Substance Abuse Counselor (Residential)
Salary
See Position Description
Location
1717 Taylor Avenue, Racine, WI 53403, WI
Job Type
FULL TIME
Job Number
2026-082
Department
Human Services
Division
Health Services
Opening Date
07/27/2026
Closing Date
8/9/2026 11:59 PM Central
Division
Health Services
Job Summary
Provide comprehensive counseling and case management services to individuals presenting at Racine County's SUD Residential facility presenting with SUD issues, including those with legal convictions
Key Responsibilities
- Provide screening, assessment and document bio-psycho-social intake for new consumers.
- Engage consumers in treatment.
- Prepare initial treatment plans and required reviews
- Conduct individual and group therapy
- Participate in professional staffing and meetings as required
- Maintain a professional and confidential relationship with consumers.
- Maintain records that are in compliance with Racine County and Wisconsin regulations.
- Focus on continued quality improvement.
- Maintain required production levels.
- The SUD Counselor will meet with assigned individuals to complete a SUD Intake Assessment (including preliminary DSM-V diagnosis and treatment plan).
- Provide oral and written communication that is appropriate to the task and in accordance with agency, DHS 75 and Medicaid standards.
- Make intervention and assessment decisions using the "Best Practice" philosophy.
- Work collaboratively with law enforcement, families, other county departments, schools, acute care services providers, and other community resources to coordinate appropriate crisis resolution and referral.
- Communicate pertinent information on a timely basis and participate in clinical supervision case reviews, staffings, and/or case planning meetings.
- Complete all necessary health care/medical and financial record documentation required to maintain complete medical and financial billing records.
- Provide crisis therapy when indicated. (Only appropriately credentialed staff)
- Perform other duties as assigned, including responding to an emergency event.
Supervision Received
Receives supervision from the SUD Residential Supervisor
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field preferred
- Five years counseling experience.
- Employee must be licensed in the State of Wisconsin as a SAC-IT required. SAC or CSAC licensure preferred.
- Valid Wisconsin driver's license and automobile insurance are required.
- Prompt and regular attendance.
Salary is Based on Education and Experience: (hiring salary range is different than shown below)
SAC-IT: $27.45/hr. - $38.43/hr.
SAC/CSAC: $29.37/hr. - $41.12/hr.
Masters with No License/Training License: $65,374.40/yr. - $91,520.00/yr.
Masters with Full License: $69,950.40/yr. - $97,926.40/yr.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Ability to establish a therapeutic relationship.
- Ability to relate to highly diverse population.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to solve problems and negotiate solutions.
- Knowledge of DHS 75 regulations.
- Knowledge of evidence-based practices.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Ability to work well with treatment team and community members.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
- Interacts with the public in a professional manner.
- Must be able and willing to work evenings.
- Must be able to walk up and down stairs and lift up to 20 pounds.
This description has been prepared to assist in properly evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, working conditions, etc., present in the classification. It is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and characteristic levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.
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Employer Racine, County of (WI)