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Spero Health
Owensboro, Kentucky · Hybrid

Counselor (Hybrid - Remote/On-site)

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Spero Health is seeking a Counselor to join our awesome teams in Owensboro, KY and Henderson, KY!

  • ## This is a hybrid role with an expected schedule of 3 days/week on-site and 2 days/week remote
  • 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 bhw.hrsa.gov

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

sperohealth.com

Key Responsibilities

The counselor will conduct initial assessments and provide ongoing patient care using evidence-based practices. They will also collaborate with the integrated team to ensure treatment program accountability and assist patients in achieving their recovery goals.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient assessmentAddiction treatmentHIPAA complianceCFR42 Part 2 compliance

Counselor Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Kentucky is 90.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.6% of Kentucky clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Counseling listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 26% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

What does the Counseling market look like in Kentucky?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.7 / 10 · top 25% in counselingranked against 366 Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost of livingKentucky index 90.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Counseling listings in Kentucky5 active366 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 54% remote · 26% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentKentucky counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 13% offer loan repayment172 active listings, Nov 2026
Counseling pay trend−8.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (366 Counseling listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Counselor (Hybrid - Remote/On-site) at Spero Health a 7.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 366 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 7.7
Better work-life than 80% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 366 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Spero Health

Medical Practices
Brentwood, Tennessee
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Health Savings Account
Vision, Life and Disability insurance (100% Company Paid)
Generous PTO and paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts via Tickets at Work
Loan Forgiveness Programs