David Hayden

David has more than 25 years of experience in behavioral healthcare. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Kentucky and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Eastern Kentucky University. He is also a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with experience in treatment, clinical supervision and training. Before coming to Spero Health, David was Director of Substance Abuse Services for a non-profit community mental health agency. He has experience in residential, non-medical detoxification, outpatient and medication-assisted treatment. David has led training programs in motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care and treatment for co-occurring disorders. He has served as a consultant and peer reviewer with knowledge in Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care, as well as program management and development. David is a Certified NIATx (Network for the Improvement of Addiction Treatment) Change Leader. David is committed to helping people overcome challenges to live a life of meaning and purpose as they define it, and developing systems that support this.