ADCS 1210 - Substance Use Disorder Case Management

1. Demonstrate understanding of the basic theory of case management as it applies to the practice of substance use disorder counseling.
2. Demonstrate understanding of state and federal laws which pertain to the practice of substance use disorder counseling.
3. Demonstrate understanding of the Twelve Core Functions of substance use disorder counseling with a focus on case management.
4. Apply the Rules of Professional Conduct (ethics) for Alcohol and Drug counselors in Minnesota.
5. Demonstrate understanding of and ability to apply the key elements of clinical record keeping to substance use disorder counseling.
6. Demonstrate understanding of crisis intervention skills as they relate to case management.
7. Demonstrate understanding of the basic concept of the six dimensions and risk ratings of substance use disorder counseling: D1: Acute intoxication and/or withdrawal potential; D2: Biomedical conditions and complications; D3: Emotional, behavioral, or cognitive conditions and complications; D4: Readiness to change; D5: Relapse/continued use or continued problem potential; D6: Recovery/living environment.
8. Demonstrate ability to apply assessment information to develop a comprehensive treatment plan according to client problems, goals, and strengths.
9. Develop skills to use methods that are appropriate to the client’s language, reading skills, cultural background, and strengths.
10. Effectively document clinical interventions using electronic medical records.

1. The following are major areas of course content as related to clients and substance use disorders:
   • Basic theory of case management as it applies to the practice of substance use disorder counseling.
   • State and federal laws which pertain to the practice of substance use disorder counseling.
   • The Twelve Core Functions of substance use disorder counseling, with a focus on case management.
   • Rules of Professional Conduct (ethics) for alcohol and drug counselors in Minnesota.
   • The key elements of clinical record keeping for substance use disorder counseling.
   • Crisis intervention skills as they relate to case management.
2. The basic concept of the six dimensions and risk ratings of substance use disorder counseling: D1: Acute intoxication and/or withdrawal potential; D2: Biomedical conditions and complications; D3: Emotional, behavioral, or cognitive conditions and complications; D4: Readiness to change; D5: Relapse/continued use or continued problem potential; D6: Recovery/living environment.
3. Comprehensive assessment and treatment plan development individualized for each client.
4. The skills and knowledge necessary to meet the client’s needs based on language, reading skills, cultural background, and strengths.