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Attic Correctional Services
Union Grove, Wisconsin

Substance Abuse Counselor-REECC

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26-$28/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

  • Level: Experienced
  • Job Location: Union Grove - Union Grove, WI 53182
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Education Level: 2 Year Degree
  • Salary Range: $26.00 - $28.00 Hourly
  • Travel Percentage: Negligible
  • Job Shift: 8 am -4 pm
  • Job Category: Professional Services

This position is responsible for substance abuse counseling of adult correctional clients at the Robert E. Ellsworth Correctional Center. AODA programming must be delivered in a secular manner free of religious components, following the agency prescribed curriculum.

The person in this position is responsible for maintaining the credentials required for the position. Collaboration with other staff, supervisors, and agents is vital and communication must be maintained.

The person in this position must demonstrate professional conduct and respect for each client, maintaining confidentiality and high ethical standards.

This is vital to uphold the pursuit of our mission: To conceive and develop effective interventions, which will enable individuals to avoid unnecessary levels of incarceration, enhance community safety and provide a setting that facilitates treatment and the reduction of recidivism.

Develop treatment plans based on each client's individual needs. Complete and maintain accurate records of progress, services provided, treatment plan, and other required information. Counsel clients in group sessions, using the approved curriculum provided.

Conduct orientation intake sessions of individuals referred to in the program. Evaluate client participation by monitoring behavior, attitude, and progress. Qualifications

Education & Work Experience: Associate Degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or related field required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC-IT, SAC or CSAC) credentials through the state of WI. 1 year of experience in counseling and facilitating cognitive based programming.

1 year of experience working with correctional/AODA clients. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Demonstrated ability working with individuals from diverse backgrounds; culturally competent. Proficient in Microsoft Office, email, and internet. Ability to maintain the utmost confidentiality of all agency information.

Ability to interact with staff, clients, and agents in an effective manner while maintaining professional boundaries. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, company paid Life Insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick time, 403b, Pension, Accident, GAP, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life insurance and Pet Insurance and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. #HP

Key Responsibilities

This role involves providing substance abuse counseling to adult correctional clients at the Robert E. Ellsworth Correctional Center, delivering secular AODA programming based on the agency curriculum. Responsibilities include developing individual treatment plans, conducting group and intake sessions, monitoring client progress, and maintaining accurate records.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an Associate Degree in a related field (Human Services, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or similar) and hold Substance Abuse Counselor credentials (SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC) through the state of Wisconsin. A minimum of one year of experience in counseling, cognitive-based programming, and working with correctional/AODA clients is required.

Key Skills

Client Treatment PlanningGroup CounselingClient EvaluationRecord KeepingCultural Competency

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 38% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$56k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $60k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
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Living in Union Grove

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$346k
Median resident rent
$1,143/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company Paid Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Vacation
Sick Time
403b