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Wood Violet Recovery
Dodgeville, Wisconsin

Substance Abuse Counselor - CSAC

Addiction CounselorIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$45/hr

The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday

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Posted 36m ago · Verified live

Job Description

At Wood Violet Recovery, recovery isn't just what we do—it's why we exist.

Located in the rolling hills of southwest Wisconsin, our residential treatment center provides compassionate, evidence-based care for adults overcoming substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Every day, our team helps clients rediscover hope, rebuild confidence, and create lasting change.

We're looking for a Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) who is passionate about helping people grow through connection, education, and meaningful therapeutic experiences. This role provides both individual counseling and group facilitation, giving you the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with clients while helping them develop the skills and insight needed for lasting recovery.

Schedule

  • Tuesday-Saturday OR Sunday-Thursday
  • 8:30am–5:00pm

What You'll Do

  • Facilitate daily group substance use, educational, process, and recovery-focused groups.
  • Provide timely counseling sessions to an assigned caseload of clients.
  • Develop and maintain strong therapeutic relationships with clients while supporting their individual recovery goals.
  • Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation.
  • Participate in treatment planning and interdisciplinary team meetings.
  • Encourage client engagement while promoting a safe, supporting therapeutic environment.

What You'll Bring

  • Active CSAC in the state of Wisconsin (required).
  • At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with substance use disorders.
  • Valid WI Driver’s License.
  • Ability to pass background checks and drug screen.
  • CPR/First Aid (or willingness to obtain).

Benefits & More

  • Quarterly performance bonus opportunity!
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days!
  • 401k with 3% company match!
  • PTO starts accruing on day one + paid holidays and sick time!
  • Free daily meal from our on-site kitchen!

Join us and make a meaningful impact through group-based recovery work. Apply today!

At Wood Violet Recovery, we believe in the power of people—and that includes our team. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive environment for all.

8:30am-5:00pm

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate daily group substance use and recovery-focused sessions while providing individual counseling to an assigned caseload. Maintain accurate clinical documentation and participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning meetings.

Requirements

Requires an active CSAC certification in the state of Wisconsin and at least one year of experience working with substance use disorders. Candidates must also possess a valid driver's license and the ability to pass background checks.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingCrisis interventionMental health supportCase managementInterdisciplinary collaboration

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 48% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Substance Use / Addiction Counselor jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$94k in purchasing powerWisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in Wisconsin239 active13,398 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% remote · 48% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWisconsin Counselor listings: 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 15% offer loan repayment239 active listings, Nov 2026
New Addiction Medicine listings455 in the last 30 days241 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,008 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Benefits & Perks

Quarterly performance bonus opportunity
Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 60 days
401k with 3% company match
PTO starts accruing on day one
Paid holidays and sick time
Free daily meal from on-site kitchen

Living in Dodgeville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$313k
Median resident rent
$999/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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