What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapist | Bright Path Center position at LENAPE VALLEY FOUNDATION?
Join Our Team
Join us at an exciting moment as The Bright Path Center launches this summer, bringing integrated behavioral health and substance use services together under one roof.
The Counselor role is a vital clinical position within our withdrawal management and crisis stabilization environment, delivering trauma-informed, person-centered care across a dynamic continuum of services. This role supports individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges through assessment, brief therapeutic intervention, crisis response, and care coordination, helping ensure safe stabilization and connection to ongoing care.
Counselors work as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team in a fast-paced setting that includes crisis residential, detox, and walk-in services, embracing a “no wrong door” approach to behavioral health care.
What We Offer
- 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
- 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
- NEW!! DailyPay- gives you the flexibility to access your earnings immediately- on your own schedule!
What You Bring
- Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, rehabilitation or a related field
- Active Clinical Licensure (or license eligible) or certification strongly preferred:
- LPC, LCSW, LMFT
- CAAC, CADC, CAADC, CCS
- Minimum two years of direct mental health experience and/or experience providing psychotherapy
- Preferred experience in substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention or behavioral health settings
- Knowledge of the PA Mental Health Procedures Act and crisis commitment processes
- Familiarity with co-occurring disorders
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, with or without accommodation
Your Role
- Provide individual, group, and family counseling services using trauma-informed and evidence-based approaches
- Complete screenings, intakes, biopsychosocial and risk assessments, and determine appropriate level of care
- Deliver crisis intervention, de-escalation, and brief stabilization-focused therapy in a high-acuity environment
- Develop and update individualized treatment and safety plans based on client needs and medical necessity
- Support clients through withdrawal management, crisis stabilization, and early recovery
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in all required systems
- Coordinate care with internal teams and community providers to ensure continuity and safe transitions
- Provide case management and discharge planning, including referrals to appropriate levels of care
- Contribute to a safe therapeutic environment and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team
- Participate in supervision, training, and ongoing professional development, maintaining required credentials
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.