Substance Abuse Counselor III
Listed compensation
$53k-$71k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · hybrid
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Join Texas Health & Human Services Commission as a Substance Abuse Counselor III – State Benefits, Telework Eligible in Terrell, TX, US. 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
- Generous Time Off Benefits
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Telework Eligible
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, hybrid flexibility. Work with Texas Health & Human Services Commission in Terrell, TX, US.
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 treatment practices and the ability to manage complex caseloads 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, 32% are remote, 38% have no call, 54% require no weekends — this position is remote.
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).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Substance Abuse Counselor III at Texas Health & Human Services Commission a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Addiction Medicine counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no night shifts, remote work flexibility.
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.
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- No nights
- Hybrid