Skills and Competencies Flashcards

How does 'motivational enhancement' extend beyond basic MI skills?

Answer: It strategically uses MI within a broader framework including assessment feedback, normative comparison, and systematic motivation building throughout treatment

Motivational enhancement applies MI principles broadly across the entire treatment process.

What does advanced crisis intervention competency look like?

Answer: Rapid assessment, de-escalation, safety planning, coordination, post-crisis processing, and effective functioning under pressure

Advanced competency encompasses sophisticated clinical judgment and coordination under pressure.

How does evidence-based practice implementation manifest in daily CAADC work?

Answer: Integrating research evidence with clinical expertise and client preferences for informed treatment decisions

EBP balances three elements: research, expertise, and preferences.

What competencies are required for effective family systems work?

Answer: Understanding family dynamics, identifying enabling patterns, facilitating communication, managing multi-person sessions, and recognizing intergenerational patterns

Family work requires specific skills beyond individual counseling.

What is the advanced competency of 'treatment planning integration'?

Answer: Synthesizing findings across substance use, mental health, medical, social, vocational, legal, and family domains into a coherent, prioritized plan

Integration addresses the full complexity of the client's interconnected life domains.

How does ethical decision-making competency differ from knowing ethical codes?

Answer: It involves applying ethical reasoning to complex situations where codes may conflict, requiring critical thinking, consultation, and judgment

Real situations often present dilemmas where codes provide insufficient or conflicting guidance.