Drug and alcohol treatment specialist vs family counselor

Differences between drug and alcohol treatment specialist and family counselor duties and responsibilities

Drug and alcohol treatment specialist example responsibilities.

• Provide individualize intervention for problematic behaviors using TCI techniques such as de-escalation, to prevent and/or manage crisis.
• Conduct substance abuse assessments and submit treatment recommendations for DUI and felony offenders.
• Facilitate positive consumer and personal relationships base on positive consumer and personal relationships base on courtesy, compassion, and respect.
• Provide individualize intervention for problematic behaviors using TCI techniques such as de-escalation, to prevent and/or manage crisis.

Family counselor example responsibilities.

• Conduct group check-in and co-lead group psychotherapy sessions to help clients identify and manage problems associate with psychiatric conditions.
• Assist the clients in completing their DCF case plan, helping to remove any hindrances they may encounter.
• Counsele and test patients who requesting confidential HIV testing services
• Collaborate and coordinate patient care with resident/faculty physicians to provide appropriate levels of care to patients.
• Receive and process referrals from DCF and community-base case managers for individuals suspect as substance abusers.
• Utilize PowerPoint presentations to facilitate ongoing new student orientation, ensuring students understand rules and regulations.
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