JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Intake Counselor
Exempt /
Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt
Unit: Residential Benefits: Full Benefits Pack…
Location: Los Angeles Travel Required: Yes, mostly local
Hourly Rate Range: $23- $30/ hourly
Position Type
(FT/PT/Temp):
Full-Time Regular
Date Posted: Posting Expires: Once filled
External Posting
URL:
Linkedin.com, www.handshake.com
Internal Posting URL: www.aadapinc.org
Applications Accepted By:
Fax or Email:
FAX: 323.295.4075
Email: hr@aadapinc.org
Subject Line: Job Application
Mail:
ATTN: Jennifer Nishimura, HR
AADAP, Corporate Office
2900 Crenshaw Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90016
Job Description
A. SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The TC Intake Counselor reports to the Unit Coordinator, provides unit support to meet program
contract goals, implements the screening/intake, outreach and referral procedures for the
Residential Unit of AADAP. This is a senior counselor responsible for continuously assessing the
therapeutic environment and making independent clinical decisions on individual’s appropriateness
to obtain treatment in the therapeutic community without close supervision by the Unit Coordinator.
B. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. CONDUCT INTAKE ASSESSMENT OF CLIENT FOR RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES (75%):
a. Screen calls for and schedule intake appointments.
b. Interview clients and family members to determine admission eligibility.
c. Follow up with all referral sources that include CASC, DPSS, and DCSF eligibility workers,
doctors, psychiatrists and others.
d. Make recommendations to the treatment staff team for a client’s admission.
e. Develop a thorough, written diagnostic assessment that includes the client's addiction
history, family history, mental health history, history of violence, and medical health history.
f. Schedule ongoing sessions with client upon the first week of intake.
g. Develop and write up a comprehensive initial treatment plan.
h. Complete and review the intake packet with treatment staff.
i. Assist in planning and seeking referrals for client’s transfer or termination.
j. Maintain documentation on all applicants for residential treatment in accordance with
Federal, State, County, and agency guidelines.