Counseling
Confidentiality
Intake an Assessment
12 Core Functions
DISCHARGE & TERMINATION
100

This counseling approach focuses on collaboration, evoking change, and respecting client autonomy.

What is Motivational Interviewing?

100

This federal regulation specifically protects substance use treatment records.

What is 42 CFR Part 2?

100

This is the process of collecting initial client information at the start of services

What is intake?

100

This core function involves gathering initial client information at the start of services.

What is screening?

100

This process occurs when a client completes treatment or leaves services.

What is discharge?

200

This skill involves restating what the client says in your own words.

What is reflection?

200

This type of consent must be obtained before releasing client information.

What is written consent?

200

This tool is used in New York to determine level of care placement.

What is LOCADTR?

200

This core function determines the appropriate level of care for the client.

What is intake? (some may say assessment—accept both if explained)

200

This type of discharge occurs when a client successfully meets treatment goals.

What is successful completion?

300

This stage of change involves awareness of a problem but no commitment to action yet.

What is contemplation?

300

This rule requires that only necessary information be shared.

What is the minimum necessary rule?

300

This type of assessment evaluates biological, psychological, and social factors.

What is a biopsychosocial assessment?

300

This core function focuses on developing goals and objectives for treatment.

What is treatment planning?

300

This happens when a client leaves treatment against clinical advice.

What is leaving against medical advice (AMA)?

400

This is the ability to understand a client’s feelings and perspective without judgment.

What is empathy?

400

This is when confidentiality may legally be broken due to risk.

What is danger to self or others?

400

This tool is used to diagnose substance use disorders.

What is the DSM-5?

400

This core function involves helping the client recognize problems and motivate change.

What is counseling?

400

This document summarizes progress, services provided, and recommendations after treatment.

What is a discharge summary?

500

This counseling tool helps clients weigh the pros and cons of their behavior.

What is decisional balance?

500

This process removes identifying information from client data.

What is de-identification?

500

This refers to information gathered from outside sources like family or providers.

What is collateral information?

500

This core function includes connecting clients with additional services and resources.

What is referral?

500

This process ensures continuity of care by connecting the client to ongoing support after discharge.

What is aftercare planning?

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