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Wellspring
Louisville, Kentucky

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor: Part-Time

CounselorNo callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$15-$19/hr

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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!

What employees say about Wellspring...

Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor

Make a direct impact in someone’s recovery…every shift.

Wellspring is seeking a compassionate and dependable Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor to support adults living with serious mental illness through their recovery journey. This is a hands-on role for someone who can build trust, remain steady during difficult moments, and help clients strengthen the everyday skills they need to live more independently.

You will provide supportive counseling, assist with daily living activities, monitor self-administration of medication, facilitate groups and social interaction, respond to crises, and help maintain a safe and therapeutic environment. This position is an excellent opportunity to gain meaningful behavioral health experience while making a visible difference in the lives of the people we serve.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Bachelor of Arts (BA) is preferred.

At least one year of experience providing support, supervision, coaching, assistance, or daily living support to individuals in a behavioral health, social service, residential, community-based, healthcare, educational, or related human services setting is required for applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in a related field (e. g., psychology, social work, human services, sociology, etc.) may substitute relevant education for the one-year experience requirement.

Salary

$15 - $19 per hour

Shift/Schedule

  • Part-time: 11:45 AM - 6 PM (2-3 days per week)
  • Part-time: 3:45 PM and 12:00 AM (2-3 days per week)

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening. This position is a part of an annual, random drug-testing program.

This position requires a criminal background check, clearances of state and federal background checks, multiple abuse/sex offender registries, and clearance of exclusion lists prior to employment.

Must have access to a personal, registered, and insured vehicle to transport clients (when company vehicles aren't available) and to travel between client locations and related appointments.

Must possess a valid, active driver's license and be in good standing.

The Benefit That's Hard to Find

One of the biggest reasons our employees 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, employees 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.

For Our Part-time Employees, We Offer

Time to Recharge

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

Financial Security

401(k) with 100% employer match up to 4%

Support for the Work You Do

  • Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
  • Collaborative culture where staff ideas are heard and can quickly translate into improvements
  • Free downtown parking
  • Use of company vehicle, when available

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor provides supportive counseling, monitors medication, and facilitates social interaction to assist adults with serious mental illness. They also respond to crises and help maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for clients.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Crisis responseMedication monitoringBehavioral health supportGroup facilitationSocial interaction supportDaily living assistanceClient advocacy

Psychiatry — Counselor Career Context

Of the 40 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 15% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Rehabilitation Counselor: Part-Time at Wellspring a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry (Counseling) — ranked against 63 active Psychiatry (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Counselor Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution18 jobs · 16 employers

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<$70k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
60%
Loan repayment
35%
PSLF eligible
35%
Sign-on bonus
20%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Psychiatry (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 63 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Louisville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k
Typical market rent
$1,353/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.1
State income tax
Up to 4.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Wellspring

Mental Health Care
Louisville, KY
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
9 Paid Holidays
401(k) with 100% match up to 4%
Mileage Reimbursement
Free Downtown Parking
Company Vehicle