Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems

10/16/2025

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10/16/2025

Journey Health System is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian Larson as Vice President of Corporate Strategy.
This key leadership role will oversee and manage all aspects of corporate development, including the formulation and ex*****on of the organization’s acquisition strategy and the merger and acquisition (M&A) process. In addition, Brian will provide strategic direction for Journey Health System’s affiliation, training, recruiting, and retention efforts—critical components of our long-term growth and success.
Brian’s entire professional career has been dedicated to Beacon Light Behavioral Health Systems and Journey Health System, making him uniquely suited for this role. With a Master’s in Social Work, Brian began his career in direct care before moving into leadership positions. He spent many years in various leadership roles in residential services for Beacon Light, overseeing more than 80 residential beds in Bradford alone. His deep understanding of residential programming—particularly the challenges of staffing, turnover, regulatory complexities, and managing a young workforce—has been instrumental to our success.
For nearly six years in his most recent role as Director of Recruitment and Retention, Brian has led hiring efforts across the health system and developed initiatives to support and retain high-quality employees. He expanded the Professional Development Specialist program to four full-time positions, supporting all new residential hires, and recently assumed leadership of our new employee training and education program. His leadership was also central to the launch of our Amazing Workplace surveys and the DailyPay program, both of which have strengthened employee engagement and satisfaction.
“Brian brings exceptional passion, strategic vision, and a deep commitment to Journey Health System’s mission. His clinical background, residential experience, and innovative approach to workforce development will be invaluable as we continue to grow and strengthen our organization,” stated Guy Signor, president & CEO Journey Health System.

10/16/2025

More photos from our 2025 Staff Recognition Event. Congratulations & thank you everyone!😍

10/16/2025

Read our current Annual Report publication athttps://www.journeyhealth.org/content/documents/JHS-AR2025-Online.pdf .

10/15/2025

(Pictured L to R: Celebrating 35 years of service are Jeff Gould of Journey Health System, Michele Nuhfer of Beacon Light Behavioral Health System & Nancy Bennett of Beacon Light Adult Residential Services.)
Beacon Light Behavioral Health System (BLBHS), Beacon Light Adult Residential Services (BLARS), Deerfield Behavioral Health (DBH) and their parent company Journey Health System (JHS), hosted an annual employee service awards lunch on October 15. The staff members being recognized are celebrating nearly 900 total years of service.
Guy Signor, JHS President & CEO welcomed the employees and thanked them for their dedication, commitment and hard work each day toward achieving the organization’s mission.
With 35 years of service, Nancy Bennett of BLARS, Clydia Minich and Michele Nuhfer of BLBHS, as well as Jeff Gould of JHS were applauded.
According to Bennett’s supervisor Lisa Nelson at BLARS, “Each and every day, Nancy shows compassion, kindness and empathy to each person she comes in contact. Co-workers of Nancy describe her as having a loving heart, sweet, very organized, enthusiastic, thoughtful, generous, kind, and very caring.”
Danielle Jasper supervisor of Minich at BLBHS stated, “Clydia has not only made a huge impact on the clients over the years but also her coworkers. We appreciate her dedication to her position.”
Jasper also supervises Nuhfer at BLBHS. She said, “Michele has adjusted to change, challenged herself professionally, and stepped out of her comfort zone over the years. She is extremely helpful and supportive of not only her co-workers but to employees in other departments in the agency.”
Gould’s supervisor Heidi Thomas, JHS CFO said, “Jeff’s ongoing dedication to this organization for thirty-five years speaks volumes about his character and his commitment to the work that we do. He’s hard-working, interested in growth and learning, and a true team player.”

The following employees that reached milestone years of service were also recognized.
Beacon Light Adult Residential Services:
• Five years- Kimberly Brubaker, Brianna Hutchings, Jonathan Jefferds, Nicole Knepp, Amanda Meacham, Dakota Menteer, Sydney Smith.
• 10 years- Morgan Dunkle, Dawn Graham, Susan Herman, Rhonda Howell, Marsha Moyer-Mitch, Amanda Moyle, Melissa Schmucker, Melissa Willhide.
• 15 years- Kevin Button, George Dempsey-Gidley, Cierra Freer, Susanne Isaman, Christina LaCroce.
• 30 years- Lisa Lattin

Beacon Light Behavioral Health System:
• Five years- Aysa Alwine, Taylor Arbuckle, Hannah Frisina, Tiffani Gibbons, Jessica Gresak, April Howard, Christopher Lawler, Shayla Lloyd, Caitlyn Lockhart, Heather Piche, Nicholas Smith, Kenneth Snell, Kelly Woodruff.
• 10 years- Lindsey Brown, Kathy Rodgers, Anthony Ross.
• 15 years- Stanley Brown, Lynette Hughes.
• 20 years- Colleen Dietrich, Jackie Reed.
• 25 years- Marty Cutlip-Pascarella, Patricia Golden, Deana Wells.
• 30 years- Shery Barker, Kelly Costello, Danielle Jasper.

Deerfield Behavioral Health:
• Five years- Sandra Brill.
• 15 years- Richard Barton, Angela Chew.

Journey Health System:
• Five years- Gina Adams, Kelsey Padasak, Susan Sayers, Amanda Whitmore.
• 10 years- Pamela Reinhardt, Michelle Samson.
• 15 years- Laquietta Ladlee, Sarah Larson.
• 20 years- Stephanie Rice.
• 25 years- Tim Koppenhaver.
• 30 years- Brian Larson, Lonny Packard, Jennifer Wright.
In addition, the Safety Committee members were recognized.

Special presentations were made for the following annual staff awards:
• Jeremy Norman from BLARS- Recipient of the 2025 Carolyn Carl Distinguished Service Award
• Danielle Jasper from BLBHS- Recipient of the 2025 David Doloway Distinguished Service Award
• Brian Larson from JHS- Recipient of the 2025 Tom Urban Distinguished Service Award.
While Jim Wiseman, executive director of BLARS, presented the 2024 Carolyn Carl Distinguished Service Award to Jeremy Norman, he shared some comments from the award nomination, “Jeremy’s leadership is phenomenal as demonstrated during a recent emergency evacuation at our CSRU. By the time that I drive there, everything was taken care since that’s the type of excellent worker that he is.”
Danielle Jasper was nominated for The David Doloway Distinguished Service Award by his supervisor Jen Gesing, executive director of BLBHS. Gesing stated, “Danielle has been one of our truly solid, long-term leaders. She never hesitates to take on new roles to better our organization and move it forward while providing the best possible client care that she can.”
John Policastro, JHS VP of Support Services, presented the Tom Urban Distinguished Service Award to Brian Larson the VP of Corporate Strategy at JHS. He said, “Over the last year, Brian has grown the professional development program so it spreads across all of our affiliates and supports new residential services’ hires within their first 90 days. He led the employee survey process, resulting in our organization being nationally named as an “Amazing Workplace”. He developed a new training and education department for employees. Brian often comes up with innovative ideas and ways to improve the work environment.”
For more information about a career with Journey Health System or one of their six affiliates, visit www.journeyhealth.org . 🤩

10/15/2025

Celebrating employees who reached milestone anniversaries in 2025!

10/14/2025

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10/13/2025

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10/13/2025

Way to go Beacon Light Student Assistance Program and Prevention team! 🤩

Beacon Light Behavioral Health System’s SAP had a BOO-th at the Warren County YMCA - PA 5th Annual Halloween Family Fun Night on October 12. The free event featured seasonal activities while BL SAP handed out treats & materials about their services. Thank you to our staff and the attendees for a spooktacular time. 🎃🫶

(Pictured L to R: Sherry Henry & Taylor Andrews from BL SAP.)

10/13/2025

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10/12/2025

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