Bilingual Mental Health Counselor for Youth & Families

SCAN; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Holidays

Vacation & Sick Leave

401(k) retirement plan

Bi-weekly pay

Dental and vision insurance

Orientation and ongoing job training

Job summary

Serving Children and Adults in Need, Inc. (SCAN) is seeking a Mental Health Counselor to provide outpatient mental health and substance use treatment for adolescents and young adults in Laredo, TX.

You will conduct assessments, develop individualized plans, and deliver individual, family, and group counseling in a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented framework. Collaboration with schools, families and community partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Counseling or a closely related behavioral health field.
• Current Texas behavioral health professional license (LPC, LPC Associate, LCSW, or LMSW).
• Valid Texas driver's license with reliable transportation.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
• Ability to work with youth, families, schools and community partners.
• Strong clinical, organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Must pass background checks and other employment requirements.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and treatment planning: Conduct comprehensive behavioral health and co-occurring disorder assessments.
• Develop individualized treatment plans reflecting client goals and recovery needs.
• Provide evidence-based individual, family, and group counseling.
• Deliver trauma-informed services that foster recovery and resilience.
• Crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, and stabilization.
• Engage parents, caregivers, and family members in treatment.
• Coordinate with schools, primary care, and community partners to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist clients with referrals to recovery and peer support services and housing.
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation and required electronic health records.
• Adhere to ethical standards, confidentiality, and licensing requirements.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Family engagement

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Master's degree in Counseling or a closely related behavioral health field

Current Texas behavioral health professional license

Valid Texas driver's license

Job description

Serving Children and Adults in Need, Inc. (SCAN) is seeking a Mental Health Counselor to provide outpatient mental health and substance use treatment for adolescents and young adults in Laredo, TX.

You will conduct assessments, develop individualized plans, and deliver individual, family, and group counseling in a trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented framework. Collaboration with schools, families and community partners is essential.