Liaison Psychiatry

ChristianaCare•Newark, DE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare is looking for a seeking an Advanced Practice Clinician 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. Potential for this position to cover at both our Newark and Wilmington campuses. Christiana Hospital is a 906-bed hospital located in Newark, DE, one hour south of Philadelphia. Wilmington Hospital is a 321-bed hospital located in Wilmington, DE, 45 minutes south of Philadelphia. Why ChristianaCare: Monday through Friday schedule with voluntary weekend coverage opportunities 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 psychiatry APC fellows Participation in the further development and growth of the APC fellowship 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. Compensation and Benefits Include: Competitive Base Salary plus Incentive Opportunities Annual $2,250 CME Allowance Generous PTO and PTO Cash Out Program 12 weeks paid protected parental leave Opportunities for Career Growth 403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with Employer Match

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program with certification by ANCC or AANP
Graduate from an accredited Physicians Assistants program with NCCPA certification
Minimum of one to three years of experience working in Psychiatry preferred
Eligible for license in Delaware
Eligible for prescriptive authority and DEA registration
BLS certification required
Completion of 24 hour mental health screener course within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one to three years of experience working in Psychiatry

Responsibilities

Provide psychiatric consultation services for patients admitted to our inpatient medical and surgical units and emergency room
Close collaboration and integrative care with medical teams
Participation in the development of our psychiatry APC fellows
Participation in the further development and growth of the APC fellowship 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.