Counselor

Spero Health is seeking a Counselor to join our awesome team in Lexington, KY!

This position is for a licensed counselor or social worker who supports the mission of “Saving Lives, Instilling Hope and Restoring Relationships” in an integrated team with patients receiving counseling, case management and medically assisted treatment. Spero Health believes better outcomes are achieved when you treat the whole person, through integrated care. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in someone's life, Spero Health is the right place for you!

The Counselor's responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following

• Conduct initial assessment and ongoing patient care.
• Provide counseling to patients through evidenced-based practice.
• Provide patient education.
• Ensure accountability of treatment program and patient compliance through collaboration.
• Assist patients in creating realistic goals toward achieving freedom from addiction.
• Act as a clinic resource and assure compliance with HIPPA and CFR42 Part 2 regulations.

Requirements

LICENSED COUNSELOR/SOCIAL WORKER EDUCATION

• Education: Minimum, Master's Degree in a human services field (psychology, sociology, social work, family studies, human services, counseling, nursing, or another human service degree program related to working with individuals with substance use disorders.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of full-time employment/internship working in a human-services setting OR Master's Degree in behavioral science, as defined above.
• License: CSW, LCSW, LPCC, LPCA, LMFT, LCADC-A, LCADC

LICENSED COUNSELOR/SOCIAL WORKER BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Health Savings Account
• Vision, Life and Disability insurance (100% Company Paid)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement program with company match
• Wellness Programs (Fitness Reimbursement & Smoking Cessation)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts via Tickets at Work

LICENSED COUNSELOR/SOCIAL WORKER LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAMS

• Spero Health is a STAR (Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery) approved organization. This means our clinicians will have access to help pay off federal student loans so they can focus on what they do best: patient care!
• Please see the website at https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment/star-lrp

LICENSED COUNSELOR/SOCIAL WORKER CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH

• CEU reimbursement up to $400 annually (calendar year)
• Opportunities for growth - we encourage our teammates to consider new growth opportunities with us

• Check out our website below for more information
• https://sperohealth.com/