PRN Overnight Psychiatrist

Lenape Valley Foundation; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 248,000 - 386,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PRN compensation

First-of-its-kind crisis center

Collaborative environment

Meaningful work serving behavioral:

Job summary

Lenape Valley Foundation’s Bright Path Center in Doylestown, PA is seeking a PRN Overnight Psychiatrist to cover overnight shifts in a new walk-in crisis center. The role supports crisis care for adults and youths, with a focus on assessment, treatment planning, and rapid decision making.

Ideal candidates are board-certified/board-eligible psychiatrists with PA licensure, a DEA, and liability insurance. This is a flexible, moonlighting opportunity within a mission-driven, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with active Pennsylvania medical license (or eligibility).
• Board Eligible/Board Certified Psychiatrist.
• Must have DEA and Liability Insurance Certificate.
• Experience in both adult and child psychiatry.
• Enthusiasm for program development and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric evaluations for adults and adolescents in crisis.
• Provide diagnosis, medication management, and treatment recommendations.
• Support disposition planning and level-of-care decisions.
• Collaborate with nursing and crisis staff to develop patient-centered plans.
• Respond to urgent concerns and guide overnight care decisions.
• Ensure regulatory, documentation, and quality standards compliance.

Skills

Crisis psychiatry

Diagnosis & treatment planning

Adult & adolescent psychiatry

Team collaboration

PRN scheduling flexibility

Education

MD or DO degree

PA license eligibility (Pennsylvania)

Tools

DEA license

Liability insurance

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Doylestown, PA, US

Lenape Valley Foundation is thrilled to introduce Bright Path Center, our new and transformative program dedicated to expanding high‑quality behavioral health and detox treatment services in Bucks County. We are seeking a passionate and experienced PRN Overnight Psychiatrist to provide critical psychiatric coverage during overnight hours. This is an ideal moonlighting opportunity for board-certified psychiatrists seeking flexible overnight shifts at Bucks County's first standalone walk-in crisis center.

Why Join Bright Path Center?

This is a rare opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a brand‑new program and provide essential care when individuals need it most.

• A Cutting-Edge Model: Be part of the state’s first standalone walk-in crisis center
• Meaningful Overnight Impact: Provide psychiatric expertise during critical overnight hours when patients are often at their most vulnerable.
• Flexible PRN Scheduling: Enjoy the flexibility of PRN work while supporting a mission driven organization.
• Excellent Moonlighting Opportunity: Perfect for psychiatrists looking to supplement their current practice, academic appointment, or employed position with meaningful overnight clinical work
• Ground Floor Opportunity: Influence program development and shape the future of crisis services
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a passionate, multidisciplinary team united by purpose.

If you’re a psychiatrist who thrives in crisis care, values flexibility, and wants to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to talk to you.

Join Us. Make History. Light the Bright Path

What You Bring

• MD or DO with active Pennsylvania medical license (or eligibility).
• Board Eligible/Board Certified Psychiatrist
• Must have DEA and Liability Insurance Certificate
• Experience in both adult and child psychiatry
• Enthusiasm for program development and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, with or without accommodation

Your Role

As a PRN Overnight Psychiatrist, you will provide psychiatric assessment, treatment, and consultation services during overnight shifts, ensuring continuity of care and timely clinical intervention.

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments for adults and adolescents presenting in crisis.
• Provide diagnostic clarification, medication management, and treatment recommendations.
• Support disposition planning and level-of-care determinations.
• Collaborate with nursing, clinical, and crisis intervention staff to develop patient-centered treatment plans.
• Respond to urgent psychiatric concerns and provide clinical guidance for overnight care decisions.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, documentation, and quality standards.
• Serve as a psychiatric resource for overnight staff and assist with clinical consultation as needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive PRN compensation
• Opportunity to be part of an innovative, first-of-its‑kind crisis center
• Collaborative and mission‑driven work environment
• Meaningful work serving individuals experiencing behavioral health crises

About Lenape Valley Foundation

Since 1958, Lenape Valley Foundation (LVF) has been a trusted non‑profit provider of essential human services in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Our mission is to partner with individuals facing mental health, substance use, or developmental challenges as they pursue personal goals and improved quality of life. With over 30 programs and a commitment to evidence‑based care, LVF continues to evolve to meet community needs.

Our Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion

LVF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace that respects and celebrates diversity. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and ensure a discrimination and harassment free environment where everyone is treated with dignity.