Aspen Center is our 32 bed substance use treatment facility in Waukesha County offering affordable and comprehensive addictions treatment for men. LSS is seeking a Substance Abuse Counselor to join us in helping men overcome addiction! This opportunity is full-time, benefits eligible. This role sees primarily 1st shift hours, with occasional evening hours. Compensation for the role starts at $22/hour for the SAC-IT Level. Compensation increases based on licensure hours and/or credentials.

Under direction of program and clinical supervisor, performs core functions of a licensed addictions counselor and/or AODA/Correctional Case Manager.

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@lsswis.org) 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
• LSS makes annual raises and additional bonuses a priority for employees

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Upon offer, candidates must successfully complete the necessary background, caregiver, medical and any other checks required, according to program requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience working with a correctional population preferred or required, depending on contract requirements.
• Working knowledge of addictions and recovery, counseling and case management principles and methods.
• Ability to learn and retain information regarding the federal, state, and local rules and regulations governing the delivery of SUD services.
• Ability to provide addictions services to clients and their families.
• Possession of a valid SAC-IT SUD license from WI DSPS.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• 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, SAC, or CSAC when performing AODA duties or experience/commensurate degree for case management services.
TRAVEL: Ability to travel on day trips as required up to 25%. Some overnight travel may be required.
LSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Education

Required
• Associate Degree or better in AODA Counseling or related field
Preferred
• Bachelor Degree or better in Hum. Serv. or Related Field

Licenses & Certifications

Required
• Driver's License
• SAC - In Training

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)