Drug and alcohol treatment specialist vs psychiatric social worker

Differences between drug and alcohol treatment specialist and psychiatric social worker 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.

Psychiatric social worker example responsibilities.

• Screen, identify, diagnose using DSM nomenclature, treat and manage mental health and/or substance abuse problems.
• Provide clinical supervision and oversight to MSW intern who provide assessments and treatment.
• Participate in weekly hospital social services meetings, weekly individual supervision, and facilitate change strategies for patients.
• Guide, mentore, and tutor both BSW and MSW students in internship programs.
• Assist individual in developing and practicing the skills define on their psychiatric rehabilitation plans.
• Follow patients throughout hospitalization, working closely with attending psychiatrist; involve in family, individual and group treatment.
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