Substance Use Disorder Counselor
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor – Loan Forgiveness in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
- Provides addiction counseling with supervision and/or case management services to clients in an outpatient, residential or case management setting.
- Completes assessments, diagnostics, screening and referral. Obtains required additional supervision if using UPC, ASAM, AODA assessments such as SUDDs or DSM/ICD 10 criteria.
- Provides Employment Specialist services to clients as needed.
Requirements
- Establishes and maintains effective public and working relationships and collateral contracts.
- Serves as a positive role
- model for clients and their families.
- Performs other duties as required. PERKS:
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $22.75 - $28/hr
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Night or evening shifts may be required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Disorder Counselor at Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI a 6.1 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, flexible scheduling.
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 Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI 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.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $23 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in 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
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Addiction Counseling, Case Management, Screening, Diagnostics, Referral, Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: The counselor provides addiction counseling, case management, assessments, screening, and referral services to clients in residential or outpatient settings. This role also involves coordinating client sessions, completing required documentation, and providing high-quality communication internally a...
Benefits package: Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), Licensure and Exam Fees Reimbursement, Clinical Supervision, Training Support, Flexible Schedule, 10 Paid Holidays, 2 Personal Days, Sick & Vacation Time. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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