Substance Use Counselor - SAC

6 days ago
Appleton, WisconsinFull TimeAddiction Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

Job Description

About the Role

Join Appleton Comprehensive Treatment Center as a Substance Use Counselor – M-F Schedule in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high quality, compassionate guidance in both individual and group counseling sessions.
  • Plan, oversee, facilitate and document patient's recovery.
  • Co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions as needed.
  • Ensure all documentation regarding patient care, treatment, and incidents is completed timely and in a clear, concise manner.

Requirements

  • Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Experience conducting individual and group counseling sessions focused on substance use recovery. Knowledge of evidence

Benefits & Compensation

  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Appleton Comprehensive Treatment Center in United States.

Key Skills

Substance Use CounselingIndividual CounselingGroup CounselingTreatment PlanningInitial AssessmentsFollow Up AssessmentsCrisis InterventionCase ManagementMedication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing (MI)Relapse PreventionDocumentationHIPAA Compliance42 CFR Part 2 Compliance
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Counselor - SAC at Appleton Comprehensive Treatment Center a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at Appleton Comprehensive Treatment Center is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance Use Counseling, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Treatment Planning, Initial Assessments, Follow Up Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Case Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Substance Use Counselor provides high-quality, compassionate guidance through individual and group counseling sessions to support patients recovering from opioid use disorder. Key duties include planning, overseeing, facilitating, and documenting patient recovery, preparing individual treatment ...

Benefits package: Semi-Annual Bonus Program, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Plan, Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Employer-Paid Clinical Supervision, Free Unlimited CEUs (500+ accredited), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Student Loan Forgiveness (HRSA eligible). A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Appleton Comprehensive Treatment Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Appleton, Wisconsin
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Semi-Annual Bonus Program
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Employer-Paid Clinical Supervision
Free Unlimited CEUs (500+ accredited)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Student Loan Forgiveness (HRSA eligible)
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (3)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)

Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

6d ago