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.
The Wellspring PAD Team supports adults with serious mental illnesses who are involved with the justice system and have been recently incarcerated or are at imminent risk for being incarcerated.
The PAD Program Manager participates in regular team meetings and works in partnership with the PAD CM, Peer Specialist, and Clinician. The PAD Program Manager oversees the coordination of services provided by the PAD team members. All members assist clients in gaining access to medical, social, housing, educational, and other support services. The PAD Program Manager oversees the development and facilitation of individualized recovery goals via assessment, connecting to resources, and monitoring progress. The PAD Program Manager will also collaborate with community partners including but not limited to those in the local justice system. The PAD Program Manager will evaluate and assess incarcerated persons for PAD program eligibility, track program outcomes, and work closely with the court system and public defender’s office. The PAD Program Manager completes electronic documentation and supervises completion and quality of work by PAD team members ensuring services demonstrate medical necessity within 24 hours of client contact.
The PAD Program Manager will have a belief in recovery from mental illness and an enthusiasm for helping persons with disabilities, rooted in empathy and compassion, demonstrating a careful and caring attitude.
The ideal candidate will have experience working with clients with serious mental illness and substance use disorders. Experience working in or collaborating with the justice system is preferred.
A personal vehicle is required as the PAD Program Manager will occasionally transport clients to appointments.