101026: Addiction Counseling Competences, Practice Dimensions

About the Course:

Workforce development is essential to the field of substance use disorder treatment. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has included workforce development in its Matrix of Priority Programs. A major focus of this workforce development strategy is improving the competencies of professionals in the field. This updated edition of Technical Assistance Publication (TAP) 21: Addiction Counseling Competencies: The Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Professional Practice (The Competencies) is a key component of that strategy. Note; this course is from pages 35-160.

Journal/Publisher:

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Publication Date:

2005

Author

SAMHSA

About the Authors:

Addiction Counseling Competencies: The Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Professional Practice (The Competencies) was published as Technical Assistance Publication (TAP) 21 by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Recommended For:

This course is recommended for health care professionals, especially addiction counselors, psychologists, counselors, social workers, and nurses who seek knowledge about addiction counseling competencies. It is appropriate for all levels of participants’ knowledge.

Course Objectives:

1. Identify key knowledge, skills, and attitudes expected of an addiction professional in the areas of clinical evaluation and treatment planning.

2. Explain the competencies expected in the areas of referral and service coordination.

3. Discuss competencies expected of an addiction professional in regards to counseling as well as client, family, and community education.

4. Describe key knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the areas of documentation and professional and ethical responsibilities.