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Counselor (Social Worker)

12/22/2025

The Counselor/Social Worker will conduct initial assessments and provide ongoing patient care, including counseling and patient education. They will also assist patients in setting realistic goals for addiction recovery and ensure compliance with treatment programs.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Spero Health, Inc., is an integrated healthcare services organization specializing in local and affordable outpatient care for individuals suffering from substance use disorders with a mission to “Save Lives, Instill Hope, and Restore Relationships.” Spero Health utilizes an innovative evidence-based integrated care model that combines both physical and behavioral healthcare services under one roof to treat the whole patient. This integrated care model combines physician services (including medication-assisted treatment), behavioral health counseling, recovery support services, medication management and patient and family education. Its community-based approach to treatment allows patients to continue working and caring for their families as they overcome addiction. Based in Nashville, Tenn. and privately held by Heritage Group, Health Velocity Capital, South Central, Inc. and Frist Cressey Ventures, Spero Health operates more than 80 outpatient clinics located throughout Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, Tennessee and West Virginia. Spero Health is a national leader who has helped more than 30,000 patients on their journey to stable recovery from addiction and is in-network with Medicaid and most commercial insurance plans.

About the Role

Description

Spero Health is seeking a Counselor/Social Worker to join our awesome team!

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/Social Worker'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:

Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling and/or Substance Abuse Treatment

LICENSED COUNSELOR/SOCIAL WORKER 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: LPC, LCSW or CSAC

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/

Key Skills

CounselingPatient CareCase ManagementAddiction TreatmentPatient EducationGoal SettingComplianceHIPAA RegulationsEvidence-Based Practice