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Assessment
Assessment is the procedure used to identify and evaluate client’s strengths, weaknesses, problems and needs. This information is necessary in order to develop a treatment plan.
Global Criteria
- Gather information from the client regarding history of alcohol and other drug abuse.
- Use appropriate interviewing techniques.
- Obtain and corroborate information from significant collateral sources in regards to client’s alcohol and drug abuse and psychosocial history, through the use of appropriate methods and procedures.
- Identify appropriate assessment tools.
- Explain assessment rationale to client.
- Develop a diagnostic evaluation of the client’s substance abuse and co-occurring disorders based on the results of all assessments. The goal is to provide an integrated approach to treatment based on client’s strengths, weaknesses, problems and needs.
Miller, Geri. “Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling.” 2nd ed.
Orientation
Orientation includes describing to the client the nature and goals of the program; the rules of client’s conduct and the violations that can lead to disciplinary measures or discharge from the program; in the case of out-patient programs, the hours during which services are available; treatment costs that need to be paid by the client, and client’s rights.
Global Criteria
- Provide an overview to the program, describing the program goals and objectives for client care.
- Provide the client with a description of the program rules, and client’s obligations and rights.
- Provide information about the program hours of operation.
Miller, Geri. “Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling.” 2nd ed.
Intake
The intake is the administrative and initial assessment procedures for admissions into a program. Every new client goes through this process.
Global Criteria
- Complete require documents for admissions into the program.
- Obtain signed consents in order to protect client’s confidentiality and rights.
Miller, Geri. “Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling.” 2nd ed.
Screening
Screening is a tool used to determine whether a client is eligible, and appropriate, for admission into a particular program.
Global Criteria
- Evaluate psychological, social, and physiological signs and symptoms of alcohol and other drug use and abuse.
- Determine the client’s eligibility and appropriateness for admission or referral.
- Identify any co-occurring conditions, such as medical, psychiatric, physical, etc. This will indicate the need for additional assessment and services.
- Abide by applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies governing alcohol and other drug abuse services.
Miller, Geri. “The Language of Addiction Counseling.” 2nd ed.
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