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May 17, 2008 

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Section Title

Certified AODA Counselor Core Functions

SCREEN
The process by which a client is determined appropriate and eligible for admission to a particular program.

INTAKE
The administrative and initial assessment procedures for admission to an AODA program area. The result of this assessment should suggest the focus for treatment.

ORIENTATION
The process of describing the following to the client:
  • general nature and goals of the program
  • rules governing client conduct and infractions that can lead to disciplinary action or discharge from the program
  • in a nonresidential program, the hours during which services are available
  • treatment costs to be borne by the client, if any
  • client's rights
ASSESSMENT
The procedures by which a counselor/program identifies and evaluates an individual's strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs for the development of the treatment plan.

TREATMENT PLANNING
The process by which the counselor and the client:
  • identify and rank problems needing resolution
  • establish agreed upon immediate and long-term goals
  • decide on a treatment process and the resources to be used
COUNSELING (INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, AND FAMILY/SIGNIFICANT OTHERS)
The utilization of special skills to assist individuals, families, or groups in achieving objectives through
  • exploration of a problem and its ramifications
  • examination of attitudes and feelings
  • consideration of alternative solutions
  • decision making
CASE MANAGEMENT
Activities which bring services, agencies, resources or people together within a planned framework of action toward the achievement of established goals. It may involve liaison activities and collateral contacts.

CRISIS INTERVENTION
The provision of services, which respond to, an alcohol and/or other drug abuser's needs during acute emotional and/or physical distress.

CLIENT EDUCATION
Provision of information to individuals and groups concerning alcohol and other drug abuse and the available services and resources.

REFERRAL
Identifying the needs of the client that cannot be met by the counselor or agency and assisting the client in using the support systems and community resources available.

REPORTS AND RECORDKEEPING
Charting the results of the assessment and treatment plan, and writing reports, progress notes, discharge summaries and other client related data.

CONSULTATION WITH OTHER PROFESSIONALS
In regard to client treatment/services, communicating with professionals to assure comprehensive, quality care for the client.

INTERVENTION
The formalized process of attempting to interrupt the progression of alcohol and other drug abuse/dependence as indicated by high-risk behaviors.
  • Employee Assistance Program: Familiarity with the concepts of employee assistance programs and the appropriate roles each party plays in the intervention process.
  • Legal System: Familiarity with the legal system and the ramifications of alcohol and other drug abuse/dependence on the legal aspects of the chemically abusing/dependent individual's life. The certified counselor must be able to understand legal complications for clients he/she is serving and the counselor's appropriate role in serving the client.
  • School: Familiarity with how local school systems function, the formalized programs that could result in intervention for students, and the appropriate role of all parties in the intervention, treatment and aftercare process.
CLINICAL SUPERVISION
The process of assuring that each AODA counselor is provided monitoring and feedback to assure quality AODA services are being delivered.

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