DOCUMENTATION ESSENTIALS
This must be used when describing a client's response to interventions.
What is appropriate clinical terminology?
(Competency 112)
What is required before sharing a client's personal information with outside parties?
What is written consent?
(Competency 109)
What type of report details a client's initial evaluation and needs before treatment begins
What is a screening report?
(Competency 110)
Recognizing and avoiding dual relationships supports ethical practice and protects the integrity of this professional boundary?
What is the counselor-client relationship?
(Competency 115)
What is one reason counselors should engage in professional networking?
To exchange knowledge and best practices with peers.
(Competency 120)
Recognizing that recovery is an ongoing process reflects this essential professional attitude when preparing discharge summaries.
What is the recognition that treatment is not a static, singular event?
(Competency 113)
What fundamental right allows clients to control who accesses their treatment information?
What is the right to confidentiality?
(Competency 110)
What should counselors utilize to enhance their client care and professional development?What is current counseling and psychoactive substance use research literature?
What is current counseling and psychoactive substance use research literature?
(Competency 117)
What is one benefit of clinical supervision or peer consultation?
What is it provides feedback, emotional support, and ethical guidance?
(Competency 122)
What topic should counselors seek training in to better assist clients with trauma?
What is trauma-informed care?
(Competency 121)
When collecting outcome data, clinicians must protect client confidentiality by following these ethical guidelines.
What are data privacy and informed consent procedures?
(Competency 114)
What is a valuable resource for counselors to process their feelings and concerns about clients?
What are supervisory options or consultative practices?
(Competency 119)
This must be used when describing a client's response to interventions.
What is a screening report?
(Competency 112)
What is one way a counselor can reflect on their professional performance?
What is by conducting regular self-evaluations using ethical, legal, and professional standards
(Competency 120)
What is one way a counselor can reflect on their professional performance?
What is by conducting regular self-evaluations using ethical, legal, and professional standards?
(Competency 120)
What must be recorded to show adherence to treatment goals and objectives?
objectives?
What are treatment progress notes?
(Competency 111)
When collecting outcome data, clinicians must protect client confidentiality by following these ethical guidelines.
What are data privacy and informed consent procedures?
(Competency 114)
Recognizing that recovery is an ongoing process reflects this essential professional attitude when preparing discharge summaries?
What is the recognition that treatment is not a static, singular event?
(Competency 113)
Why is continuing education important for addiction counselors?
What is It ensures knowledge stays current and improves client outcomes?(Competency 121)
How can attending workshops and conferences benefit counselors?
What is, it provides opportunities for learning and skill enhancement.
(Competency 122)
What must counselors ensure they understand in order to provide effective treatment for substance use disorders?
What are Federal and State laws and agency regulations?
(Competency 116)
What is a valuable resource for counselors to process their feelings and concerns about clients?
What are supervisory options or consultative practices? (Competency 119)
What is a critical concept that needs to be taken into account when assessing the mental health of diverse populations?
What is cultural competency in assessments? (Competency 110)
What are two self-care strategies a counselor might use to avoid burnout?
What is regular exercise and therapy sessions.
(Competency 123)
What is the purpose of supervision in continuous professional development?
What is, A: To facilitate professional growth and ensure quality client care?(Competency 119)