Service Coordinator - Substance Use (LCDC required)
Texas Panhandle Centers · texaspanhandlecenters.org
Amarillo
The job in short
Substance use case coordination.
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Details
- Found
- 22 d ago · posted 2026-09-17
- Location as listed
- Amarillo, TX, US
- Role
- Behavioral Health / Therapist
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Title: Service Coordinator - Substance Use (LCDC required)
Program: Outreach, Screening, Assessment & Referral (OSAR)
Location: Amarillo, TX (also serving the surrounding area)
Salary: $40,809.60 / year
Job Type: Full-Time
Why Join Texas Panhandle Centers (TPC)?
At TPC, passion and meaningful work are rewarded. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit behavioral health (BH) and intellectual & developmental disability (IDD) provider, we offer a supportive environment where you truly make a difference in your community.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: 501(c)(3) designation qualifies employees for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Low-Cost Healthcare: Urgent Care visits for a low $10 co-pay, Teladoc (100% free for household), plus comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision.
• Retirement Match: Automatic 1% enrollment into a 457 Plan, plus up to 6% Employer Match in 403(b)/457 Plan.
• Generous PTO & Holidays: PTO accrual, standard holidays, PLUS 3 annual Floating Holidays (Mental Health, Celebrate Diversity, and Day to Remember).
• Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance (1.5x annual salary) and optional supplemental coverage.
• TPC Full Summary of Benefits FY2027
Position Overview:
Texas Panhandle Centers is seeking a Service Coordinator for Substance Use (1077) (LCDC required) to deliver trauma-informed care, skills training, and recovery planning to adults (18+) across Amarillo and the surrounding service area of the Texas Panhandle. This role is ideal for human services graduates looking to gain direct clinical experience in a supportive, multi-disciplinary team environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain ethical and professional communications at all times using respectful trauma-informed care language.
• Provide screening and assessment to individuals (adults and adolescents) with substance use/abuse related issues and determine appropriate treatment (in-patient or out-patient) for such individuals.
• Refer clients to appropriate agencies providing substance use/abuse treatment.
• Determine priority of individuals on waiting list for in-patient treatment, and provide appropriate follow-up services with clients in out-patient treatment.
• Schedule appointments for OSAR services.
• Enter data in Clinical Management for Behavioral Health Services (CMBHS) in a timely manner.
• Submit all client data, time sheets, travel requests, leave requests, purchase requisitions, and special reports to Administration in accordance with agency procedures and within the time frames specified.
• Coordinate services with probation departments, courts, and other agencies as necessary.
• Work as part of the on-call rotation.
• Intervene when necessary using verbal PMAB, CPR, and First Aid, as needed.
• Maintain training as required by the OSAR contract and by the agency.
• Provide services to regional clinics as required by the OSAR contract.
• Meet productivity standards as set forth by OSAR, supervisor, and center management.
• Perform other essential functions and tasks necessary to carry out the purposes of the position.
• Adhere to TPC Business Code of Conduct and report concerns if ethical and/or business standards defined in the code are compromised.
Qualifications & Credentials:
Education & Credentials (Required):
• Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) license to qualify as a Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC) in the state of Texas.
• LCDC license must be current and in good standing.
• High school diploma or GED.
• One semester (12 credit hours) of accredited college work; or minimum of eighth grade reading comprehension level as evidenced by score on the Adult Basic Learning Examination (ABLE).
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with an insurable driving record.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Employees may be required to utilize their personal mobile phones for two-factor authentication (2FA). Full statement can be found in Informational Documents.
Experience Level Tiering:
• Graduate-level coursework in a related field may substitute for up to 1 year of required experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a strong plus.
• Experience with providing substance use treatment services.
Texas Panhandle Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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