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Addiction Counseling Competencies
Competency 58:
Confirm the client’s eligibility for admission and continued readiness for
treatment and change.
Knowledge
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Philosophies, policies, procedures,
and admission protocols for community
agencies.
Eligibility criteria for referral to
community service providers.
Principles for tailoring treatment to client
needs.
Methods of assessing and documenting
client change over time.
Federal and State confidentiality rules and
regulations and clients’ privacy rights.
Skills
uX Working with the client to select the most
appropriate treatment.
u Accessing available funding resources.
u Using effective communication styles.
u Recognizing, documenting, and communicating
client change.
u Involving family and significant others in
the treatment planning process.
u Effectively interviewing and communicating
with clients who have cognitive or
psychiatric impairments.
u Accurately describing the client’s signs
and symptoms of cognitive or psychiatric
impairment when consulting with medical
and mental health professionals.
Attitudes
uX Recognition of the importance of
continued support, encouragement,
and optimism.
u Willingness to accept the limitations of
treatment.
u Appreciation for the goal of selfdetermination.
u Recognition of the importance of family
and significant others to treatment
planning.
u Appreciation for the need for continuing
assessment and modifications to the
treatment plan.
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