Learning Objectives
- Assess the behaviour of the client within the context of his/her individual development, family situation, and culture.
- Understand the need for and the use of methods for measuring treatment outcomes.
- Assist the client or family to identify the impact of substance use on current life problems and the effects of continued harmful use.
- Understand and recognize the stages of change and holistic health and other signs of treatment progress.
- Understand the behavioural indicators and dynamics of depression, unresolved anger, grief, low self-esteem, family dysfunction, and other emotional disturbances, and know how to match the same to effective treatment interventions.
- Assess treatment and recovery progress and, in consultation with the client and family members, make appropriate changes to the treatment plan to ensure progress toward treatment goals.
- Describe and document the treatment planning process, progress, and outcomes.
- Conduct continuing care, relapse prevention, and discharge planning with the client and community/family members.
- Use DUSI-R and NWA information to develop treatment plans that address the emotional, social, spiritual, mental, and physical factors (medicine wheel) contributing to substance misuse.
ICBOC Certification Competencies Linkages
- Treatment Planning
- Wellness Promotion
- Addiction Interventions
- Interviewing Techniques
- Case Management
- Reports and Record Keeping
Accreditation Standard Linkages
- 417.4.3 Individual File
- 417.5.1 Measurement System 417.5.2 Service Delivery/Care Planning Measurements
- 417.5.4 Individual Care Plan Components
- 417.12.11 Quality Improvement and Outcome Measurement Tool
