Substance Abuse Counselor-Wausau

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Wausau, Wisconsin$27/hrFull TimeAddiction Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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 ATTIC CORRECTIONAL SERVICES INC as a Substance Abuse Counselor – Correctional Services in United States. Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Wausau - Wausau, WI 54401Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeSalary Range: $27.00 - $27.

Key Responsibilities

  • include, but are not limited to · 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 the program.

Requirements

  • time position with competitive salary and full

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $27/hr
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with ATTIC CORRECTIONAL SERVICES INC in United States.

Key Skills

Substance abuse counselingTreatment planningGroup facilitationRecord keepingIntake assessmentBehavioral monitoringCultural competenceMicrosoft OfficeConfidentialityProfessional boundariesAODA counselingCorrectional counseling
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor-Wausau at ATTIC CORRECTIONAL SERVICES a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Addiction Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Addiction Medicine position at ATTIC CORRECTIONAL SERVICES is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $27/hr.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $27 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Wausau, Wisconsin.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Substance abuse counseling, Treatment planning, Group facilitation, Record keeping, Intake assessment, Behavioral monitoring, Cultural competence, Microsoft Office. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Addiction Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The counselor will provide substance abuse counseling services, facilitate group sessions, and implement evidence-based treatment interventions. They are also responsible for developing treatment plans and maintaining accurate client records.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Retirement Plans, Vacation & Sick Time, Public Loan Forgiveness Eligible, Flexible Work/Life Schedule. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Addiction Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About ATTIC CORRECTIONAL SERVICES

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Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Retirement Plans
Vacation & Sick Time
Public Loan Forgiveness Eligible
Flexible Work/Life Schedule
4.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

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

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