Consult Liaison Psychiatrist

Coloradopsychiatric; Newark, Northern (DE, KY); Hybrid; USD 257,751 - 380,035; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

Weekend call pay

Academic environment

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a Full-Time clinical psychiatrist to join our academically-focused Consultation-Liaison team within the Behavioral Health Service Line. The role includes providing psychiatric consultation for inpatients on medical and surgical units and the emergency room, with close collaboration to medical teams and teaching responsibilities for residents and multidisciplinary trainees.

The position offers potential coverage at both Newark and Wilmington campuses, a strong

Qualifications

• BE/BC in Psychiatry required.
• BE/BC and fellowship trained in Consultation‑Liaison Psychiatry preferred.
• Eligible for license in Delaware.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric consultation services for patients admitted to inpatient medical and surgical units and the emergency department.
• Collaborate closely with medical teams to support integrative care.
• Teach psychiatric residents and multidisciplinary trainees.

Education

BE/BC in Psychiatry

BE/BC and fellowship trained in Consultation‑Liaison Psychiatry

Eligible for license in Delaware

Job description

Consult Liaison Psychiatrist

Category: Physician

Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, No Rotation

Remote Type: On-site

Location: Newark, Delaware

ChristianaCare is looking for a Full‑Time clinical psychiatrist (approximately 32 minimum patient‑facing hours) to join our academically‑focused Consultation‑Liaison team within the Behavioral Health Service Line. This position will provide psychiatric consultation services for patients admitted to our inpatient medical and surgical units and emergency room, as well as close collaboration and integrative care with medical teams. It will also provide teaching to psychiatric residents and multidisciplinary trainees. Potential for covering at both our Newark and Wilmington campuses.

Why ChristianaCare

• Support from a close‑knit multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, physician assistants, and social workers dedicated to consultation‑liaison.
• A strong educational focus, with participation in the development of our psychiatric residents, medical students, psychologists, advanced practice providers, and social workers.
• Participation in the further development and growth of the residency program and other academic and research‑related opportunities within the Behavioral Health Service Line.
• Participation in quality improvement projects, committees and department initiatives based upon your interests.
• Excellent work‑life balance with generous weekend call pay, competitive base salary, and annual incentive bonus.

Qualifications

• BE/BC in Psychiatry
• BE/BC and fellowship trained in Consultation‑Liaison Psychiatry preferred
• Eligible for license in Delaware

Benefits of living in the Delaware Valley

• You have your choice of housing options in DE, PA, NJ or MD and enjoy reasonable commutes.
• Connected by Amtrak and I‑95, this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events and some of the nation’s best colleges and universities.
• Within 1‑3 hours from four international airports.
• Easy drives or a short train ride to Washington, DC, Philadelphia and New York City.
• Two hours from beautiful beaches in Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey and popular skiing resorts in the Pocono Mountains.
• Reasonable cost of living and no DE state sales tax.

Annual Compensation Range: $257,751.00 - $380,035.00

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.