Counselor PA

Spero Health•Altoona, PA

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 receiving counseling, case management, and medically assisted treatment. Spero Health describes its approach as treating the whole person through integrated care. The role includes conducting initial assessments and ongoing patient care, providing evidence-based counseling and patient education, and collaborating to support treatment-program accountability and patient compliance. The Counselor also helps patients create realistic goals toward recovery, serves as a clinic resource, and assures compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations. Spero Health provides required HIOP program training, which must be completed within the first 90 days of employment.

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 behavioral science as defined in the posting.
One of the following licenses: LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LAPC, LSW, or CAADC.

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 assure compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations.
Complete required HIOP program 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 federal student loan repayment assistance through the STAR (Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery) program for clinicians.
CEU reimbursement up to $400 annually.
Opportunities for career growth.