Substance Abuse Counselor III
Listed compensation
$53k-$71k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Substance Abuse Counselor III – Telework Eligible in San Antonio, Texas, United States. 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $4450 - $5921.25/month.
- Pension plan offered.
- 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
- Generous time off benefits
- Numerous opportunities for career advancement
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Texas Health & Human Services Commission in San Antonio, Texas, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Substance Abuse Counselor III provides specialized substance use disorder assessment, treatment planning, and counseling services for individuals with complex behavioral health conditions. They also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate aftercare services and ensure accurate clinical documentation in compliance with state regulations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) certification and possess at least three years of full-time chemical dependency counseling experience. The role requires proficiency in evidence-based practices, assessment, and the ability to work effectively within a psychiatric hospital setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Substance Use / Addiction Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 22% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$62k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $64k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$62k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
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