Substance Abuse Counselor III

Date:
Jul 7, 2026

Location:

TERRELL, TX

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Functional

Title:

Substance Abuse Counselor III

Job Title: Substance Abuse Counselor III

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Chld /orAdolPsych Social Svs

Posting Number: 18571

Closing Date: 10/05/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Support

Salary Range: $4,450.00 - $5,921.25

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: Days (First)

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 10%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Terrell Center for Youth

Job Location City: TERRELL

Job Location Address: 1200 E BRIN

Other Locations: Terrell

MOS Codes: 0149,42SX,4C0X1,66R,68X,73A,HM

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state‑of‑the‑art treatment that is recovery‑oriented and science‑based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Substance Abuse Counselor III oversees substance abuse counseling work involving specialized and comprehensive treatment and recovery for individuals grappling with alcohol use and other substance abuse disorders. Key responsibilities within this role encompass various functions, such as monitoring individuals' progress in substance abuse counseling by regularly reviewing treatment objectives and updating them in accordance with HHSC policy, participating in staff development activities related to the agency’s approved substance abuse counseling program, collaborating with discharge placement staff to identify and arrange appropriate aftercare services, including intensive outpatient programs (IOP) and community‑based counseling, developing individualized objectives and communicate them to the treatment team for inclusion in the Recovery Plan, and facilitating Substance Use and Co‑Occurring Psychiatric and performs other duties as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends.

• Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
• Provides advanced substance use disorder assessment, treatment planning, counseling, and case management services for individuals with complex behavioral health and co‑occurring conditions. Develops, implements, and…