Locum tenens role
DO - Psychiatry
Assignment snapshot
Organization
SUN Behavioral Health
Location
Georgetown, Delaware
Specialty
Psychiatry
Shift
Days
Employment type
Full-time
Start date
Apr 13, 2026
Duration
13 weeks
Openings
1
Job details
Full assignment description
Job Opportunity - Inpatient Psychiatrist - Delaware
Start Date: Not specified
Location: Georgetown, Delaware
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Housing/Travel: Lodging recommendations available; to qualified applicants
Schedule: Monday through Friday, day shift only. No weekends, no call required.
Highlights:
- Average daily patient volume of 18 across a 99-bed inpatient behavioral health facility
- Collaborative team environment with 2 psychiatrists and 3 advanced practice providers
- Diverse case mix including anxiety disorders, affective disorders, ADD/ADHD, eating disorders, personality disorders, developmental disorders, and psychotic disorders
- EMR system: Wellsky
- Permanent placement opportunity with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401k
- 100% onsite position in historic Georgetown, Delaware
Requirements:
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry (within 0-5 years of residency completion)
- Delaware medical license or willingness to obtain
- DEA registration (must be obtained prior to start date)
- CSR/CDS certification (must be obtained prior to start date)
- BLS certification or willingness to obtain
- Familiarity with involuntary commitment processes and pharmacotherapy
- Most recent NPDB Self Query Report required with application
Why It's a Fit:
This permanent position offers exceptional work-life balance with no call responsibilities and no weekend coverage, allowing you to focus on delivering quality psychiatric care during traditional business hours. Join a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to treating a full spectrum of behavioral health conditions in a well-established inpatient setting. This is an ideal opportunity for psychiatrists seeking stability, professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives within a collaborative care model.