Counselor

About the role

Spero Health is seeking a Counselor to join our awesome team in Petersburg, VA! 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!

Responsibilities

• 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

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

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 (STAR approved organization – access to help pay off federal student loans; see https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment/star-lrp)
• CEU reimbursement up to $400 annually (calendar year)
• Opportunities for growth – we encourage our teammates to consider new growth opportunities with us
• More information: https://sperohealth.com/