Mental Health Clinician II

Wellspring, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with employer contributions

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Continuing education support

Job summary

A mental health services provider in Louisville is seeking a full-time Mental Health Clinician II to provide therapy in outpatient settings. The role includes supervising developing professionals, performing individual and group therapy, and creating treatment plans. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in social work or counseling and have experience with serious mental illness. The position offers a competitive salary between $55,000 – $68,000 and generous benefits designed to support healthcare and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) is required.
• Experience with populations suffering from serious mental illness is preferred.
• Must have knowledge of mental status exams.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group therapy and crisis intervention services.
• Develop client-centered treatment plans.
• Conduct clinical intake assessments and documentation in electronic health records.

Skills

Client advocacy

Therapeutic interventions

Community resource knowledge

Recovery model understanding

Education

Master's in Social Work (LCSW)

Master's/Doctorate in Counseling (LPCC)

Job description

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, supporting housing, & employment services. We believe recovery is possible for all people with psychiatric disabilities and our recovery-oriented programming incorporates person-centered care & utilizes a multi-disciplinary approach.

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!

Mental Health Clinician II:

Wellspring is seeking a full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) to provide therapy in an outpatient and community housing setting. This person will also be responsible for supervising developing professionals and provides for the safety, support and wellbeing of the clients with the ability to bill services without supervision.

• 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 supervisor, treatment team, and clients, develops client centered treatment plans to assist clients in achieving mental health goals.
• Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Collaborates with internal Wellspring programs and external referring agenciesin processing, interviewing, and screening referrals.
• Provides individual and group therapy, ongoing support, and crisis intervention services to clients.
• Administers client assessment tools (e.g., Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale, Client ExpQuestionnaire, etc.).
• Conducts clinical intake assessments and complete discharges from the program.
• Facilitates individual and group therapy and utilizes electronic health records for documentation.
• Provides information on medication to clients.
• Provides case management services when necessary to ensure the successful integration of the clients into the community.
• This position does not currently participate in clinical "on call" but may participate in the future depending on future staffing levels. On call is compensated and rotations would be for 24 hours, Friday to Friday, once a quarter.

Qualifications:

• A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) is required along with appropriate education for the licensure: a Master's in Social Work for the LCSW and a Master's, Specialist, or Doctorate Degree in Counseling or a closely related field for the LPCC.
• Experience working with populations with aserious mental illness (SMI) is highly preferred. Knowledge of community resources, mental status exams and the recovery model of persons with SMI are important skills for the position.

Salary:

• $55,000 - $68,000

Benefits That Support You (Not Just Your Job):

At Wellspring, we know you can’t take care of others if you’re not supported yourself. That’s why we offer a benefits package designed to protect your health, support your life outside of work, and give you the freedom to focus on what matters most: helping people recover and thrive.

The Benefit That's Hard to Find:

One of the biggest reasons our clinicians stay at Wellspring is something harder to list on a benefits sheet: you can actually make and see your impact here. We pride ourselves in being large enough to make a difference and small enough that your voice matters. Being a mission-driven nonprofit with a collaborative culture, clinicians have the ability to:

• Work autonomously
• Advocate for clients
• Implement ideas quickly by working closely with those who can make fast decisions
• Focus on care rather than bureaucracy

In other words, less red tape and more meaningful work.

Health:

• Medical insurance with employer contributions
• Dental and vision coverage fully paid for employees (single premium only)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) to help offset medical expenses
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources

Financial Security:

• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 4%
• Employer-paid group life insurance for employee
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage

Time to Recharge:

• Generous paid time off (PTO) starting after 90 days of employment
• 9 paid holidays

Support for the Work You Do:

• Free access to courses that offer continuing education credits to help maintain licensure
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
• Collaborative culture where staff ideas are heard and can quickly translate into improvements for clients