Consult Liaison Psychiatrist

ChristianaCare•Newark, DE

1d•$257,751 - $380,035

About The Position

ChristianaCare is seeking a full-time clinical psychiatrist to join its academically focused Consultation-Liaison team within the Behavioral Health Service Line. The position involves approximately 32 minimum patient-facing hours and provides psychiatric consultation for patients admitted to inpatient medical and surgical units and the emergency room. The psychiatrist will collaborate closely with medical teams and provide integrative care. The role also includes teaching psychiatric residents and multidisciplinary trainees, with potential coverage at both the Newark and Wilmington campuses. The position offers support from a multidisciplinary consultation-liaison team and opportunities to contribute to resident and trainee education, residency program development, academic and research activities, quality improvement projects, committees, and department initiatives. Christiana Hospital is a 906-bed hospital in Newark, Delaware; Wilmington Hospital is a 321-bed hospital in Wilmington, Delaware.

Requirements

Board eligible or board certified in Psychiatry.
Eligible for licensure in Delaware.

Nice To Haves

Board eligible or board certified and fellowship trained in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric consultation services to patients admitted to inpatient medical and surgical units and the emergency room.
Collaborate closely with medical teams and provide integrative care.
Teach psychiatric residents and multidisciplinary trainees.
Contribute to the development and growth of the residency program and other academic and research-related opportunities.
Participate in quality improvement projects, committees, and department initiatives.