24-30
True or false: Competency 26 involves screening for signs of intoxication and withdrawal symptoms.
True.
It also involves screening for violence towards others or themselves, suicidal thoughts, and co-occuring mental disorders.
What is the third step listed for skills on competency 31?
Contracting with the client concerning the initial action plan.
True or false: Competency 38 helps to explain the assessment findings to the clients but not to their significant others.
False. This competency helps explain assessment to both the client and significant others, including the roles of significant others involved in treatment.
True or false: Competency 43 helps clients develop specific, measurable, and realistic goals and objectives.
True. This competency uses goals and objectives to individualize treatment planning.
What is one factor to be aware of when reviewing treatment options for the client?
One factor to be aware of is their financial situation, because they might not be able to afford some, if any of the treatment options.
True or False for competency 33; Age, gender, relation to family, racial and ethnic culture, educational accomplishments, and disabilities are all factors in determining course of action.
False. Relation to family and educational backgrounds are not needed when an assessment is being conducted.
What is competency 39?
Competency 39 is further information to help inform clients and significant others on the assessment by eliciting feedback multiple communications.
What kind of attitude is needed when dealing with competency 46?
You should have sensitivity to the clients age, developmental and educational level, gender, and racial and ethnic culture. You should also have an appreciation for measurable criteria of client progress, and the willingness to negotiate a plan.
What type of knowledge is necessary in competency 30 for making treatment recommendations to the client?
Using the DSM or other accepted diagnostic standards for substance use disorder to determine the level of care that is necessary.
What overall knowledge is needed for competency 34?
Overall, it’s important to know the scoring methodology for the instruments used, how to analyze and interpret assessment results, and know the range of treatment options available.
What is competency 40?
This competency examines and negotiates treatment options and preferences of the client and significant others
True or false. Competency 47 emphasizes the privacy and confidentiality of the client.
True. The main goal of this competency is to inform the client of confidentiality rights, program procedures that safeguard them, and the exceptions imposed by regulations.
What is the goal of competency 27?
To assist the client in identifying the effect of substance use on their life.
Based on the initial action plan, what is the main goal of competency 32?
To take specific steps to initiate an admission or referral and ensure followthrough.
Why is competency 41 so important?
This competency considered the readiness of the client and significant others to participate in treatment.
What knowledge is needed for competency 45?
You must know treatment strategies and community resources, contributions of other professionals and mutual- or self-help support groups, levels of care and existing placement criteria, and the clients age, developmental educational level, gender, race and ethnic culture in coordinating resources.
What is a key component in competency 25?
Gathering data and screening the client while keeping in mind how the client’s age, developmental level, culture, and gender may affect patterns and history of use.
Why is competency 37 so important?
It’s important because it’s the start of assessing the information collected to make a plan of action based on results.
True or False: Competency 42 prioritizes the clients' need in the order they will be addressed in treatment.
True. Competency 42 applies the treatment of care model, hierarchy of needs, and a holistic view of the clients various needs to address the treatment.
What is the main idea of competency 44?
The main idea of competency 44 is to identify appropriate strategies for each treatment goal.