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Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
ID
work_community_social/substance_abuse_and_behavioral_disorder_counselors
Type
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Children
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Child Nodes (23)
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Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients' histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
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Counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
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Assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.
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Follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.
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Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions.
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Review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
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Coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services, or other post-treatment agencies.
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Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
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Modify treatment plans to comply with changes in client status.
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Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.
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Plan or implement follow-up or aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.
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Intervene as an advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.
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Attend training sessions to increase knowledge and skills.
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Interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.
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Instruct others in program methods, procedures, or functions.
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Participate in case conferences or staff meetings.
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Act as liaisons between clients and medical staff.
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Provide clients or family members with information about addiction issues and about available services or programs, making appropriate referrals when necessary.
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Train or supervise student interns or new staff members.
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Counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.
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Confer with family members or others close to clients to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress.
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Develop, implement, or evaluate public education, prevention, or health promotion programs, working in collaboration with organizations, institutions, or communities.
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