We are seeking Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists to join our growing USNWR nationally ranked team in Wilmington, DE.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team of physicians, advanced practice providers, psychiatric nurses, social work and a robust clinical support team, among others, to deliver top-quality care in a busy ambulatory and/or hospital-based setting within one of the most desirable communities along the northeast corridor. No in-house call required, and if interested, a suitable candidate may also receive additional protected time for education, with a primary focus on the Psychiatry rotation for General Pediatric Residents. 

Choose the ideal opportunity from a variety of settings and programs, including:

• Mood and Anxiety Program: Lead physician in the development of a Mood and Anxiety Program in collaboration with our psychology team. This position will also work with the provider group to support ambulatory services for youth from our care network. Protected time distribution for development and clinical focus in the Mood and Anxiety Program will be commensurate and adaptable to service growth. Opportunities for CL service coverage can also be afforded. 
• Consult Liaison Service: Focus on growth of our consultation service both in the inpatient setting as well as the Emergency Room. This position will develop proactive consultation models with various pediatric and surgery specialties. 
• Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic: Focus on growth of current outpatient psychiatry clinic which currently supports a variety of patient populations including pediatric specialties, primary care networks, developmental medicine, and the Swank Autism Center. Opportunities for the development of future pediatric psychiatry subspecialty tracks/clinics that further support our strategic goals, can be made available to interested candidates.  Opportunities for CL service coverage can also be afforded.

New and Early Career Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists are encouraged to apply and opportunities to develop other areas of interest are welcomed!

What We Offer:

• Collaborative Care: Work closely with associated healthcare providers from medical and surgical services of the highest quality.  Partner closely with the divisions of Psychology, Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and the Swank Autism Center as we jointly ensure exemplary behavioral health care for all children and youth in our region and beyond. 
• Variety of Practice Settings: Opportunity to work within our inpatient consultation service, Emergency Room and outpatient setting.
• Teaching and Mentorship Opportunities: Actively participate in the education and training of Psychiatry Residents and medical students from Thomas Jefferson University.  Academic appointment at Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College will be proposed commensurate with experience and performance. 
• Flexibility: Distribution of inpatient and outpatient time is negotiable. We remain open to adapt to desirable candidates’ other specific interests. No in-house call. 
• Team Collaboration: Be a part of the state-of-the-art dedicated Behavioral Health and Development building that houses Psychiatry, Psychology, Neuropsychology, Developmental Medicine, The Swank Autism Center, and several multidisciplinary clinics. 
• Competitive base compensation and annual incentive plan that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments, and quality improvement; sign on and retention bonuses. 
• Comprehensive benefits including paid time off, health, life, dental, and vision. 
• Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, and 457 retirement savings plans
• Licensure, CME and dues allowance
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications 

• Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school 
• Board certified or board eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 
• Eligible for unrestricted licensure in Delaware

To Learn More and/or Apply:

For confidential consideration click here to apply. Have questions regarding the position? Click here to contact a recruiter.

About the Team

At Nemours Children’s, our providers and associates work together across specialties, clinics and hospitals, to give children care that's among the safest, most caring and compassionate. As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children. We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent, top-rated care.

We aspire to build a workforce of providers that support the needs of the communities we serve and create a sense of belonging for our patients and families. Nemours Children’s is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited. To learn more, click here.

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, a 220-bed facility located in Wilmington, serves as a Level IV NICU and the only Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center in the state. For more than 80 years, its world-renowned care, education and research capabilities have healed hundreds of thousands of children and provided training for thousands of pediatric specialists across the U.S.

In 2023–24, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital in five pediatric specialties: cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and GI surgery and orthopedics.

The hospital is a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center, verified by the American College of Surgeons. This recognition highlights the center's improved surgical quality, reduced complications, lower costs and saved lives.

Our nursing program has earned Magnet status for the third time from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®, demonstrating excellence in health care.

We collaborate closely with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, providing pediatric specialty care for newborns and in the emergency department, and collaborating closely on research and care for complex conditions.

Wilmington, Delaware

Living in Wilmington, Delaware offers a blend of urban convenience and suburban charm. The city is known for its vibrant cultural scene, historic landmarks and proximity to major East Coast cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore. Residents enjoy a variety of dining options, shopping districts and outdoor recreational opportunities along the Brandywine River. Wilmington is also a hub for business and employment.

About Us

Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.

Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org.

About Nemours Children's Health

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention. Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day to day work with colleagues, patients and families. To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.

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