FUNCTIONS OF COUNSELORS Flashcards
It is a process by which the client is determined appropriate and eligible for admission to a particular program.
- Screening
It is the administrative and initial assessment procedures for admission to a program.
- Intake
Orientation is describing to the client the following:
a. General nature and goals of the program
b. Rules governing client conduct and infractions that can lead to disciplinary action or discharge from the program.
c. In a non-residential program, the hours during the services are available
d. Treatment costs to be borne by the client, if any; and
e. Client’s rights
- Orientation
It is the procedure by which a counselor or program identifies and evaluates an individual’s strength, weaknesses, problems, and needs for the development of a treatment plan.
- Assessment
It is the process by which the counselor and the client identify and rank problems needing resolution
Established agreed upon immediate and long-term goals
Decide upon a treatment process and the resources to be utilized.
- Treatment Planning
It is the utilization of special skills to assist individuals, families, or groups in achieving objectives through the exploration of a problem and its ramifications
Examination of attitudes and feelings
Consideration of alternate solutions
Decision-making
- Counseling (Individual, Group, and Significant Others)
Defined as activities that bring services, agencies, resources, or people together with a planned framework of action toward the achievement of established goals
It may involve liaison activities and collateral contacts.
*We do not abandon any case. We refer.
- Case management
Services that respond to an alcohol and/ or drug abuser’s needs during acute emotional and/ or physical distress.
- Crisis Intervention
Involved in the provision of information to individuals and groups concerning alcohol and other drug abuse and the available services and resources.
- Client Education
Is the process of identifying the needs of a client that cannot be met by the counselor or agency and assisting the client to utilize the support systems and avail of the services.
- Referral
Reporting and record keeping involves
charting the results of the assessment and
treatment plan, writing reports, progress notes,
discharge summaries and other client-related data.
- Reporting and Record Keeping
Reporting and record keeping involves
charting the results of the assessment and
treatment plan, writing reports, progress notes,
discharge summaries and other client-related data.
- Reporting and Record Keeping
Consultation involves relating with in-house
staff or outside professionals to assure
comprehensive, quality care for the client.
- Consultation with Other Professionals in Regard to
Client Treatment/Services
