Substance Abuse Counselor-REECC
Listed compensation
$26-$28/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
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
The counselor is responsible for delivering secular AODA programming and developing treatment plans for adult correctional clients. They must conduct group sessions, perform intake assessments, and maintain accurate records of client progress and behavior.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Human Services, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or a related field, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. Additionally, applicants must possess Wisconsin Substance Abuse Counselor credentials and have at least one year of experience in counseling and correctional AODA programming.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
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, 68% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$60k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings in Wisconsin | 241 active | 13,485 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% remote · 38% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Wisconsin Counselor listings: 15% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 15% offer loan repayment241 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Addiction Medicine listings | 465 in the last 30 days | 243 the 30 days before (+91%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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