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Mental Health Technician Crisis Stabilization Unit
Job Location:
Job Location:
Louisville, KY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 15 - 18
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
9 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
6 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
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.
Wellsprings 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.
Wellsprings 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!
Wellsprings Crisis Stabilization Program:
The goal of Wellsprings 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 Technician (MHT) Summary:
MHTs are active members of the CSU multi-disciplinary treatment team providing safety and support for the wellbeing of clients during their CSU stay. MHTs provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention with the advice and consultation of the clinical team. clients with their recovery through problem solving and life skills through individual and group sessions.
CSU MHT Duties & Responsibilities:
The Wellspring CSU operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Currently hiring part-time and PRN (as needed) MHT for all shifts:
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.
Wellsprings 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.
Wellsprings 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!
What our employees love about working at Wellspring...
Wellsprings Crisis Stabilization Program:
The goal of Wellsprings 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 Technician (MHT) Summary:
MHTs are active members of the CSU multi-disciplinary treatment team providing safety and support for the wellbeing of clients during their CSU stay. MHTs provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention with the advice and consultation of the clinical team. clients with their recovery through problem solving and life skills through individual and group sessions.
CSU MHT Duties & Responsibilities:
- Completes intake protocols for all incoming clients including orientation and orientation checklist.
- Supervises self-administration of client medication to ensure proper medication regimen provide information about medications to clients as appropriate and log medication activities in eMar.
- Facilitates client social interactions.
- Maintains knowledge of client status whereabouts appointments and schedule.
- Completes shift change procedures including collaboration with the team and completing written and verbal documentation.
- Monitors status of environment of care and completion of housekeeping duties including food preparation as assigned.
- Participates in multidisciplinary treatment team and seeks support from program manager and clinical staff as needed.
- Minimum Requirements: one year of experience in the mental health field.
- Bachelors degree in psychology sociology social work or related field ispreferred but not required.
- Familiarity with mental illness and substance use and abuse recovery is required.
- Experience in psychiatric rehabilitation working with co-occurring substance use or abuse and mental illness is preferred.
The Wellspring CSU operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Currently hiring part-time and PRN (as needed) MHT for all shifts:
- 1st shift -- 8:00 am - 3:00 PM
- 2nd shift -- 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- 3rd shift -- 11:00 PM -- 8:00 AM
- $15- $18/ hour
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Affordable and Supportive HousingWellspring integrates affordable housing with essential support services, offering clients a stable and permanent home base to aid their journey toward recovery. Join us for the 1st […]
