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| The process by which the client is determined appropriate and eligible for admission to a particular program. |
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| The administrative and initial assessment procedures for admission to a program. |
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| Describing to the client the following: 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 non-residential program, the hours during which services are available; treatment costs to be borne by the client, if any; and client rights. |
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| The procedures by which a counselor/program identifies and evaluates an individual’s strengths, weaknesses problems and needs for the development of a treatment plan. |
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| Process by which the counselor and the client identify and rank problems needing resolution; establish agreed upon immediate and long-term goals; and decide upon a treatment process and the resources to be utilized. |
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| (Individual, Group, and 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; and decision-making. |
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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 and collateral contacts. |
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| Those services which respond to an alcohol and/or other drug abuser’s needs during acute emotional and/or physical distress. |
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| Provision of information to individuals and groups concerning alcohol and other drug abuse and the available services and Resources. |
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| Identifying the needs of a client that cannot be met by the counselor or agency and assisting the client to utilize the support systems and community resources available. |
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| Charting the results of the assessment and treatment plan, writing reports, progress notes, discharge summaries and other client related data. |
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| Relating with in-house staff or outside professionals to assure comprehensive, quality care for the client |
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