Addiction Counselor Competencies Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ____ 1. Introduction: Transdisciplinary Foundations Regardless of the area of specialization, all addiction-focused disciplines are built upon a common foundation. A. True B. False ____ 2. Which one of the following sets of knowledge and attitudes is not considered a prerequisite to the development of competency in the professional treatment of substance use disorders? A. An understanding of a variety of models and theories of addiction C. An understanding of how substance abuse disorders can mimic many medical and psychological disorders B. An ability to recognize the social, political, economic and cultural context within which substance abuse occurs D. Works appropriately with the client to recognize and discourage behaviors that are inconsistent with progress toward treatment goals ____ 3. While there are many areas of competency required of the professional for proficiency in the field of addictions treatment, having an interest in scientific research findings is not one of them. A. True B. False ____ 4. It is important for the addictions professional to have knowledge regarding medical and pharmacological interventions in the treatment of substance use disorders. A. True B. False ____ 5. Self-awareness is one indication of Professional Readiness. A. True B. False ____ 6. Section 2: The Professional Practice of Addiction Counseling The counselor’s success in carrying out a practice dimension depends on his/her ability to do which of the following? A. Complete a degree in Psychology C. Neither a or b B. Attain the competencies underlying that dimension D. Both a and b ____ 7. Clinical Evaluation The clinical evaluation begins with this process: A. Assessment C. Screening B. Development of treatment goals D. Making necessary referrals ____ 8. An effective screening instrument should be sensitive to which of the following? A. Age and developmental level C. Gender B. Culture D. All of the above ____ 9. The results of this instrument are used to identify appropriate treatment options: A. Screening instrument C. The CAGE B. Assessment Instrument D. None of the above ____ 10. Treatment Planning At a minimum, the treatment plan should address the identified substance use disorder. A. True B. False ____ 11. Appreciation of the strengths and limitations of the client and significant others is considered a competency under what category? A. Knowledge C. Attitudes B. Skills D. All of the above ____ 12. Intervention strategies is a competency knowledge required under the treatment referral process. A. True B. False ____ 13. Knowing when and how to revise the treatment plan is a competency skill that falls under Treatment Planning. A. True B. False ____ 14. Referral The ability to establish relationships with local civic groups, agencies, government entities and the community at large represents a skill that falls within the referral process. A. True B. False ____ 15. Being aware of the needs of the client population served represents a knowledge competency under the referral process. A. True B. False ____ 16. Service Coordination Which of the following is a component of service coordination? A. Case management C. Both a and b B. Client advocacy D. Neither a nor b ____ 17. Implementing the treatment plan requires a knowledge of federal and state confidentiality regulations. A. True B. False ____ 18. Which best describes why consulting would be considered a competency requirement under the treatment plan? A. To assure quality of client care C. To plan changes during the course of treatment B. To gain client feedback D. All of the above ____ 19. Continuing Assessment and Treatment Planning Understanding and recognizing stages of change and other signs of treatment progress is an important part of the ongoing treatment planning process. A. True B. False ____ 20. The use of accepted treatment outcomes requires a knowledge of which of the following? A. Reliability and validity of treatment outcome measures C. Various addiction treatment theories B. Various assessment tools D. None of the above ____ 21. Counseling Competency skills required as a counselor include, but are not limited to: active listening, paraphrasing and reflecting. A. True B. False ____ 22. Recognizing client strengths is considered a competency under which counseling category? A. Knowledge C. Attitudes B. Skills D. All of the above ____ 23. Which of the following is considered a competency knowledge relating to the facilitation of the client’s engagement in the treatment and recovery process? A. Stages-of-change models used in engagement and treatment strategies C. Respect for client’s frame of reference B. Assessing client readiness for change D. The use of culturally appropriate strategies ____ 24. Group Counseling Humor is not considered a counseling competency area of knowledge. A. True B. False ____ 25. Openness and flexibility in the choice of counseling strategies that meets the needs of the group and the individuals within the group is an important competency attitude in group counseling. A. True B. False ____ 26. It is not a necessary skill for the counselor to be able to conduct screening interviews of groups. The treatment program’s support staff can perform this function. A. True B. False ____ 27. Competent counselors have an attitude of inclusion, involving group members in the establishment of group goals, ground rules and outcomes. A. True B. False ____ 28. Counseling Families, Couples and Significant Others Knowledge of this theoretical model is considered a competency requirement in the counseling of families and couples. A. Strategic Family Therapy C. Psychoanalytic Theory B. Family Systems D. REBT ____ 29. Recognizing the roles of significant others within the client’s social context is considered a competency attitude. A. True B. False ____ 30. Client, Family and Community Education The counselor should have the skills necessary to educate clients, families and community groups on risks related to the use of psychoactive substances and its prevention and treatment. A. True B. False ____ 31. Knowledge of prevention and treatment educational programs is not the responsibility of the professional addictions counselor. A. True B. False ____ 32. The professional counselor should have knowledge of the influence of societal and political responses to substance use disorders. A. True B. False ____ 33. With regards to HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases, competent counselors should possess knowledge of: A. Health risks associated with substance use C. Factors that are associated with the prevention or transmission of infectious diseases B. Prevention and transmission of infectious D. All of the above diseases ____ 34. Documentation Under this competency, it is not considered a skill that the counselor be able to write legibly. A. True B. False ____ 35. Essential elements of intake, screening and assessment reports include all of the following except: A. Substance use history, physical health, and spiritual health C. Substance use history, social contacts and history of criminality B. Substance use history, sexual information and favorite football team D. Psychological, nutritional and legal information ____ 36. The components of a discharge summary include which of the following? A. Client profile, demographics, presenting symptoms and diagnosis C. Outcome, aftercare plan, prognosis and recommendations B. Selected interventions, critical incidents and progress toward treatment goals D. All of the above ____ 37. Professional and Ethical Responsibilities It is essential for counselors to have knowledge of continuing education and training methods that promote professional growth and to obtain knowledge of recredentialing requirements. A. True B. False ____ 38. Professional development of counselors is the responsibility of the employing organization. A. True B. False