Counseling Functions: Screening & Patient Placement for the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders (15 hours)

About This Course Your Course Instructor Course Formats This 15 hour course by Lowell Jenkins focuses on the skills and techniques of screening and patient placement services. It includes a look at a number of screening tools and instruments. An excellent course for both beginning and seasoned counselors alike. Goals/Objectives By participating in this Distance Learning Course, the trainee will: Define screening as a core function of counseling. Identify the steps involved in using uniform placement criteria. Define the various levels of care available for treatment services. Examine the various domains of information that are measured when interviewing clients. Explore steps taken in the interview process. Implement various and appropriate screening devices, including the SIG, CIWA-AR, SSA, NWS, CAGE, MAST, POSIT, and other devices. Demonstrate knowledge of client rights as they relate to treatment services. Utilize appropriate understanding of confidentiality guidelines and requ