Substance Use Disorder Counselor
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
WeekdayDoc rates Substance Use Disorder Counselor at Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI a 4.0/10 for work-life balance — below average.
This position offers no on-call requirements, no weekend shifts.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), which can forgive remaining federal student loan balances after 10 years of qualifying payments.
Key skills for this role include Addiction Counseling, Case Management, Screening, Diagnostics, Referral.
Benefits include Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), Licensure and Exam Fees Reimbursement, Clinical Supervision, Training Support, Flexible Schedule.
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
8d ago
Similar Jobs
Substance Use Counselor
Center for Alternative
Behavioral Health Supervisor (M-F 3pm to 11pm)
Confidential Employer
Clinical Social Worker, Addiction Recovery Program
Mass General Brigham
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Clinical Therapist - Contractual
New Oakland Family Centers
Substance Abuse Counselor
HARBOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER
IOP/Inpatient Therapist Onsite/Telehealth
Summit BHC