Consult-Liaison Psychiatry Opportunity – Minutes from Delaware’s Coastline
Position Overview
Are you a compassionate, psychiatrist with a passion for integrating mental health into medical care? We’re seeking a Psychiatry Liaison based in a great community in Delaware, situated just a short drive from Delaware’s beautiful beaches.
What You’ll Do
- Provide consult-liaison services across inpatient units and the Emergency Department, partnering with medical teams to assess and treat patients facing psychiatric and medical challenges.
- Deliver evidence-based interventions such as CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness to support emotional resilience and trauma recovery.
- Conduct bedside evaluations, including suicidality, psychosis, and mood disorders; collaborate on care planning and family communication; and assist with program development and interdisciplinary training.
What You Bring
- MD/DO with Board Certification/Eligibility in Psychiatry.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support patient-centered care.
What You’ll Enjoy
- A comprehensive compensation package with a competitive base salary, plus benefits like health, dental & vision coverage, paid time off, retirement matching, CME stipend, and relocation support.
- A supportive clinical environment with teaching opportunities, program development, and potential for expanding psychiatric services.
Location Perks
- Nestled in Delaware, this opportunity places you just minutes or tens of minutes from Delaware’s coastal paradise. Delaware’s beaches—Lewes, Rehoboth, and Bethany—are all within a short drive, offering easy access for weekend getaways and nature escapes.
- Enjoy a charming locale with small-town warmth, affordable living, and proximity to major urban centers like Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.—all within roughly 1.5 to 2 hours.
Why This Role?
- Merge your passion for mental health with collaborative, hospital-based medical care.
- Thrive in a unified work environment where your expertise matters.
- Rejuvenate during your downtime—sand, surf, and salty air are never far away.
Delaware is consistently rated as one of the lowest cost-of- living states in which to live. Located less than a 2 hours’ drive to Washington DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia, and 30 minutes to the coast, the Atlantic Ocean, Delaware and Chesapeake Bays, central and southern Delaware offer a great lifestyle, affordable living, history and charm. The region offers wonderful restaurants and entertainment venues, and exciting community and cultural events. With easy access to major airports, Delaware is a central location for international travel.
Job Features
Job Category | Physiatry |