PRN Overnight Psychiatrist
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Job Description
Ground Breaking Opportunity!!!
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
- Flexible scheduling
- 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.
Key Responsibilities
The psychiatrist will provide psychiatric assessments, medication management, and clinical consultation during overnight shifts at a crisis center. They will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop patient-centered treatment plans and ensure continuity of care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree with an active Pennsylvania medical license and be board eligible or certified in psychiatry. Possession of a DEA registration and liability insurance certificate is required, along with experience in both adult and child psychiatry.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 56% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Overnight Psychiatrist at LENAPE VALLEY FOUNDATION a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,801 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc.
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