Mental Health Technician - Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)

Wellspring • Louisville, KY

5d • $15 - $18

About The Position

Wellspring is hiring a part-time Mental Health Technician for its Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) in Louisville. Wellspring operates two 24/7 units that provide adults experiencing acute mental health challenges with a safe, supportive, homelike environment where they can stabilize and potentially avoid hospitalization. The role provides direct, hands-on support to individuals during mental health crises as part of a multidisciplinary, recovery-oriented team.

The position has flexible scheduling to staff a 24/7 program. Weekday and weekend shifts are available: first shift is 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., second shift is 3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., and third shift is 11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. Employees can choose available days and times, with schedules ranging from 4 to 37 hours per week.

Pay is $15–$18 per hour. Employment requires a criminal background check, state and federal background clearances, checks of multiple abuse and sex offender registries, and clearance of exclusion lists. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and/or other health conditions is required. A bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or a related field is preferred; some education may be substituted for experience.

Requirements

• Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and/or other health conditions.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Some education may be substituted for experience.
• Complete required criminal background checks, state and federal background clearances, checks of multiple abuse and sex offender registries, and exclusion-list clearances prior to employment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide encouragement, emotional support, and crisis intervention.
• Help clients develop coping strategies, problem-solving skills, and daily living skills.
• Lead or co-lead group activities and support clients in pursuing recovery goals.
• Monitor client well-being, recognize changes in behavior, and communicate concerns to the team.
• Support medication self-administration.
• Welcome new clients and help them become comfortable with the program.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to a safe, supportive living environment.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for confidential support and resources.
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 4%.
• Generous paid time off starting after 90 days of employment for part-time employees working over 20 hours per week.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
• Collaborative culture where staff ideas are heard and can translate quickly into improvements.
• Free downtown parking.
• Opportunity to work autonomously, advocate for clients, implement ideas quickly, and focus on care rather than bureaucracy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED