Addictions Counselor
Hybrid-based
ONET: 21-1011.00
1
Years
32
Skills
2600h
On-the-job training
Classroom instruction topics
- Drugs, Behavior & Health
- Intro to Counseling
- Group Procedures in Guidance and Counseling
- Foundations of Chemical Dependency Counseling
- Counseling Strategies for Preventing Chemical Dependency
- Interpersonal Relationships and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Dependency
On-the-job training
- Domain I: Screening, Assessment, and Engagement
- Task 1: Demonstrate verbal and non‐verbal communication to establish rapport and promote engagement
- Task 2: Discuss with the client the rationale, purpose, and procedures associated with the screening and assessment process to facilitate client understanding and cooperation.
- Task 3: Assess client’s immediate needs by evaluating observed behavior and other relevant information including signs and symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal.
- Task 4: Administer appropriate evidence‐based screening and assessment instruments specific to clients to determine their strengths and needs.
- Task 5: Obtain relevant history and related information from the client and other pertinent sources to establish eligibility and appropriateness of services.
- Task 6: Screen for physical needs, medical conditions, and co‐occurring mental health disorders that might require additional assessment and referral.
- Task 7: Interpret results of screening and assessment and integrate all available information to formulate diagnostic impression and determine an appropriate course of action.
- Domain II: Treatment, Planning Collaboration and Referral
- Task 1: Formulate and discuss diagnostic assessment and recommendations with the client and concerned others to initiate an individualized treatment plan that incorporates client’s strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences.
- Task 2: Use ongoing assessment and collaboration with the client and concerned others to review and modify the treatment plan to address treatment needs.
- Task 3: Match client needs with community resources to facilitate positive client outcomes.
- Task 4: Discuss rationale for a referral with the client.
- Task 5: Communicate with community resources regarding needs of the client.
- Task 6: Advocate for the client in areas of identified needs to facilitate continuity of care.
- Task 7: Evaluate the effectiveness of case management activities to ensure quality service coordination.
- Task 8: Develop a plan with the client to strengthen ongoing recovery outside of primary treatment.
- Task 9: Document treatment progress, outcomes, and continuing care plans.
- Task 10: Utilize multiple pathways of recovery in treatment planning and referral.
- Domain III: Counseling
- Task 1: Develop a therapeutic relationship with clients, families, and concerned others to facilitate transition into the recovery process.
- Task 2: Provide information to the client regarding the structure, expectations, and purpose of the counseling process.
- Task 3: Continually evaluate the client’s safety, relapse potential, and the need for crisis intervention.
- Task 4: Apply evidence‐based, culturally competent counseling strategies and modalities to facilitate progress towards completion of treatment objectives.
- Task 5: Assist families and concerned others in understanding substance use disorders and engage them in the recovery process.
- Task 6: Document counseling activity and progress towards treatment goals and objectives.
- Task 7: Provide information on issues of identity, ethnic background, age, sexual orientation, and gender as it relates to substance use, prevention and recovery.
- Task 8: Provide information about the disease of addiction and the related health and psychosocial consequences.
- Domain IV: Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
- Task 1: Adhere to established professional codes of ethics and standards of practice to uphold client rights while promoting best interests of the client and profession.
- Task 2: Recognize diversity and client demographics, culture and other factors influencing behavior to provide services that are sensitive to the uniqueness of the individual.
- Task 3: Continue professional development through education, self‐evaluation, clinical supervision, and consultation to maintain competence and enhance professional effectiveness.
- Task 4: Identify and evaluate client needs that are outside of the counselor's ethical scope of practice and refer to other professionals as appropriate.
- Task 5: Uphold client's rights to privacy and confidentiality according to best practices in preparation and handling of records.
- Task 6: Obtain written consent to release information from the client and/or legal guardian, according to best practices.
- Task 7: Prepare concise, clinically accurate, and objective reports and records.
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