Treatment Specialist 1 - Division of Community Corrections

Wisconsin Department of Corrections; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health insurance

Pension plan with employer match

457 retirement plan

Well Wisconsin Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Wisconsin Department of Corrections seeks a Treatment Specialist I to implement, evaluate, and coordinate Substance Use Disorder treatment programs. This role includes group facilitation, reviewing participant work, and documenting progress weekly to prepare discharge summaries.

The position involves identifying client needs related to substance use and social functioning, developing treatment plans with supervisory approval, and coordinating referrals with DCC staff across multiple modules.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of treatment methods for addiction and SUD
• Understanding of alcohol and drug effects on behavior
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Ability to identify community resources and referrals
• Strong planning, organizing, and documentation skills
• Experience administering/interpreting assessment instruments
• Skilled in facilitating group and individual counseling

Responsibilities

• Implement and coordinate Substance Use Disorder treatment programs.
• Prepare group sessions and review participant practice work.
• Document weekly progress and complete discharge summaries.
• Coordinate referrals and liaise with DCC staff for identified needs.

Skills

Group facilitation

Assessment skills

Treatment planning

Documentation

Interagency collaboration

Job description

Position Summary

This position is responsible for implementation, evaluation, and coordination of treatment programming addressing criminogenic needs, including Substance Use Disorder programming, in accordance with current program standards. This requires group preparation and facilitation, review of each participant’s practice work, documentation weekly regarding each participant’s progress, and completion of a discharge summary. This position will work to identify the nature and cause of the client’s strengths and weaknesses as they relate to substance use, social functioning, and other treatment areas as identified. Upon approval of the Clinical Supervisor, the Treatment Specialist 1 will formulate and implement treatment plans, and provide treatment and guidance in line with accepted modules. This position will have consultation and liaison responsibilities with DCC staff, facilitating appropriate referrals for clients with identified needs as well as participants in the addictive/non-addictive programming areas. This position is responsible for the development, implementation, and coordination of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) assessments and program recommendations.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule/range (12-64) with an annual salary of $63523-$69888, plus a $1.50 to $2.00 add-on based on your Substance Use Disorder credential. Future increases will be accordance with the Compensation Plan, and are currently scheduled at intervals of 3, 5, 7, 9, 11. A twelve-month probationary period is required.

In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring:

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks vacation to start, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement payment
• An optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being

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Job Details

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

Note: These positions require travel throughout multiple counties within the assigned region.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Applicants must hold SUD Certification from the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) by possession of: Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC), or Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC) certification. Link to DSPS

Qualifications

• Treatment techniques related to alcohol and drug problems.
• Effects of alcohol and drugs in human beings.
• Culturally different values (cultural awareness).
• Community resources
• Effective planning principles, practices and techniques
• Skill in administering and interpreting assessment instruments
• Techniques for facilitating group and individual counseling.

The State of Wisconsin is proud an Equal Opportunity and Aff affirmative Action employer. We are committed to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds . We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Deadline to Apply

Online applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on September 30, 2026.