Counselor AZ

Spero Health•Phoenix, AR

About The Position

Spero Health is seeking a licensed counselor or social worker to support its mission of saving lives, instilling hope, and restoring relationships. The Counselor works as part of an integrated team serving patients through counseling, case management, and medically assisted treatment. Spero Health’s approach focuses on treating the whole person to achieve better outcomes. The role includes conducting initial assessments and providing ongoing patient care, counseling patients using evidence-based practices, providing patient education, and collaborating to support treatment-program accountability and patient compliance. The Counselor also helps patients set realistic goals toward recovery, serves as a clinic resource, and helps ensure compliance with HIPAA and CFR 42 Part 2 regulations. Spero Health provides training required for HIOP programs, which must be completed within the first 90 days of employment: CPR certification, Basic First Aid, Narcan administration, and de-escalation training. The organization also offers access to student-loan repayment assistance through its STAR-approved status, as well as continuing education reimbursement and career-growth opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a behavioral health field.
At least one year of full-time employment or internship experience in a human-services setting, or a master’s degree in a behavioral science field as defined in the posting.
One of the following licenses: LISAC, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LAC, LMSW, or LASAC.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a behavioral health field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial assessments and provide ongoing patient care.
Provide counseling to patients using evidence-based practices.
Provide patient education.
Collaborate to ensure accountability of the treatment program and patient compliance.
Help patients create realistic goals toward achieving freedom from addiction.
Act as a clinic resource and ensure compliance with HIPAA and CFR 42 Part 2 regulations.
Complete required HIOP training within the first 90 days of employment, including CPR certification, Basic First Aid, Narcan administration, and de-escalation training.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and health savings account.
Vision, life, and disability insurance, 100% company paid.
Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
401(k) retirement program with company match.
Wellness programs, including fitness reimbursement and smoking cessation.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Discounts via Tickets at Work.
Access to student-loan repayment assistance through the STAR-approved organization program.
Continuing education reimbursement up to $400 annually.
Opportunities for career growth.