Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Listed compensation
$22.75-$28/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
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Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Neillsville Center – Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan
Full-Time | Benefit Eligible | Neillsville, WI
Compensation
- SAC-IT: Starting at $22.75/hour
- SAC: Starting at $26.00/hour
- CSAC: Starting at $28.00/hour
SCHEDULE: Monday–Friday | 12:00 p. m.–8:00 p. m.
Make a Difference Every Day
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is seeking a Substance
Use Disorder Counselor to join our team at Neillsville Center. Neillsville
Center is a residential substance use treatment facility providing trauma-informed care for men in a supportive, recovery-focused environment.
As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor, you'll provide individual and group counseling, develop personalized treatment plans, and support clients throughout their recovery journey. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you'll help empower individuals to build healthier lives and achieve lasting recovery.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded as business needs require.
- Provide substance use counseling and case management services.
- Complete assessments, screenings, referrals, and documentation in accordance with agency, state, and federal requirements.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
- Facilitate individual and group counseling sessions.
- Coordinate care with community providers and multidisciplinary team members.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Provide education and support to clients and their families.
- Serve as a positive role model while promoting client engagement and recovery.
- Attend clinical supervision, staff meetings, and required trainings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)
- Paid Time Off, 10 Paid Holidays, and Personal Days
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Annual Merit Increases
- Employee Recognition and Service Awards
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
- Free clinical supervision and consultation
- Licensure and exam fee reimbursement
- Continuing education and professional development opportunities
Qualifications
Required
- Associate's degree in Human Services, Corrections, or a related field; bachelor's degree preferred.
- Valid Wisconsin SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC credential, or qualifying education and experience for case management services.
- Knowledge of substance use treatment, recovery principles, and applicable
Wisconsin regulations.
- Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
- Ability to pass required background, caregiver, and medical clearances.
Preferred
- One year of experience working in substance use treatment, behavioral health, corrections, or a related setting.
- Experience providing counseling in a residential treatment environment.
Work Environment
This position is based in a residential treatment setting. Local travel may be required, with occasional overnight travel depending on program needs.
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is an Equal Opportunity
Employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected.
LSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Key Responsibilities
The counselor will provide individual and group substance use counseling while developing and monitoring personalized treatment plans. They will also coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 48% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$53k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Disorder Counselor at Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI 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 counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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