LENAPE VALLEY FOUNDATION·Doylestown, Pennsylvania
Resident Aides provide direct support to individuals in a crisis residential setting by facilitating safety, stability, and recovery. They assist with daily living activities, monitor guest behavior, and provide crisis intervention and de-escalation support.
Lenape Valley Foundation is proud to expand its crisis services with the launch of its second Crisis Residential Program, to be housed within the brand-new Bright Path Center.
Located in Doylestown, PA, the newest addition to our Crisis Residential Programming will serve both adults and children.
We are seeking compassionate and dependable Resident Aides to provide direct, day‑to‑day support to individuals experiencing acute mental health crises in a short‑term residential setting.
In this essential role, Resident Aides help foster safety, stability, and recovery through engagement, monitoring, assistance with daily living, and crisis response.
This is a unique opportunity to join a growing, mission‑driven program and play a hands‑on role in supporting healing and wellness at a critical moment in care.
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.
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.
Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of direct mental health care experience or equivalent education and training. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Pennsylvania often seek candidates with direct patient care experience, and roles can be more competitive when applicants also bring phlebotomy certification or experience in crisis, detox, or acute psychiatric settings. This posting requires a high school diploma or GED plus at least one year of patient care experience, and the listed requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. If you’re considering applying, review whether your experience matches the setting and be ready to highlight any behavioral-health or phlebotomy background.
