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Assess needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drugs issues

Assess needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drugs issues

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCAOD408A
State Code
D2227
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/08/2009
Field of Education
090599 - Human Welfare Studies And Services, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
18/08/2009
Nominal Hours
70
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to assess client needs in the context of identifying options for delivery of community services to support their needsThis unit includes applying standard processes and procedures to providing a comprehensive assessment of clients' alcohol and other drugs (AOD) and other needs, developing case plans based on the assessment, and referring clients to other services as required
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for assessment
  • 1.1 Conduct discussions with the client to identify reasons for seeking help and other relevant information that may assist in establishing a basis for further work
  • 1.2 Explain to client organisation parameters of confidentiality and policy/procedures
  • 1.3 Inform the client of the purpose and process of the assessment
  • 1.4 Confirm the client's understanding of the purpose and process of assessment
2. Conduct assessment
  • 2.1 Take client's drug use history in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 2.2 Identify and clarify any previously identified co-morbidity / dual diagnosis in consultation with relevant health or community services professionals
  • 2.3 Assess the current status of the client using standardised alcohol and other drugs screens and from discussion with client
  • 2.4 Use established assessment procedures and protocols to identify issues related to client health in collaboration with relevant health professional as required
  • 2.5 Assess patterns of use with established assessment procedures and protocols
  • 2.6 Assess level of dependence with established assessment procedures and protocols
  • 2.7 Identify indicators of other issues that may affect work with the client through observation and questioning
  • 2.8 Provide a suitable and comfortable environment for the assessment
  • 2.9 Comply with the guidelines when conducting the assessment
  • 2.10 Conduct assessment in a fair manner
3. Identify and respond to need for referral
  • 3.1 Identify client issues that are outside the scope of the service and/or the scope of the worker
  • 3.2 Identify appropriate service and other support options
  • 3.3 Inform the client of possible options
  • 3.4 Inform he client of the reasons for seeking other service and support options
  • 3.5 Confirm the client's understanding of options
  • 3.6 Work with the client to determine referral options and responsibilities
  • 3.7 Where appropriate, make referral with client consent and within organisation policy and procedures
4. Interpret and report on assessment results
  • 4.1 Record assessment results according to defined guidelines
  • 4.2 Interpret assessment results according to defined guidelines
  • 4.3 Apply organisation criteria to determine entry or exclusion to services
  • 4.4 Prepare assessment report based on guidelines and organisation policy and procedures
5. Provide assessment feedback and information
  • 5.1 Provide feedback to the person according to organisation policy and procedure
  • 5.2 Provide assessment information to others, including relevant health and/or community services professionals according to consent requirements and organisation policy and procedure
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2979 CHCAOD8C Assess the needs of clients who have alcohol and/or other drugs issues Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC798 CHCAOD408B Assess needs of clients with alcohol and-or other drugs issues Unit of competency