5 Written Questions

1. The utilizaiton of special skills to assist individuals, families, or groups in achieving objectives through exploration of a problem and its ramifications; examination of attitudes and feelings; consideration of alternative solutions; and decision making.
2. The process by which a client is determined appropriate and eligible for admission to a particular program.
3. The procedure by which the counselor/program identifies and evaluates an individual's strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs for the development of the treatment plan.
4. The counselor's first step when a client discloses suicidal thoughts.
5. Role Modeling

5 Matching Questions

1. Definition of Crisis Intervention (Core Function #8)
2. Ethnic minorities and women
3. Client education material
4. Typical reactions to a crisis
5. Orientation (Core Function #3)

1. a Those services which respond to an alcohol and/or other drug abuser's needs during acute emotional and/or physical distress.
2. b Should be presented in a style that is respectful of cultural, racial, ethnic, and sexual diversity among substance abusers.
3. c Have special needs in treatment that impact the assessment process.
4. d May take place before, during, or after screening and intake. It must take place before treatment begins.
5. e Shock, anxiety, intellectualization

5 Multiple Choice Questions

1. When client has consented in writing; when disclosure involves internal communications; when communications do not disclose client identifying information; when there is a medical emergency; when a disclosure is court-ordered; when the client commits or threatens to commit a crime against the program or its personnel; when needed by qualified persons authorized to conduct audits, research or program evaluations; or when there is child abuse and neglect
   1. Circumstances when federal regulations allow disclosure of client information
   2. Information gathered during intake
   3. Questions asked during an oral drug/alcohol history
   4. Definition of Orientation (Core Function #3)
2. One should consider the range of problems in the population and the differences in learning abilities.
   1. Crisis Intervention Steps
   2. Client Expectations in group
   3. Designing an educational program
   4. Client education material
3. The ability of the counselor to recognize personal limits and/or the limits of the program in meeting the needs of the client.
   1. Client input
   2. Competence in referral
   3. Screening Process
   4. Imparting Information
4. Reveals information about family dynamics and the impact of addiction on the family and significant others.
   1. Types of Trauma
   2. Definition of Crisis
   3. ASAM Levels of Care
   4. Family history of substance abuse
5. men, alcoholics, person who has lost someone, someone who takes drugs, person recently diagnosed with HIV infection, lesbian and gay youth
   1. Typical reactions to a crisis
   2. Example of an Existential Crisis
   3. People at greater risk for suicide
   4. ASAM Levels of Care

5 True/False Questions

1. Treatment Planning (Core Function #5) → Should be individualized and based on the client's particular problems and needs.

   True        False

2. Client input → _______ into the treatment plan is essential for its success.

   True        False

3. Benefits of utilizing a solution-focused model → The client establishes an increased sense of self-worth and becomes more investing in accomplishing the treatment goals.

   True        False

4. Major areas addressed in case management → Health problems, psychological testing, family therapy, continuing education, special therapy groups, and legal issues

   True        False

5. Assessment (Core Function #4) → The essential first step in determining the possible causes of addiction for the person and the most appropriate treatment modality for his or her needs.

   True        False