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Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drug issues

Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drug issues

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCAOD511B
State Code
D2231
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/08/2009
Field of Education
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
18/08/2009
Nominal Hours
60
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required by skilled employees in the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector working with minimal supervision with a range of clients experiencing a range of issuesThey will apply ongoing therapeutic intervention with clients with alcohol and other drug issues drawing on a range of models and techniques supported by evidence
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Apply suitable counselling and support techniques to assist individual with AOD issues
  • 1.1 Ascertain the immediate and proximate needs and goals of client with complex and multiple needs
  • 1.2 Review range of models and techniques, including group activities, to meet assessment outcomes
  • 1.3 Design intervention and support strategies to meet assessment outcomes
  • 1.4 Apply intervention strategies with a range of clients in a range of settings
  • 1.5 Maintain engagement with reticent client
  • 1.6 Explore potential legal and health issues
  • 1.7 Integrate and apply advanced generic counselling competencies to clients affected by alcohol and other drugs
  • 1.8 Document client interventions according to agency policy
2. Review personal and agency ability to deliver service to address all client needs
  • 2.1 Consult and review case management plans
  • 2.2 Ascertain client 's social, emotional and other needs that cannot be met in agency service
  • 2.3 Identify limitations and role boundaries in current practice
  • 2.4 Identify and refer to services able to address client needs
  • 2.5 Monitor and review client progress
  • 2.6 Consult with other services to support their delivery of AOD services within their scope
  • 2.7 Work cooperatively with significant others, co-workers and other services to support client needs
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