Addiction Counselor Exam Review

Review for the Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam Intake and Orientation Screening and Assessment • Demonstrate verbal and nonverbal skills to establish rapport and promote engagement • Discuss with clients the rationale, purpose and procedures associated with screening and assessment • Assess clients immediate needs including detoxification • Administer evidence based screening and assessment instruments to determine client strengths and needs • Obtain relevant history to establish eligibility and appropriateness of services • Screen for physical needs, medical conditions, co-occurring mental health issues • Interpret results of screening and assessment and integrate information to formulate a diagnostic impression and determine appropriate course of action • Develop a written integrated summary to support diagnostic impressions