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Addiction Counseling Competencies
Competency 69:
Assess treatment and recovery progress, and, in consultation with the client
and significant others, make appropriate changes to the treatment plan to
ensure progress toward treatment goals.
Knowledge
uX Continuum of care.
u Interviewing techniques.
u Stages in the treatment and recovery
processes.
u Individual differences in the recovery
process.
u Methods for evaluating treatment
progress.
u Methods for reinvolving the client in the
treatment planning process.
Skills
uX Participating in conflict resolution,
problemsolving, and mediation.
u Observing, recognizing, assessing, and
documenting client progress.
u Eliciting the client’s perspectives on
progress.
u Demonstrating clear and concise oral and
written communication.
u Interviewing individuals, groups,
and families.
u Acquiring and prioritizing relevant
treatment information.
u Assisting the client in maintaining
motivation.
u Maintaining contact with the client,
referral sources, and significant others.
Attitudes
XX Willingness to be flexible.
u Respect for the client’s right to
self-determination.
u Appreciation of the role significant others
play in the recovery process.
u Appreciation of individual differences in
the recovery process.
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