Substance Use Counselor (LCDC or CI) for Laredo

AAMA; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

AAMA Laredo seeks a Substance Use Counselor (LCDC or CI) to join our outpatient program in Laredo, Texas. The role is full-time, 7:00am to 4:00pm, Monday–Friday, and may be grant funded with potential ending date depending on funding.

Qualifications include LCDC or LCDC Intern in Texas, valid driver license, and background check. Salary ranges from $18 to $25 per hour.

Qualifications

• LCDC/LCDC Intern in Texas or eligible; prior counseling experience preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver License and clean driving record.
• Drug screen and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient substance use counseling to adults.
• Maintain client documentation and professional communication.
• Work hours 7:00am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday; grant funded position.

Skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Organization

Documentation writing

Rapport building

Leadership

Emergency response

Education

LCDC/LCDC Intern (Texas)

Job description

Substance Use Counselor (LCDC or CI) for Laredo

The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans AAMA Laredo - Laredo, Texas Open in Google Maps

Substance Use Counselor (LCDC or CI) for Laredo

The Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans AAMA Laredo - Laredo, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5889083

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Are you passionate about inspiring peopleto be the best they can be? Then join us! We are searching for a full time: Substance Use Counselor. Our programsprovide outpatient substance use counseling services to adults with substance use issues. Hours 7:00am to 4:00 M-F. Please note this position is grant funded and ongoing employment is dependnet upon future funding. This position may end 09/26.

Qualifications Include:

LCDC/LCDC Intern in Texas andprevious experience counselingin thesubstanceuse field preferred. Valid Texas Driver License and clear driving record. Drug screen and background check required.

Skills

Ability to professionally communicate, maintain calm in tense situations, organize, write well for client documentation, ability to build rapport with our clientsand inspire them to build confidence and leadership skills by demonstrating it yourself. Ability to respond appropriately in an emergency or crisis.

AAMA has proudly been empowering learners and inspiring leaders for over 53 years in the areas of education, prevention and counseling and workforce readiness.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18 to $25 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• S. Carol Garza , Director
• AAMA Laredo
• Email: [e-mail]

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