Substance Use Disorder Counselor

Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI•Chippewa Falls, WI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

LSS 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.

Requirements

Possession of a valid Substance Abuse Counselor - In Training (SAC-IT) credential from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services.
Associate's Degree in a human-service or correctional field required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to perform the essential duties of the role; a motor vehicle check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record per the LSS Driver Safety Procedure is required, and ability to meet LSS auto insurance requirements.
Possession of a valid SAC-IT when performing AODA duties or experience/commensurate degree for case management services.
Ability to travel on day trips as required up to 25%. Some overnight travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
A minimum of 1 year of experience working with a correctional population preferred.
Working knowledge of addictions and recovery, counseling and case management principles and methods.
Knowledge of the federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing the delivery of AODA services.
Ability to provide professional addictions services to clients and their families.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
Reimbursement for licensure and/or exam costs for first attempt (after 1 year of employment)
Bi-annual renewal fees for licensure paid
Free clinical supervision and consultation
Internal and financial support for external trainings
Continuing Education (CEU) credits support
10 paid holidays
2 personal days
Sick & Vacation Time
Retirement – 403b Match
Annual raises and additional bonuses