Roles and Responsibilities Flashcards
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What is the CAADC's responsibility with court-mandated clients?
Answer: Same quality of care with motivational strategies and transparency about reporting requirements
Mandated clients deserve the same care with additional attention to developing intrinsic motivation.
How does documentation serve both clinical and legal purposes?
Answer: Serves as communication tool, legal record, utilization review basis, and protection for both client and counselor
Documentation serves clinical continuity, legal protection, communication, and regulatory compliance.
What are the CAADC's mandatory reporting responsibilities regarding child abuse when the client is a parent?
Answer: Report suspected abuse based on specific indicators, not simply the presence of a SUD diagnosis
Reporting is triggered by specific indicators of abuse or neglect, not merely by a parent's SUD diagnosis.
What is the CAADC's role in discharge and continuing care planning?
Answer: An ongoing process from admission identifying step-down services, community resources, and relapse prevention strategies
Effective discharge planning begins at admission and ensures continuity of care.
What self-care responsibilities does the CAADC have?
Answer: Ethical responsibility to monitor and maintain well-being to ensure competent care
Self-care is an ethical responsibility because impairment directly affects care quality.
How should a CAADC handle termination when a client is transferred to another provider?
Answer: Prepare through therapeutic processing, ensure smooth handoff, complete documentation, and address emotional responses
Termination requires clinical attention to the transition process.