SUD400 Case Management

This course will examine the Assessment, Orientiation, Treatment Planning and Relapse Prevention/Aftercare Planning process.

• Initial intake and case management: administrative requirements for admission, interpersonal dynamic and potential influence of client behaviors; signs and symptoms of physical disabilities, assessment of potential violence, self-harm, activities that bring agencies, resources of people together within a planned framework of action toward the achievement of established goals; including alcohol/drug history, vocational, cultural, educational background,
lifestyle, living situation, medical, strengths and weaknesses for the development of a treatment plan.

• Orientation: General nature and goals of the program; rules governing conduct, infractions that can lead to disciplinary action or discharge, hours of services, costs, client’s rights. etc.

• Treatment/Recovery Planning: the components of a treatment plan; problem solving models and processes; theories and behavioral components of change; techniques used in behavioral contracts; the stages of recovery; identification of problems, ranking problems, realistic and unrealistic treatment goals at various stages of recovery; the value of participant concurrence or expresses disagreement in the process; how to organize client information for presentation to other professionals, case presentation procedures.

• Reports and Record keeping: Charting the results of the assessments; treatment plans; writing reports, progress notes, discharge summaries, and other client related data. (Practical application is required.)

• Aftercare and follow up: the role of aftercare in the treatment process; the role and importance of client follow up; relapse dynamics; self-help groups and/or support groups. (AA, NA etc.).

• Consultation and Referral: Alternative resources available to provide treatment and supportive services; roles and functions of individuals in resources agencies and their position in the decision-making process; advocacy techniques; assessing the need for consultation and referral; identifying counselor limits and scope of practice.