LouisvilleWorks.com | Peer Support Specialist - Adult Mental Health - Crisis Stabilization Unit - Part Time - Louisville, KY - Wellspring Inc

Peer Support Specialist - Adult Mental Health - Crisis Stabilization Unit - Part Time

Wellspring Inc - Louisville, KY
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Since 1982 Wellspring has been a champion for mental health recovery in Louisville, KY. Serving some of the most vulnerable people in our community, Wellspring is a pillar of hope for the thousands of people we serve every year.

We support individuals in building healthy and hopefully lives through behavioral health, housing, and employment services. We believe that recovery is possible for all people with psychiatric disabilities.

We provide recovery-oriented programming, which always incorporates person-centered, individualized care, and utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach. We provide high quality, well-constructed housing that assures opportunities for community integration and enhances our neighborhoods. Having decent, affordable housing with available recovery-oriented services is fundamental to individual success and is a basic human right.

We are committed to transparency through excellence in program practices and outcomes, and excellence in employment and financial management. All aspects of the agency’s operations are overseen by our volunteer Board of Directors, compromised of community leaders, mental health professionals, and concerned family members.

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 the community. WE seek and value a culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Embracing and respecting our differences are foundational to building a robust organization. We celebrate the dimensions of diversity, and we encourage all people to join us.  


Participating with the other members of the treatment team, the Wellspring Peer Support Specialist's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: providing for the safety, support and well-being of clients, remaining informed regarding the client's mental and physical status and providing supportive counseling and crisis intervention consistent with the client's and the program's goals and objectives.
Education Requirements (Any)
High School Diploma Required
Certification Requirements (Any)
KY Certified Peer Specialist
Additional Information/Benefits

Wellspring is committed to diversity in the delivery of services and in all employment practices. EEO.

 

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
  • Other benefits include Employee Assistance Program (EAP),
    Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Reimbursement
    Account (HRA) and more

This job reports to the CSU Clinical Director
this is a Part-Time position 1st Shift
Travel is required for day trips only
Relocation is not provided

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