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Addiction Counseling Competencies
Competency 47:
Inform the client of confidentiality rights, program procedures that safeguard
them, and the exceptions imposed by regulations.
Knowledge
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Federal, State, and agency confidentiality
rules and regulations, requirements, and
policies.
Resources for legal consultation.
Skills
uX Communicating the roles of various
interested parties and support systems.
u Explaining clients’ rights and
responsibilities and applicable
confidentiality rules and regulations.
u Responding to questions and providing
clarification as needed.
u Referring to appropriate legal authority.
Attitudes
XX Respect for clients’ confidentiality rights.
uX Commitment to professionalism.
uX Recognition of the importance of
professional collaboration within the
bounds of confidentiality.
Competency 48:
Reassess the treatment plan at regular intervals or when indicated by
changing circumstances.
Knowledge
uX How to evaluate the client’s response to
treatment.
u When and how to revise the treatment
plan.
Skills
uX Assessing the client’s response to
treatment.
u Modifying the treatment plan based on
review of the client’s response to
treatment and/or changing circumstances.
u Negotiating changes to the plan with the
client and significant others.
Attitudes
uX Recognition of the value of client input in
revising the treatment plan.
u Openness to critically examine one’s work.
u Respect for the input of the client and
significant others.
u Willingness to learn from clinical supervision
and modify practice accordingly.
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