Crisis Worker - Bucks

Position: Crisis Worker - Central Bucks County
Join Our Team

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing behavioral health crises? Join our dynamic and compassionate Crisis Team, where no two shifts are ever the same. In this fast-paced role, embedded in the Doylestown Hospital Emergency Room, you'll provide immediate support, conduct assessments, and help clients and their families develop a path forward. Looking ahead, you'll also play a key role in the launch of the Bright Path Center in 2026, as Lenape Valley Foundation expands to include Substance Use Disorder and Withdrawal Management Services-- services in which our Crisis Team will be essential.

Ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? Apply now and become a vital part of a team that's changing lives every day.

Current Openings

• Friday | Saturday | Sunday 6:30 am - 7:00 pm FULL TIME OVER THREE DAYS!!! SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL OFFERED!!
• Saturday | Sunday 6:30 pm - 7:00 am SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL OFFERED!!
• Friday 6:30 pm - 7:30 am (every other week) SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL OFFERED!!
• Friday 6:30 am - 7:00 pm
• Thursday 6:30 am - 7:00 pm (every other week)

What We Offer

• NEW!! Daily Pay- gives you the flexibility to access your earnings instantly- on your own schedule!!
• Enhanced pay rate for candidates with a master's degree
• Significant shift differentials for overnight and weekend shifts
• Paid training and supervision
• Opportunities to cross-train across Crisis programs
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• FULL TIME Benefits Package Includes:
• Generous PTO Policy
  • 15 PTO Days, 10 Paid Sick Days, 4 Paid Personal Days, 7 Paid Holidays, 5 Paid Conference Days
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Credit available for medical opt-out
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing Education Assistance Program
• Access to student loan management and repayment support

What You Bring

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, or counseling; or be a registered nurse
• At least two years of experience in human services, with one year in direct mental health care
  • Preferred: At least one year's experience in a drug and alcohol setting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in computer use; experience with EHR systems preferred
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, with or without accommodation

Your Role

• Monitor a 24-hour crisis call center
• Provide triage, crisis counseling, information, and referrals
• Conduct face-to-face level-of-care assessments
• Deliver in-person crisis counseling and planning
• Facilitate emergency psychiatric evaluations and involuntary commitment applications when necessary
• Coming in 2026: Crisis Workers will be required to complete ASAM assessments

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.