Competency 33 :
Competency 33 Select and use a comprehensive assessment process that is sensitive to age, gender, racial and ethnic culture, and disabilities that includes but is not limited to:
List :
List History of alcohol and drug use
Physical health, mental health, and addiction treatment histories.
Family issues
Work history and career issues
History of criminality
Psychological, emotional, and worldview concerns
Current status of physical health, mental health, and substance use
Spiritual concerns of the client
Education and basic life skills
Socioeconomic characteristics, lifestyle, and current legal status
Use of community resources
Treatment readiness
Level of cognitive and behavioral functioning.
Knowledge :
Knowledge Ability to use assessment tools.
What is there to know to be able to use assessment tools?
Are all assessments tests?
What is a limitation of a standardized test?
What are some tools that are used in the field?
Skills :
Skills What is the purpose of assessment tools?
How do you introduce and explain the need for the assessment?
Why is it necessary?
Attitudes :
Attitudes Respect the limits of assessment instruments.
Willingness to refer clients.
Where do you refer a client if they are needing further assessment in the area of:
Gambling addiction
Bipolar disorder
Mental retardation