In many jurisdictions, counselors are considered mandated reporters, which means they have a legal duty to report suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities.
Due to the complexity and interplay of these co-occurring conditions, independent treatment, where the mental health and substance use disorders are treated separately and in isolation, is generally not recommended. Instead, integrated or dual diagnosis treatment approaches are preferred.
In substance use disorder counseling sessions, counselors work with clients to develop relapse prevention strategies that are tailored to their individual needs and triggers.
By establishing a therapeutic relationship with their clients that values and builds on their strengths, counselors can affect change and promote autonomy in the client's growth and decision-making process.
Conditions like acute cardiac arrhythmias, acute pancreatitis, and alcohol poisoning represent significant threats associated with chronic drinking or heavy alcohol consumption.
The therapeutic alliance refers to the strong and positive working relationship between the counselor and the client. It is the foundation for effective counseling and therapy, promoting trust, openness, and collaboration.
Group leaders are generally obligated to put limitations on certain client actions, and storytelling is one of those actions that may require some limitations or guidelines.
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Aftercare is a critical phase in the case management process, especially for individuals who have completed a primary treatment program, such as inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation for substance use disorders or mental health issues.
In the brokerage or generalist model of case management, the primary focus is on linking clients to the appropriate and available resources in the community.
The case management model that focuses on the practical problems of daily living is the "Assertive Community Treatment" (ACT) model. ACT is a highly intensive and comprehensive approach to community-based mental health care designed to support individuals with severe mental illnesses in their daily lives and help them achieve recovery and community integration.
The case management model that involves aggressive outreach and helping clients develop their own goals is the "Strengths-Based" model.
The Disengagement phase occurs towards the end of the case management process, typically when the client is close to achieving their identified goals or when the case management services are no longer needed.
In the clinical/rehabilitation case management model, the model is adapted for clients who are struggling with substance abuse and dependence.
The aftercare phase of case management is also known as "Continuing Care." Continuing care refers to the ongoing support and services provided to clients after they have completed their primary treatment or intervention.
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At the "Engagement and Orientation" phase of case management, the case manager plays a vital role in orienting the client to the program and helping them resolve any immediate problems that may impede their ability to focus on treatment effectively.
The process of how treatment programs find and attract clients is referred to as "Case Finding" or "Pretreatment."
