A. Human Behavior
1.
Understanding
the dynamics of:
a.
Psychological
functioning
b.
Social
adaptation
c.
Physical
health
d.
Vocational
development
2.
Attitudes,
values and lifestyles of various cultures and special populations.
3.
How
alcohol and drug use relates to human behaviors, attitudes, values and
lifestyles.
4.
The
relationships between human behavior, cultural influences, societal norms
(including laws) and alcohol and/or drug abuse.
5.
Human
sexuality, sexual dysfunction and sexual orientation and the importance of
these factors.
B.
Signs and Symptoms of
Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Including Pharmacological Factors
1.
The
categories of mood altering drugs including alcohol and their related
psychological and physiological effects.
2.
The
effects of alcohol and other drug use, misuse and abuse in relationship to the
following;
a.
Individual
body chemistry
b.
Pregnancy
c.
Set
d.
Setting
e.
Dose
f.
Drug
combinations
g.
Routes
of administration
h.
Tolerance
i.
Withdrawal
symptoms
3.
The
complications resulting from the use of more than one mood altering drug
including cross tolerance, potentiation, multiple psychological and
physiological dependence.
4.
The
alcohol and other drug related psychological, physical and medical problems
which may exist (Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, drug induced psychosis, etc,) and the
signs and symptoms indicating a need for other medical, psychological and
social assessment.
5.
The
components of the withdrawal syndrome and the mechanisms of psychological and
physiological dependence.
6.
The
criteria for evaluation of dependence including the different developmental
stages, signs and symptoms, as well as behavior patterns of the alcohol and
other drug dependent person during the progression through treatment and
rehabilitation.
7.
Recognized
pharmacological reference materials (for example, Physician's Desk Reference.)
C. Counseling Approaches, Philosophies, Methods and Objectives
1.
Different
approaches to counseling, including the philosophies, methods and objectives of
each approach.
2.
The
practical application of these approaches to counseling:
a.
Individuals
b.
Significant
Others (spouse, family, employer, etc)
c.
Groups
3.
The
implications of counseling approaches to clients from various ethnic, cultural,
economic backgrounds an special populations.
4.
The
philosophy, policies and practical appropriate voluntary self-help groups.
5.
Techniques
of evaluating therapy process and outcome of treatment.
D. Continuum of Care
1.
The
mechanisms involved in coordinating a client's total treatment.
2.
The
services (prevention, intervention, treatment, aftercare, self-help groups,
etc.) available to client and the community, including the limitations of each
service.
3.
The
social services (financial, marriage sexual counseling, etc) which are not
designed specifically for the alcohol and other drugs of abusers, including
client eligibility, referral procedures, follow-up mechanisms and limitations
of each service.
E. Federal, State and Local Statutes, Administrative Rules and Regulations
1.
The
limitations and application of the statutes, administrative rules and
regulations, which directly relate to the use and abuse of alcohol and other
drugs, including commitment and protective placement procedures.
2.
The
statutes, regulations and current judicial decisions in regard to the
counselor's relationship to the client and his/her family, with respect to the
confidentiality and the client's human rights.
F. State Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Service System
1.
The
state resource agencies, organizations, facilities and centers which are
directly concerned with alcohol and other drug use and abuse.
2.
How
to utilize these resources for obtaining information, materials, training and
consultation.
A. Counseling
1.
Communicative
skills
a.
Active
listening
b.
Leading
c.
Summarizing
d.
Reflection
e.
Interpretation
f.
Confrontation
g.
Self
disclosure
2.
Establishing
an effective counseling relationship with the client by demonstrating:
a.
Warmth
b.
Respect
c.
Genuineness
d.
Concreteness
e.
Empathy
3.
Working
with individual clients and/or families and groups:
a.
Clarifying
dysfunctional behavior and its ramification for the individual client.
b.
Motivating
the client to participate actively in the counseling sessions and develop
functional behaviors.
c.
Developing
and implementing individual counseling programs according to client needs.
d.
Problem-solving
techniques, goal setting and decision making in conjunction with clients.
e.
Termination
of counseling.
4.
Coordinating
the designated continuum of services needed by the client.
5.
Case
follow-up.
B. Client Assessment and Referral
1.
Client
intake process
2.
Initial
and on-going client evaluation process.
3.
Interpretation
and assessment of case records.
4.
Assessment
of the treatment plan or strategy for the purpose of evaluation and/or
modification.
5.
Identifying
the additional resources and services best suited for the individual client.
6.
Directing
the client to additional resources and services.
7.
Maintaining
follow-up with the client and with service providers to assure that the
client's needs are met.
C. Case Management and Recordkeeping
1.
The
efficient, productive handling and coordination of and involvement with,
clients throughout the counseling process, from the initial intervention or
intake through disposition termination and follow-up.
2.
The
maintenance of up-to-date, accurate and understandable case files and records,
including history, intervention, intake, progress reports, staffing, referral
dispositions and termination.
3.
Treating
client files and records in accordance with federal, state, local and agency
confidentiality regulations and the client's best interests. This includes careful and professional
disclosure in the discussion of material and/or specific client concerns in
consultation, referral or client advocacy in an inter or intra agency setting.
4.
Verbal
and written communications with co-workers and supervisors.