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TF III. Application to Practice
Competency 14:
Be familiar with medical and pharmacological resources in the treatment of
substance use disorders.
Knowledge
XX
Current literature regarding medical
and pharmacological interventions.
XX
Assets and liabilities of medical and
pharmacological interventions.
XX
Health practitioners in the community
who are knowledgeable about addiction
and addiction treatment.
XX
The role that medical problems and
complications can play in the intervention
and treatment of addiction.
Attitudes
XX
Open and flexible with respect to
the potential risks and benefits of
pharmacotherapies to the treatment
and recovery process.
Competency 15:
Understand the variety of insurance and health maintenance options
available and the importance of helping clients access those benefits.
Knowledge
XX
Existing public and private payment plans
including treatment orientation and
coverage options.
XX
Methods for gaining access to available
payment plans.
XX
Policies and procedures used by available
payment plans.
XX
Key personnel, roles, and positions
within plans used by the client
population.
Attitudes
XX
Willingness to cooperate with
payment providers.
XX
Willingness to explore treatment
alternatives.
XX
Interest in promoting the most
cost-effective, high-quality care.
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