Job Overview
Arbor Place, Inc. is seeking to hire an individual who desires to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families we serve by working as a Substance Use Disorder Counselor in our Adult Residential SUD Treatment Program. For over 45 years, Arbor Place, Inc. has been a private non-profit organization in the field of helping people recover from substance use and mental health disorders. Our staff strive to do what’s right for our clients, and our management strives to do what’s right for the staff. If you would like to work in a relaxed, team-based, supportive environment with co-workers that have the same passion as you to promote accessing effective treatment services, then Arbor Place may be the right place for you.
The ideal candidate to become the newest member of the Arbor Place Team is someone who finds value in putting their best effort in doing their job well. This includes having the ability and drive to complete tasks in a timely manner, with accuracy and completeness, as well as being an active member of a multi-disciplinary team to support a client and their family in early recovery. It is also very important to be able to contribute to a healthy workplace culture.
As a Substance Use Disorder Counselor, you will work with clients immediately upon admission to gather assessment and intake information, support clients throughout their treatment stay by serving as their primary counselor. This is a key role to positively engage new clients as they enter treatment during, what most commonly, is a very stressful time in their life. It is essential to be able to provide client-centered care in an empathetic and trauma-informed way. Additional tasks will include treatment group facilitation, and working as a team of professionals providing treatment and support to our clients.
What we are looking for is an individual with a combination of work experience and education of how to best work with our target population of individuals and families with substance use and/or mental health disorders. A minimum of an associate’s degree in a related field and a current Substance Abuse Counselor credential in Wisconsin is required. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is desired. Having an in-training licensure (SUD and/or MH) is acceptable. Experience in a residential treatment setting is desired.
This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. We offer competitive pay and benefits and can set up a work schedule based on your preferences and needs. Employment at Arbor Place, Inc. makes you eligible for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
