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| Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. | May 16, 2008 |
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 Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJP) Domains and Associated Tasks DOMAIN 1 - DYNAMICS OF ADDICTION AND CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR Human Growth and Development: Apply knowledge of human growth and development in order to understand addiction and criminal behavior. Theories of Criminal Behavior: Apply knowledge of criminal behavior, including sociological, psychological, biological, and biochemical theories in order to provide appropriate addiction treatment services. Addiction Related Theories: Apply knowledge of addiction, including sociological, psychological, biological, and biochemical theories in order to provide appropriate addiction treatment services. Pharmacology: Understand the effects of drugs on the brain and body in order to deliver appropriate addiction treatment services. DOMAIN 2 - LEGAL, ETHICAL, AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY Behave in an ethical manger by adhering to established professional codes of ethics, conduct, and standards of practice in order to promote the best interests of the client. Adhere to federal, state, local, and agency regulations in order to protect client rights and the public. Advise the client of the specific nature of treatment, confidentiality rights, and the requirements for treatment within the criminal justice system in order to obtain informed consent. Engage in appropriate professional development by obtaining continuing education, reading professional literature, etc., in order to promote the quality of professional services and assure continuing competence. Obtain regular clinical and administrative supervision and consultation in order to facilitate proficiency. Recognize personal biases, feelings, concerns, and other issues using a range of options in order to prevent these variables from interfering with the treatment and criminal justice process. Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities by gathering data and identifying areas that need improvement in order to offer effective services. DOMAIN 3 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND PROCESSES Legal Overview: Apply knowledge of relevant constitutional law and federal confidentiality regulations (42 CFR, Part 2). Court Roles: Apply knowledge of the roles in court played by participants such as the judge, prosecutor, defense counsel, probation, advocates, and guardian ad litem. Juvenile and Criminal Justice: Apply knowledge and processes such as arrest/detainment, bond hearing, pretrial, post conviction or postjudication, and how they can differ between the juvenile and criminal justice systems. Overview of Correctional Settings: Apply knowledge of correctional options such as jail, prison, boot camp, community-based corrections, and day reporting centers. Criminal Justice Theories: Apply knowledge of criminal justice theories such as punishment, rehabilitation, restorative justice, deterrence, and of the theories of crime and punishment. Models of Addictions Treatment Settings: Apply knowledge of addictions treatment settings such as drug courts, therapeutic communities, intensive probation models, boot camp, and community-based programs in the juvenile and criminal justice systems. Supervision: Apply knowledge of modes of criminal justice supervision such as probation, parole, work release, community control, house arrest, and electronic monitoring. DOMAIN 4 - SCREENING, INTAKE, AND ASSESSMENT Motivate the client to give accurate and complete information by explaining to the client the purpose of the assessment in order to make valid decisions and increase the probability of compliance. Conduct a comprehensive assessment by collecting and evaluating information on the client's biopsychosocial status and criminality using standardized instruments, interviews, and other methods, in order to formulate a comprehensive case plan. Obtain and evaluate information from sources other than the client in order to validate and provide more complete data using interviews and/or review of existing records. Recognize the signs and symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal by interpreting observable behavior, laboratory data, and results of interviews and testing in order to determine the most appropriate level of care and legal response. Identify signs and symptoms of co-occurring disorders and conditions in order to determine appropriate interventions by reviewing records, interpreting observable behavior, laboratory data and the results of interviews and testing. Assess the client's treatment and supervision needs by collecting information in order to determine eligibility and appropriateness for placement in programs or services. Prepare a written summary based on the results of a comprehensive assessment in order to develop an integrated case plan and define the level of service. Review the results of a comprehensive assessment with the client in order to promote understanding and compliance with recommended services in a manner consistent with the client's cognitive, emotional, and cultural characteristics. DOMAIN 5 - CASE MANAGEMENT, MONITORING, AND CLIENT SUPERVISION Integrate clinical care and criminal justice supervision through continuous communication between the treatment and criminal justice systems to ensure accountability and desired outcomes. Organize an array of services for the client's benefit by identifying and prioritizing appropriate resources in order to comply with court orders, and clinical requirements. Decrease drug use and illegal behavior by developing and implementing a range of incentives and sanctions in order to ensure client accountability and public safety. Assist the client by advocating for services and related resources which address the problem areas identified in supervision and case plans in order to achieve desired outcomes. Revise the case plan, including a recommendation for custody/supervision level, by evaluating client behavior and circumstances in order to achieve desired outcomes and conserve resources. Maintain a complete record of each case, using a variety of case management record keeping tools to provide a complete history of all case activities and their outcomes. Report client status and compliance to the appropriate authority by providing written documentation and/or testimony in order to measure progress and facilitate decision-making. DOMAIN 6 - COUNSELING Provide effective counseling services by applying knowledge of counseling theories and techniques in order to facilitate client progress. Create therapeutic relationship by establishing rapport with the client and significant others in order to achieve treatment and criminal justice objectives. Develop an individualized treatment plan with the client by reviewing assessment findings, exploring areas for change, and using strengths in order to establish attainable goals. Provide appropriate counseling services based on client needs as identified in the assessment process (culture, ethnicity, age, gender, physical needs, sexual orientation, religion, etc.) in order to achieve positive treatment outcomes. Facilitate individual and group counseling as necessary and appropriate based on the assessment to meet treatment goals. Provide appropriate intervention for the client and/or significant others to achieve treatment and criminal justice objectives. Educate the client by providing information regarding addiction, criminal attitudes and behavior, life skills, community resources, and other needed services in order to achieve treatment objectives. Assist the client by helping to identify relapse triggers and develop coping skills/techniques in order to minimize relapse episodes and recidivism. Provide accurate, timely documentation using accepted record keeping procedures in order to describe services and client progress. Stabilize clients in crisis through immediate intervention to ensure the safety of the client and others. Recommend appropriate referrals using a wide array of services to promote successful community functioning. Develop a comprehensive discharge plan to include continuing care for the client by addressing ongoing needs in order to enhance recovery, reduce recidivism, and ensure public safety.  CCJP Home | |
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