Specialized Female Treatment Coordinator
Listed on 2026-09-15
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Healthcare
Substance Abuse Counselor, Community Health
Date:
Sep 2, 2026
Location:
AUSTIN, TX
Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.
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Functional
Title:
Specialized Female Treatment Coordinator
Job Title: Program Specialist V
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
Department: SUD Treatment Program
Posting Number: 20901
Closing Date: 09/16/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Community and Social Services
Salary Range: $4,524.00 - $6,571.00
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-21
Shift: Day
Additional Shift
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 5%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility
Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 4601 W GUADALUPE ST
Other Locations:
MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS
This position is for a Program Specialist V with the Health and Human Services Commission, Substance Intervention Treatment Programs (SITP) within Substance Use Programs. The Program Specialist V, under the general direction of the Associate Director of Substance Use Treatment Services, and with latitude for initiative and independent judgment, performs advanced (senior level) work related to substance use services. This position will provide oversight to substance use disorder (SUD) services with focus on case management, management and oversight on the states substance use treatment waitlist, .
This position will provide technical assistance in the delivery and maintenance of evidenced based services on substance use service with a focus on pregnant and parenting women. This position will maintain current knowledge of best practices as it relates to service delivery of substance use and mental health issues impacting pregnant and parenting women.
This position works as part of a team to ensure substance use services are available throughout the State and will coordinate and work closely with stakeholders and funded SUD and MH providers. This position either individually or as part of a team, provides consultation to contracted providers to maintain, improve and support their service delivery systems. The position will work to improve outcomes for individuals in recovery using evidence-based practices.
The position will conduct and document technical assistance as directed and required. The position will also coordinate the development of reports for SUD providers to reflect clinical services, expenditures and service quality, fiscal compliance, and metrics. The position will coordinate activities with the Contract Management Section, Procurement Contracting Services, Mental Health programs, Business Operations, and other state offices. The position will attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy.
The position will attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with agency leave policy. This position may be eligible for telework.
This position may be eligible for telework. Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business need.
- Provide technical assistance and guidance in cross functional meetings which involve substance use with a focus on substance use and pregnant and parenting women. Coordinate reviews of provider documentation (invoices, performance measures, outcome measures, deliverables, contract amendments and closeout) in adherence with SITP and HHSC policies and procedures in coordination with other units as appropriate. Work collaboratively across SITP to schedule annual site visits and maintain an annual programmatic calendar, including but not limited to events, trainings, projects, and site visits.
(25%) - Evaluate monitoring and review/evaluate information on service delivery systems and activities, identify gaps in resources, recommend improvements, and conduct technical assistance. Analyze substance use treatment operations and make appropriate…
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