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TF IV. Professional Readiness
Competency 22:
Understand the obligation of the addiction professional to participate in
prevention and treatment activities.
Knowledge
XX
Research-based prevention models and
strategies.
XX
The relationship between prevention and
treatment.
XX
Environmental strategies and prevention
campaigns.
XX
Benefits of working with community
coalitions.
Attitudes
XX
Appreciation of the inherent value of
prevention.
XX
Openness to research-based prevention
strategies.
Competency 23:
Understand and apply setting-specific policies and procedures for handling
crisis or dangerous situations, including safety measures for clients and staff.
Knowledge
XX
Setting-specific policies and procedures.
XX
What constitutes a crisis or danger to the
client and/or others.
XX
The range of appropriate responses to a
crisis or dangerous situation.
XX
Universal precautions.
XX
Legal implications of crisis response.
XX
Exceptions to confidentiality rules in crisis
or dangerous situations.
Attitudes
XX
Understanding of the potential seriousness
of crisis situations.
XX
Awareness for the need for caution and
self-control in the face of crisis or danger.
XX
Willingness to request help in potentially
dangerous situations.
Uses of The Competencies
The Board of Directors of the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification
Association has endorsed and will be incorporating the knowledge, skills, and attitudes provided
in The Competencies into all of its models for Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselors.
The 22 training programs in Illinois that will be implementing these models are supportive of
this change.
A recently developed certificate for people who are employed in support positions for alcohol and
drug abuse treatment programs is based on The Competencies. This credential completes a career
path for alcohol and drug abuse treatment professionals in Illinois that will take them from support
staff to master’s level.
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