SUD Counselor - Residential
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
- vision of clinical services, coordination of care, and program compliance. Clinical Service Delivery Meet all DHS 75 requirements. Conduct comprehensive Substance Use Disorder (SUD) assessments and develop immediate treatment/continuing care plans upon a resident's arrival. Facilitate SUD treatment groups using designated evidence-based curricula. Provide weekly one-hour individual SUD counseling sessions. Develop Relapse Prevention and Continuing Care Plans with clients, updating them weekly. Treatment Coordination & Compliance Coordinate individual SUD treatment plans collaboratively with the resident, Program Manager, and Case Managers. Update treatment/continuing care plans and the ASAM level of care weekly, submitting them to the Clinical Supervisor for signature. Act as a consultant for substance use related crises. Work collaboratively with external SUD treatment agencies and manage community referrals.
- vision and Program Support Supervise the pro
- vision of any SUD treatment component delivered by other staff. Supervise any assigned substance abuse intern or volunteer under the direction of the Program Manager. Monitor and supervise residents and the facility environment. Serve as on-call staff and work assigned shifts to meet agency needs. Participate in all required clinical super
- vision and training to maintain professional certification.
Qualifications
- vision of SUD treatment components and assigned interns/volunteers (as noted in the responsibilities). Education Advanced Degree: MSW or related advanced degree preferred. Alternative Consideration: A BA in Social Work, or a related degree, will be considered with demonstrated work experience and knowledge.
What We Offer Purpose That Matters Lead a program that transforms lives. Every decision you make, every moment you lead, will ripple out to create hope and healing for mothers and their infants. Room to Grow Your growth matters as much as theirs. We invest in you through ongoing training, professional development, and collaboration with a passionate, mission-driven team. A Culture of Care Join a community that values your expertise and empowers you to make a difference every single day. Here, your voice matters, and your leadership inspires change.
Benefits That Support You Enjoy competitive pay, generous time off, retirement plans, and the peace of mind that comes with working in a supportive environment. Ready to lead with purpose? If you’re an experienced, empathetic leader ready to guide both a team and a vulnerable population toward brighter futures, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help us turn hope into reality.
Key Responsibilities
Provide clinical SUD assessments, individual counseling, and evidence-based group therapy for justice-involved women in a residential setting. Coordinate treatment plans and ensure compliance with DHS 75 requirements while supervising interns and volunteers.
Requirements
Requires a current substance abuse counselor certification and at least one year of experience working with offender populations. A bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field is required, though a master's degree is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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