Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Posting Details

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

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.

Interested individuals can apply for the position at . Cover letter and curriculum vitae are required. For additional information about the position, please contact Lisa Giles, M.D., Division Chief of Pediatric Behavioral Health, at View email address on click.appcast.io .

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.

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Notice


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Special Instructions for Candidates

Open Date
04/22/2026


Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Requisition Number
PRN04045F


Type
Faculty