Substance Use Counselor (LCDC or CI) for Laredo

Young World Physical Education; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA) Laredo is seeking a full-time Substance Use Counselor (LCDC or CI) to provide outpatient counseling to adults. Hours are 7:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.

The role requires LCDC or LCDC intern in Texas, valid driver license, and ability to document clearly. The position is grant funded and may end if funding dries up; a drug screen and background check are required. Salary ranges from $18 to $25 per hour.

Qualifications

• LCDC/LCDC Intern licensure in Texas or state certification preferred.
• Valid Texas Driver License and clean driving record.
• Drug screen and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient substance use counseling to adults.
• Work hours 7:00am–4:00pm, Monday–Friday.
• Position may be grant funded and contingent on funding.
• Maintain client documentation and records.

Skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Organization

Documentation writing

Rapport building

Crisis response

Job description

Substance Use Counselor (LCDC or CI) for Laredo

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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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