Substance Use Disorder Specialist (SUD)

Description

Job Title: Substance Use Disorder Family Support Specialist (SUD)

Location: Hybrid / Remote – Lansing

Service Area: Ingham, Clinton and surrounding counties

Reports to: SUD Program Supervisor – Lansing

Position Type: Full-Time | Salary Exempt

Accepting applications until March 24, 2026.

Wellspring Lutheran Services is a statewide nonprofit dedicated to serving families and children throughout Michigan. We are currently seeking a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Family Support Specialist to join our Behavioral Health team serving the Lansing and surrounding region.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach counseling services to families affected by substance use disorder or at risk of child removal due to abuse and/or neglect.
• Assess living conditions including housing, income/employment, substance use history, family structure, support systems, and physical, emotional, and mental health.
• Assist families in obtaining concrete services such as housing, food, clothing, medical care, utilities, home maintenance/repair, and transportation.
• Increase caregiver awareness of the impact of substance use on parenting and child safety.
• Provide education on substance use disorders, brain chemistry, risk factors, and effects on cognitive functioning.
• Use evidence-based practices, including motivational interviewing, to support relapse prevention and stages of change.
• Encourage participation in community recovery groups.
• Develop prevention activities and provide referrals, resources, and education for family members.
• Establish community contacts and teach families how to advocate for themselves.
• Maintain required frequency of face-to-face contact based on contract and family needs.
• Prepare timely treatment plans, service plans, court reports, and closure summaries.
• Ensure child safety and make appropriate abuse and neglect reports.
• Maintain accurate case files and documentation to support billing.
• Ensure clients have emergency contact access to program staff.
• Transport clients in your own vehicle as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience working with individuals and families affected by substance use.
• Must begin MCBAP certification process (CADC or CAADC) within three months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and auto insurance.
• Reliable, responsible, and compassionate.
  
  

Schedule and Compensation

• Schedule: Full-time.
• Shift: Day/afternoon hours with flexibility for evening client visits.
• Hybrid remote: Home-based with in-home client visits.
• In-office: Occasional in-person meetings and supervision.
• Pay rate: $44,000 – $49,000 per year based on experience and certifications.
• Sign-on bonus: $500 for CADC/CAADC (not available to current employees).
• Travel: Daily/weekly travel required; mileage reimbursement provided.
  
  

Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan matching.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• DailyPay option for on-demand pay.
• Access to Wellspring SupportLinc employee assistance program.
  
  

Location

Wellspring Lutheran Services

5826 Executive Drive

Lansing, MI 48911

Join Wellspring and use your skills and compassion to make a difference in the lives of children and families in the Lansing region. Apply today to be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to exceptional support.