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| Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. | May 17, 2008 |
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 AODA Assessor Domains and Knowledge Areas DOMAIN I - SCREENING Evaluation of the client by gathering all pertinent information to determine appropriateness and priority for assessment/referral. Determine necessity for immediate referral for emergency or interim services by assessing information provided to ensure well being of client. Inform client of necessary procedures to access services through oral and/or written communication to ensure client understanding. Schedule appointment for assessment by offering available times so client can complete the intake process. Organize client file by placing initial paperwork and identification numbers in a folder so the record process can begin. DOMAIN II - ASSESSMENT Create comfortable, non-judgmental atmosphere conducive to client disclosure, by explaining assessors role and clients rights, to enhance the possibility of obtaining accurate information. Determine level of client's substance use and other important issues by using information from screening and diagnostic tools, including self-administered questionnaires and drug screens, in conjunction with a traditional psychosocial interview to make recommendations for intervention. Gather collateral information about the client by contacting referral sources, family members, etc. to gain a clear and comprehensive understanding of the client and his/her situation. Formulate a diagnosis/ prognosis by interpreting all available data, coupled with clinical deliberation, to contribute to treatment recommendation. Determine level of care by using established criteria to contribute to the treatment recommendation. DOMAIN III - RECOMMENDATIONS Match client's needs to available programs consistent with level of care/ priority, through research, to maximize effectiveness of treatment. Assist client in scheduling an intake appointment by contacting the appropriate agency in order to facilitate entrance to treatment. Incorporate a team approach with area professionals, where applicable, by sharing information to ensure a comprehensive approach to treatment. Determine other appropriate interventions and/or services through needs/risk assessment to address needs of client and referral sources. Write a report, honoring confidentiality obligations, in order to communicate recommendations to appropriate agencies/individuals. DOMAIN IV - CASE MANAGEMENT Evaluate the individual's case by reviewing progress reports and assessments regularly to determine if additional referrals need to be made. Review individual progress through direct contact with client and/or service provider to determine appropriateness of referral and need for a change in level of care, and to assure that services are coordinated. Support client by utilizing a multi-disciplinary network to provide secondary and ancillary services. Present cases to other CARS and/or case management professionals to facilitate decision making and planning and to avoid duplication of services using oral and/or written communication. Provide information through appropriate contacts with outside agencies to ensure adequate funding for services provided. DOMAIN V - OUTCOME EVALUATION Track client's progression through treatment to determine relevant variables for subsequent data analysis by accessing client information from various sources. Locate clients, who have consented to participate in follow-up contact, by using demographic information from informed consent records. Obtain objective information from client by administering an appropriate assessment tool to determine his/her current status. Evaluate effectiveness of different interventions by comparing and contrasting obtained data in order to assess change. Communicate results of outcome evaluations to provide meaningful information regarding treatment effectiveness by generating reports. DOMAIN VI - PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY Obtain required documentation for release of information by complying with state and federal regulations in order to protect client's confidentiality. Pursue professional/personal development by participating in appropriate activities to offer state-of-the-art Assessment and Referral Management Specialist (ARMS) services. Maintain knowledge of community agencies' services through on-going communication to best serve clients needs. Ensure documentation is forwarded to appropriate agencies in an efficient/ timely fashion to maximize continuity of services and accountability. Practice ethical behavior by adhering to established professional codes of ethics to maintain professional standards and safeguard the best interests of clients. Recognize importance of individual differences by gaining knowledge about personalities, cultures, lifestyles, and other factors influencing client behavior to provide services that are sensitive to the uniqueness of the individual. Adhere to boundaries of professional expertise by recognizing limitations of knowledge, skill, and experience to provide the most effective services.  Assessor Home | |
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