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2990roles Skills
2990roles Skills
H.S. 2990
Professor Diritsky
Roles and Skills
Screening
Determine the clients appropriateness for admission into the
program or referral if necessary
Determine the clients eligibility for admission or referral.
Adhere to all laws, regulations, and agency policies governing
alcohol and other drug abuse services.
Skills acquired for this role are:
You must have knowledge of State and Federal laws. You must have an
understanding of agency policies about admission. Understand the goal of
ensuring the safety of not only the clients but the staff as well. Clients who
have a history of violence or unreasonable risk of violent behavior along
with 1st or 2nd degree of murder, voluntary manslaughter, aggravated
vehicular homicide, arsonist, kidnapping, abduction, child stealing, rape,
sexual battery, felonious sexual penetration and offenses which the victim is
a child will be rejected but referred to another agency.
Active Listening skill by giving full attention to what other people are
saying, asking questions as in a professional and appropriate manner. Also
effectively listen for any situation that may need crisis intervention and have