12 Core Functions IC&RC Questions
And Answers.
Screening -
\The process by which the client is determined appropriate and eligible for admission to
a particular program.
Global Criteria for Screening -
\Evaluate the psychological, social, and physiological signs and symptoms of alcohol
and other drug abuse.
Global Criteria for Screening -
\Determine the client's appropriateness for admission or referral.
Global Criteria for Screening -
\Determine the client's eligibility for admission or referral.
Global Criteria for Screening -
\Identify any coexisting conditions (medical, psychiatric, physical, etc.) that indicate the
need for additional professional assessment and/or services.
Global Criteria for Screening -
\Adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies governing alcohol and
other drug abuse services.
Explanation for Screening: -
\This function requires the counselor consider a variety of factors before deciding
whether or not to admit the potential client for treatment. It is imperative that the
counselor use appropriate diagnostic criteria to determine whether the applicant's
alcohol or other drug use constitutes abuse. All counselors must be able to describe the
criteria they use and demonstrate their competence by presenting specific examples of
how the use of alcohol and other drugs has become dysfunctional for a particular client.
The determination of a particular client's appropriateness for a program requires the
counselor's judgment and skill and is influenced by the program's environment and
modality (i.e., inpatient, outpatient, residential, pharmacotherapy, detoxification, or day
care). Important factors include the nature of the substance abuse, the physical
condition of the client, the psychological functioning of the client, outside
support/resources, previous treatment efforts, motivation, and the philosophy of the
program. The eligibility criteria are generally determined by focus, target population, and
funding requirements of the counselor's program or agency. Many of the criteria are
easily ascertained. These may include the client's age, gender, place of residence, legal
status, veteran status, income level, and the referral source. Allusion to following
, agency policy is a minimally acceptable statement. If the client is found ineligible or
inappropriate for this program, the counselor should be able to suggest an alternative.
Intake -
\The administrative and initial assessment procedures for admission to a program.
Global Criteria for Intake -
\Complete the required documents for admission to the program.
Global Criteria for Intake -
\Complete the required documents for program eligibility and appropriateness.
Global Criteria for Intake -
\Obtain appropriately signed consents when soliciting information from, or providing
information to, outside sources to protect client confidentiality and rights.
Explanation of Intake -
\The intake usually becomes an extension of the screening, when the decision to
formally admit is documented. Much of the intake process includes the completion of
various forms. Typically, the client and counselor fill out an admission or intake sheet,
document the initial assessment, complete appropriate releases of information, collect
financial data, sign a consent for treatment, and assign the primary counselor.
Orientation -
\Describing to the client the following: general nature and goals of the program; rules
governing client conduct and infractions that can lead to disciplinary action or discharge
from the program; in a non-residential program, the hours during which services are
available; treatment costs to be borne by the client, if any; and client rights.
Global Criteria for Orientation -
\Provide an overview to the client by describing program goals and objectives for client
care.
Global Criteria for Orientation -
\Provide an overview to the client by describing program rules and client obligation and
rights.
Global Criteria for Orientation -
\Provide an overview to the client of program operations.
Explanation of Orientation -
\The orientation may be provided before, during, and/or after the client's screening and
intake. It can be conducted in an individual, group, or family context. Portions of the
orientation may include other personnel for certain specific aspects of treatment, such
as medication.
And Answers.
Screening -
\The process by which the client is determined appropriate and eligible for admission to
a particular program.
Global Criteria for Screening -
\Evaluate the psychological, social, and physiological signs and symptoms of alcohol
and other drug abuse.
Global Criteria for Screening -
\Determine the client's appropriateness for admission or referral.
Global Criteria for Screening -
\Determine the client's eligibility for admission or referral.
Global Criteria for Screening -
\Identify any coexisting conditions (medical, psychiatric, physical, etc.) that indicate the
need for additional professional assessment and/or services.
Global Criteria for Screening -
\Adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies governing alcohol and
other drug abuse services.
Explanation for Screening: -
\This function requires the counselor consider a variety of factors before deciding
whether or not to admit the potential client for treatment. It is imperative that the
counselor use appropriate diagnostic criteria to determine whether the applicant's
alcohol or other drug use constitutes abuse. All counselors must be able to describe the
criteria they use and demonstrate their competence by presenting specific examples of
how the use of alcohol and other drugs has become dysfunctional for a particular client.
The determination of a particular client's appropriateness for a program requires the
counselor's judgment and skill and is influenced by the program's environment and
modality (i.e., inpatient, outpatient, residential, pharmacotherapy, detoxification, or day
care). Important factors include the nature of the substance abuse, the physical
condition of the client, the psychological functioning of the client, outside
support/resources, previous treatment efforts, motivation, and the philosophy of the
program. The eligibility criteria are generally determined by focus, target population, and
funding requirements of the counselor's program or agency. Many of the criteria are
easily ascertained. These may include the client's age, gender, place of residence, legal
status, veteran status, income level, and the referral source. Allusion to following
, agency policy is a minimally acceptable statement. If the client is found ineligible or
inappropriate for this program, the counselor should be able to suggest an alternative.
Intake -
\The administrative and initial assessment procedures for admission to a program.
Global Criteria for Intake -
\Complete the required documents for admission to the program.
Global Criteria for Intake -
\Complete the required documents for program eligibility and appropriateness.
Global Criteria for Intake -
\Obtain appropriately signed consents when soliciting information from, or providing
information to, outside sources to protect client confidentiality and rights.
Explanation of Intake -
\The intake usually becomes an extension of the screening, when the decision to
formally admit is documented. Much of the intake process includes the completion of
various forms. Typically, the client and counselor fill out an admission or intake sheet,
document the initial assessment, complete appropriate releases of information, collect
financial data, sign a consent for treatment, and assign the primary counselor.
Orientation -
\Describing to the client the following: general nature and goals of the program; rules
governing client conduct and infractions that can lead to disciplinary action or discharge
from the program; in a non-residential program, the hours during which services are
available; treatment costs to be borne by the client, if any; and client rights.
Global Criteria for Orientation -
\Provide an overview to the client by describing program goals and objectives for client
care.
Global Criteria for Orientation -
\Provide an overview to the client by describing program rules and client obligation and
rights.
Global Criteria for Orientation -
\Provide an overview to the client of program operations.
Explanation of Orientation -
\The orientation may be provided before, during, and/or after the client's screening and
intake. It can be conducted in an individual, group, or family context. Portions of the
orientation may include other personnel for certain specific aspects of treatment, such
as medication.
