Mental Health Worker | Central Bucks Residential Setting

Lenape Valley Foundation • Doylestown, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Lenape Valley Foundation is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and flexible Mental Health Worker for its Residential Services team at Shady Retreat, a mental health residential program in a Doylestown apartment complex. The program supports adults with mental health challenges who choose to live there while pursuing recovery and rehabilitation goals. In a home-like, person-centered setting, the worker builds meaningful relationships with residents, supports daily living, and helps create an empowering environment.

The listed opening is Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The role provides direct resident support, promotes safety and inclusion, participates in activities, documents care, collaborates with colleagues, and responds to crises using de-escalation and trauma-informed practices.

Lenape Valley Foundation is a nonprofit human services provider serving Bucks and Montgomery Counties. It has operated since 1958 and offers more than 30 programs. The organization describes its mission as partnering with people facing mental health, substance use, or developmental challenges as they pursue personal goals and improved quality of life.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong computer and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, with or without accommodation.
• Team-player mentality.
• Ability to adapt and remain calm in unpredictable situations.
• Motivation to work in a purpose-driven, mission-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

• Educational background in psychology, social work, or a related field.
• Experience in mental health, healthcare, or caregiving, personal or professional.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily routines, including hygiene, meals, and medication management.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.
• Engage residents in recreational and therapeutic activities.
• Document resident interactions and progress using electronic health records.
• Collaborate with team members to provide consistent, high-quality care.
• Respond to crises using de-escalation techniques and trauma-informed practices.

Benefits

• DailyPay access to earnings.
• Overtime opportunities and on-call shifts.
• Growth potential within Lenape Valley Foundation.
• Retirement plan.
• Pet insurance.
• Full-time medical, dental, and vision insurance, with credit for medical opt-out.
• 15 vacation days, 10 sick days, 4 personal days, and 5 conference days.
• 7 paid holidays.
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Continuing education benefits.
• Access to student loan repayment support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED