Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Addiction CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$22.75 - $28/hr

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Job Description

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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

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 48% have no call, 62% 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).

How many Substance Use / Addiction Counselor jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.5 / 10 · above average in substance use / addiction counselorranked against 1,008 Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$47k–$58kSubstance Use / Addiction Counselor median $58k (middle half $53k–$65k)456 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$56k in purchasing powerWisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Addiction Medicine listings in Wisconsin37 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All substance use / addiction counselor listings in Wisconsin225 active12,888 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% remote · 48% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentWisconsin counselor listings (all specialties): 14% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 16% offer loan repayment225 active listings, Nov 2026
New Addiction Medicine listings422 in the last 30 days230 the 30 days before (+83%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI#11 of 14 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,008 Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Wisconsin figures use all substance use / addiction counselors: too few Wisconsin Addiction Medicine postings state pay.

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 Substance Use / Addiction Counselor — ranked against 1,008 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Counselor Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 17 employers
9
<$85k
6
$85k-105k
7
$120k
4
$125k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

23 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
39%
CME allowance
26% this job
PSLF eligible
17% this job
Loan repayment
9% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 6.5
Better work-life than 70% of Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings

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

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About Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI

Non-profit Organization Management
West Allis, Wisconsin
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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
10 paid holidays
Sick and vacation time
2 personal days

Living in Chippewa Falls

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$324k
Typical market rent
$1,332/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.8
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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