Substance Use Disorder Counselor-Temporary (Laredo, TX)

Youth & Young Adult Services-Ages 13-25

Employment Status: Temporary, Full-Time

Temporary Assignment: September 30, 2026-December 30, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY

Serving Children and Adults in Need, Inc. (SCAN) is seeking two qualified and compassionate Temporary Substance Use Disorder Counselor to provide outpatient substance use disorder treatment, prevention, and recovery support services to adolescents and young adults ages 13-25.

These temporary positions are funded during a three-month No-Cost Extension (NCE) granted by the Substance Abuse and Menatl Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and will operate from September 30, 2026 through December 30, 2026.

In addition to providing direct services to youth and young adults, the Counselor will assist SCAN with the orderly completion and closeout of program activities, including completion of participant services, clinical documentation, follow-up activities, referrals and transition planning, and other programmatic closeout responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct substance use disorder screenings and assessments for adolescents and young adults.
• Develop, review, and complete individualized treatment plans.
• Provide individual, group, and family counseling, as appropriate.
• Provide substance use prevention, education, relapse prevention, and recovery support services.
• Utilize evidence-based, developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and person-centered interventions.
• Traveling to schools, juvenile department, and other settings to provide services in own vehicle is required and will be compensated for mileage.
• Monitor participants progress and modify treatment interventions as clinically appropriate.
• Coordinate services with families, schools, referral sources, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
• Assist participants with referrals to behavioral health, medical, social, educational, and recovery support services.
• Ensure participants completing or transitioning from the program have appropriate discharge plans, referrals, and continuity-of-care-arrangements.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical and program documentation in accordance with SCAN, SAMHSA, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Review assigned participant records to ensure required documentation is complete prior to program closeout.
• Assist with completion of outstanding participant follow-ups and other required program activities.
• Work with program and administrative staff to identify and resolve incomplete documentation or outstanding program requirements.
• Assist with SAMHSA grant closeout activities related to participants services, program records data collection, and documentation.
• Participate in case staffing, clinical supervision, qualify management, and program closeout meetings.
• Maintain participant confidentiality and comply with HIPPA, 42 CFR Part 2, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Perform other duties necessary to support the successful completion and closeout of the SAMHSA-funded program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Qualified to provide substance use disorder counseling services in accordance with applicable Texas requirements.
• LCDC, LCDC-Associate, or other appropriately qualified/licensed behavioral health professional preferred.
• Experience providing substance use disorder, behavioral health services to adolescents and/or young adults preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Valid TX Driver's license, good driving record, and reliable transportation required.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders, recovery principles, motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and adolescent and young adult development.
• Ability to maintain thorough and timely clinical documentation and assist with program closeout requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with youth, young adults, families, schools, community partners, and multidisciplinary staff.
• Strong clinical, organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Must successfully complete required background checks and other employment requirements.

TEMPORARY GRANT-FOUNDED POSITION

This position is temporary and specifically associated with the three-month SAMHSA No-Cost Extension period beginning September 30, 2026 and ending December 30, 2026.

The position is intended to ensure continuity of services for participants while assisting SCAN with the successful completion and closeout of the SAMHSA-funded program. Employment in this position does not guarantee continued employment beyond the end of the temporary assignment.

Salary range: $18.27/hour-$23.08/hour depending on degree, experience, license, and qualifications.

Deadline for Applications: September 15, 2026

Serving Children and Adults in Need, Inc., (SCAN)

Equal Opportunity Employer.