

As Nebraska’s only public academic health sciences center, UNMC is committed to the education of a 21st century health care work force, to finding cures and treatments for devastating diseases, to providing the best care for patients, and to serving our state and its communities through award-winning outreach.

Specific questions may be addressed to Howard Liu, M.D., M.B.A., Chair, UNMC Psychiatry Department at [e-mail].

Doctoral degree in psychology from an APA / CPA -accredited or equivalent doctoral program with an APA / CPA accredited or equivalent doctoral internship required. Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills required. Independent problem-solving skills and self-directed work experience required.

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 Occasionally

Sitting 2-5 hours

Standing

Standing 2-5 hours

Squatting Occasionally

Walking

Walking Occasionally

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric

Atmospheric Yes

Blood/body fluids

Blood/body fluids Yes

Chemical hazards

Chemical hazards No

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 PhD would work with outpatients primarily. PhD may be exposed to bodily fluids or medications in this setting, and 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 PhD would be writing, using the computer and other equipment necessary for patient care.

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

Required Documents

• C.V.
• Cover Letter

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an earned doctoral degree in the field(s) identified in this post?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

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