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Addiction Counseling Competencies
Competency 20:
Understand the addiction professional’s obligations to adhere to ethical and
behavioral standards of conduct in the helping relationship.
Knowledge
XX
The features of crisis, which may include
but are not limited to:
– family disruption
– social and legal consequences
– physical and psychological
panic states
– physical dysfunction.
XX
Substance use screening and assessment
methods.
XX
Intervention principles and methods.
XX
Principles of crisis case management.
XX
Posttraumatic stress characteristics.
XX
Critical incident debriefing methods.
XX
Available resources for assistance in the
management of crisis situations.
Attitudes
XX
Willingness to conduct oneself in
accordance with the highest ethical
standards.
X X Willingness to comply with regulatory and
professional expectations.
Competency 21:
Understand the importance of ongoing supervision and continuing education
in the delivery of client services.
Knowledge
XX
Benefits of self-assessment and clinical
supervision to professional growth and
development.
XX
The value of consultation to enhance
personal and professional growth.
XX
Resources available for continuing
education.
XX
Supervision principles and methods.
Attitudes
XX
Commitment to continuing professional
education.
XX
Willingness to engage in a supervisory
relationship.
30