Clinician - Crisis Stabilization Unit - Adult Mental Health

Louisville, KY

Part Time to Full Time

Mid Level

Agency Overview:
Since 1982 Wellspring has championed mental health recovery in Louisville. Serving some of the most vulnerable people in our community, Wellspring is a pillar of hope. We support adults in building healthy & hopeful lives through behavioral health, housing, & employment services. We believe recovery is possible for all people with psychiatric disabilities.
Wellspring’s recovery-oriented programming incorporates person-centered care & utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach. We provide high quality housing assuring opportunities for community integration that enhances our neighborhoods.

Wellspring’s success depends on our highly qualified and dedicated staff. We hire individuals who are committed to excellent service to our clients, to each other, and to the community. We value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and encourage all people to apply!

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Wellspring's Crisis Stabilization Program:
The goal of Wellspring’s Crisis Stabilization Program is to assist adults who are experiencing an acute psychiatric episode. With our 24/7 care, we help people avoid hospitalization, achieve stabilization, and recover from acute mental health symptoms such as severe depression, mania, or psychosis. Clients receive intensive treatment, close monitoring with high levels of staff support, and medications prescribed by a psychiatrist, if necessary, in a homelike setting. The 16-bed program has two locations – the Samuel B. Todd Center and the David J. Block Center. Both are licensed, accredited crisis stabilization offering the only services of their kind in the Louisville Metro region.

Wellspring Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) Mental Health Clinician:
Wellspring is seeking a part time OR full time experienced and driven clinician who will work collaboratively with the Clinical Supervisor and interdisciplinary team to ensure quality, client centered care for our clients.

CSU Mental Health Clinician Duties & Responsibilities:

Practices client advocacy and interventions in accordance with the Wellspring Code of Ethics and the clinician’s profession specific code of ethics.
In collaboration with Clinical Supervisor, treatment team, and clients, develops client centered treatment plans to assist client's in achieving mental health goals.
Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Assists Clinical Supervisor and collaborates with internal Wellspring programs and external referring agencies in processing, interviewing, and screening referrals.
Provides individual and group therapy, ongoing support, and crisis intervention services to clients.
Administers client assessment tools (BPRS, Client Experiences Questionnaire (CEQ) or other quality of life tools).
Conducts clinical intake assessments and complete discharges from the program including conducting Brief Psychiatric Rating Scales and Mental Status Exams.
Facilitates individual and group therapy and documents notes in the electronic health record.
Monitors and documents adherence to medication regimen. Provides information on medication to clients as appropriate. Ensures proper handling of medication according to SSAM procedures.
Provides case management services when necessary to ensure the successful reintegration of the clients into the community.
Participates in clinical “on-call” rotation (Friday to Friday, twenty-four hour) for the agency to include weekend assessments for EPS referrals.

CSU Mental Health Clinician Qualifications:

Master’s in Social Work or related degree required. State certification required. Certified Social Worker (CSW), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) is required.
Experience working with SMI population is preferred. Knowledge of community resources, mental status exams and the recovery model of persons with SMI are important skills for the position.

Salary / Other Benefits:

$48,000 - $55,000
Compensation for clinical on-call rotations.
Mileage reimbursement for work related travel.

What you will receive as a full-time team member at Wellspring:
Wellspring offers great benefits for full time employees and their families! These benefits include:

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Short- and Long-term Disability
Option for a 401(K) Retirement plan with employer match
Generous paid holidays and vacation
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and more

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