May 17, 2008 

Seven performance domains for the CAAP were identified. Following is a brief outline of those domains and the tasks, which fall under each domain.

• Assist in gathering of data from the client and other available collateral sources to facilitate client care by using screening instruments and other methods that are sensitive to age, developmental level, culture and gender.
  


• Observe client for signs of psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication and withdrawal, aggression or danger to others, potential for self-inflicted harm or suicide and coexisting mental health problems.
  


• Assist in engaging the client into treatment.
  

• Maintain relationships with service agencies and other community resources to facilitate the client's utilization of available support systems.
  


• Support clinical staff in arranging referrals to other professionals, agencies, community programs or other appropriate resources to meet client needs.
  


• Educate the client about the referral process to increase the likelihood of client understanding and follow through.
  

• Complete necessary procedures for admission to treatment.
  


• Describe and reinforce accurate treatment and recovery expectations to the client and involved significant others including, but not limited to, nature of services, program goals, program procedures, rules regarding client conduct, schedule of treatment activities and client rights and responsibilities.
  

• Maintain a helping relationship with the client characterized by warmth, respect, genuineness, concreteness and empathy.
  


• Support the client's engagement in the treatment and recovery process.
  


• Facilitate the development of basic and life skills associated with treatment and recovery.
  


• Respond appropriately when client's behavior is inconsistent with stated treatment goals.
  


• Apply crisis management skills.
  


• Support client knowledge, skills and attitudes that contribute to treatment progress and prevent relapse.
  


• Assist in clarifying and providing information concerning the treatment plan to clients and significant others as needed.
  


• Aid in coordinating treatment activities and community resources.
  

• Provide relevant education to raise awareness and support substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery.
  


• Understand and describe the health and behavior problems related to substance use, including transmission and prevention of HIV/AIDS, TB, STDs and other infectious diseases.
  


• Teach life skills, including but not limited to, stress management, relaxation, communication, assertiveness and refusal skills.
  

• Record client activities in relation to treatment goals and objectives using accepted principles of documentation.
  


• Protect client rights to privacy and confidentiality in the preparation and handling of records, especially in relation to the communication of client information with third parties.
  

• Participate in ongoing supervision and consultation.
  


• Adhere to established professional codes of ethics in order to maintain professional standards and safeguard the client.
  


• Adhere to all applicable laws and regulations regarding the treatment of substance use disorders.
  


• Adapt and modify personal behavior appropriately in response to individual differences that influence client behavior.