CAADC Skills and Competencies 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

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It is identical to basic MI

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Only applies to the first session

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Only external rewards

Question 2

What does advanced crisis intervention competency look like?

Accepted Answer

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

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Only calling 911 faster

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Does not improve beyond basic training

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Delegating all crises to others

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Rigidly following manuals

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Using only one approach

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Only relevant for researchers

Question 4

What competencies are required for effective family systems work?

Accepted Answer

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

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No special competencies needed

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Only educating families about addiction

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Never involve families

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Having a template

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Only addresses substance use

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Combining all clients' plans into one document

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Knowing codes is sufficient

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Only matters in extreme situations

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Following supervisor instructions without question