Therapeutic mentor vs alcohol and drug counselor

Differences between therapeutic mentor and alcohol and drug counselor duties and responsibilities

Therapeutic mentor example responsibilities.

• Provide individualize intervention for problematic behaviors using TCI techniques such as de-escalation, to prevent and/or manage crisis.
• Attend IEP meetings to validate the treatment that the client is doing outside of school.
• Document treatment plans, and assist with IEP sessions, interventions, and client behaviors using Microsoft applications.
• Develop a mentoring relationship with assign DCF youth in a one-on-one setting
• Support students in developing effective study habits, time management skills, academic motivation, and organization skills.
• Teach positive social skills, weight training, assistance with homework and studying the bible to promote spiritual growth.

Alcohol and drug counselor example responsibilities.

• Plan and implement follow-up and aftercare programs for clients to be discharge from treatment programs.
• Practice cognitive behavioral, motivational enhancement and structural family therapy.
• front office, counseling and aftercare.
• Administer UA test onsite and send out.
• Improve IOP successful completion rate while facilitating seven groups per week.
• Collect and organize statistical data as required by DASA, and NEWTA.
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