
Substance Use Disorder Counselor
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF WI
EAU CLAIRE, WIFull-time$22.75–28/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor at Fahrman Center, a 42-bed residential treatment facility. The counselor provides individual and group counseling, develops treatment plans, and supports clients in recovery alongside a multidisciplinary team. The position is full-time and benefit eligible, with starting hourly compensation varying by credential: SAC-IT, SAC, or CSAC.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is a private, non-profit, human service agency providing a variety of services throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Over the years, LSS has grown to become one of the largest human service agencies in the two state area serving more than 125,000 clients annually. We are looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals like you to help provide services including outpatient behavioral health management, international, domestic and special needs adoptions, older adult services, support services for children, youth and families, community corrections programs and support services for adults with disabilities and/or mental health concerns. Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives. Does this describe your personal mission statement? Are you motivated to serve by sharing your talents? If you would like to help us achieve our mission, please apply for the following opportunity. Description Substance Use Disorder Counselor Fahrman Center - Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Full-Time | Benefit Eligible | Eau Claire, WI Compensation SAC-IT: Starting at $22.75/hour SAC: Starting at $26.00/hour CSAC: Starting at $28.00/hour Make a Difference Every Day Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Counselor to join our team at Fahrman Center. Fahrman Center is a 42-bed residential treatment facility providing substance use treatment for men and women in a supportive, recovery-focused environment. As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor, you'll provide individual and group counseling, develop personalized treatment plans, and support clients throughout their recovery journey. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you'll help empower individuals to build healthier lives and achieve lasting recovery. Essential Duties & Responsibilities This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded as business needs require. Provide individual and group substance use counseling and case management services. Complete screenings, assessments, referrals, and documentation in accordance with agency, state, and federal requirements. Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans. Coordinate care with community providers and multidisciplinary team members. Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. Provide education and support to clients and their families. Facilitate recovery-focused groups and therapeutic services. Serve as a positive role model while promoting client engagement and recovery. Attend clinical supervision, staff meetings, and required trainings. Perform other duties as assigned. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care) Paid Time Off, 10 Paid Holidays,... For full info follow application link. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/W/VET/DISABILITY ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/96911734B7EC4ACE
How this job compares
Set against the 2,021 open Counselor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 30, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$22.75–28/hr
- US median$23–26/hr724 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $25.38/hr, is close to the US median midpoint ($25/hr) — in the middle half of Counselor hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 22 open Counselor jobs in Wisconsin and 2,021 across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Wisconsin
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- Experience
- Counselor postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (780 postings).
- Education
- 1,129 of the 2,021 open Counselor jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 30, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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