Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Are you passionate about helping individuals overcome addiction and build a new future? Do you want to use your leadership skills to guide a dedicated team supporting adults on their sobriety journey? Join Lutheran Social Services is hiring a Substance Use Disorder Counselor for L.E. Phillips, a new 50‑bed residential treatment program for adults in Chippewa Falls set to open late spring/early summer 2026!

The program will be providing substance use disorder treatment and restorative justice services.

We're looking for candidates who hold a valid Substance Abuse Counselor - In Training (SAC-IT) credential from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services and are ready to make a meaningful impact.

This is a full-time, benefit eligible position.

SAC-IT - $22.75 per hour

SAC- $26 per hour

CSAC- $28 per hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Provides addiction counseling with supervision and/or case management services to clients in an outpatient, residential or case management setting.

• Completes assessments, diagnostics, screening and referral. Obtains required additional supervision if using UPC, ASAM, AODA assessments such as SUDDs or DSM/ICD 10 criteria.

• Provides Employment Specialist services to clients as needed.

• Prepares and completes all required documentation according to state, federal and agency standards in a timely manner.

• Coordinates, plans and facilitates client sessions, including group and individual services.

• Provides a high level of excellence in communication internally and to our external partners, both written and verbal.

• May provide outreach and education to the public/market services.

• Provides a high level of case management services and coordinates the various social, community and mental health services received by clients.

• Attends and participates in staff development programs, including in-services training, staff meetings, clinical supervision meetings, and similar opportunities.

• Provides all services in a timely manner according to program, licensing and contractual requirements.

• Establishes and maintains effective public and working relationships and collateral contracts.

• Serves as a positive role-model for clients and their families.

• Performs other duties as required.

PERKS:

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• By being employed with LSS, which is a non-profit agency, you can be eligible for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Loans are eligible to be forgiven after 10 years of on-time and consistent payments through the income-based re-payment plan.
• LSS Clinical Managers (supervision) and Human Capital employees can assist you in applying for this benefit.
• Licensure and Exam Fees
  • If the employee has been with LSS for 1 year prior, they will receive full reimbursement for licensure and/or exam costs for your first attempt. LSS also pays for bi-annual renewals.
  • If the employee is considered part-time, LSS will pay for half of the associated licensure and exam costs for your first attempt. LSS also pays for bi-annual renewals.
• It is required for your position to maintain a state license in a mental health or substance abuse related field.
• Clinical Supervision and Consultation
• We offer a free, robust clinical supervision experience for any type of licensure that focuses not only on client needs, but employee development.
• Training
• LSS is focused on the continued growth of our employees and ensuring we provide high quality services.
• LSS employees are eligible for receiving internal as well as financial support for external trainings to support your growth and required Continuing Education (CEU) credits.
• Flexibility
• LSS is a family/employee-focused agency which values work-life balance.
• Employees can adjust their schedules to accommodate personal commitments by flexing their schedule or utilizing time off.
• Benefits Package
• 10 paid holidays (ex: Christmas Eve, MLK Jr. Day, Memorial Day, etc.)
• 2 personal days
• Sick & Vacation Time
• Retirement – 403b Match
• LS…