Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Listed compensation
$22.75 - $28.00/hr
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Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) | Chippewa Falls, WI
Are you passionate about helping individuals overcome addiction and build a brighter future? Join Lutheran Social Services as a Substance Use Disorder
Counselor at L.E. Phillips, a new 50-bed residential treatment program opening in 2026 in Chippewa Falls. This innovative program will provide substance use disorder treatment and restorative justice services for adults on their recovery journey.
Pay
- SAC-IT: $22.75/hour
- SAC: $26.00/hour
- CSAC: $28.00/hour
Full-time | Benefits Eligible
What You'll Do
- Provide individual and group substance use counseling services.
- Complete assessments, screenings, referrals, and treatment planning.
- Deliver case management and coordinate community support services.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Support clients in achieving recovery, stability, and personal goals.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners.
- Participate in clinical supervision, training, and professional development.
What We're Looking For
- Valid Wisconsin SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC credential.
- Associate's degree in a human services or corrections-related field required; bachelor's degree preferred.
- Knowledge of addiction, recovery, counseling, and case management principles.
- Experience working with justice-involved or correctional populations is preferred.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Why Join LSS?
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- Licensure and exam fee reimbursement
- Free clinical supervision and consultation
- Ongoing training and CEU support
- Flexible scheduling and work-life balance
- Competitive benefits package, including:
- 10 paid holidays
- Sick and vacation time
- 2 personal days
- 403(b) retirement match
- Annual raise and bonus opportunities
Make a lasting impact in the lives of individuals seeking recovery while growing your career with a mission-driven organization.
Apply today and help build hope, healing, and lasting change in our community.
LSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Key Responsibilities
Provide individual and group substance use counseling services while completing assessments, treatment planning, and clinical documentation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners to support clients in achieving recovery and stability.
Requirements
Requires a valid Wisconsin SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC credential and an associate's degree in a human services or corrections-related field. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Use Disorder Counselor at Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Addiction Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 1,299 active Addiction Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 36% 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 ~$53k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k 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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