SHS 227 - Assessment and Case Management in Addiction

1. Describe and demonstrate the initial assessment procedures and interview procedures with the goal of gathering important case history using a comprehensive set of instruments.
2. Explain the client engagement goal to prioritize with the client their treatment options and goals for treatment and recovery.
3. Describe related federal and state laws and agency regulations regarding confidentiality, client care standards, documentation of treatment events and progress and outcomes according to ethical guidelines.
4. Describe verbally and in writing the symptoms of substance abuse and dependency and the importance of accurate diagnostic procedures and documentation.
5. Demonstrate basic familiarity with initial diagnostic skills that include the use of the DSM, screening instruments, ASAM placement, various assessment history and psychosocial instruments in tests and simulations.
6. Express a conceptually accurate understanding of various treatment options,such as confidentiality release forms, common admission procedures, and client orientation and admission activity.
7. Demonstrate the skills necessary to assess client’s readiness for change; reassess level of motivation throughout treatment, and revise placement criteria and treatment plan.
8. Describe in writing the necessity for client referral to other community resources and the need to network to maintain those relationship for smooth client transition.
9. Identify Washington state patient records regulations and how to maintain current, formal court testimony in a secure and well organized chart.