Alcohol and Drug Counselor Exam
Practice Problems (Daryn's book)
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Domain I - ✔✔Screening, Assessment, and Engagement
Domain I: Task 1 - ✔✔Demonstrate verbal and non-verbal communication to establish
rapport and promote engagement
Domain I: Task 2 - ✔✔Discuss with the client the rationale, purpose, and procedures
associated with the screening and assessment process to facilitate client understanding
and cooperation
Domain I: Task 3 - ✔✔Assess client's immediate needs by evaluating observed behavior
and other relevant information including signs and symptoms of intoxication and
withdrawal
Domain I: Task 4 - ✔✔Administer appropriate evidence-based screening and
assessment instruments specific to clients to determine their strengths and needs
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,Domain I: Task 5 - ✔✔Obtain relevant history and related information from the client
and other pertinent sources to establish eligibility and appropriateness of services
Domain I: Task 6 - ✔✔Screen for physical needs, medical conditions, and co-occurring
mental health disorders that might require additional assessment and referral
Domain I: Task 7 - ✔✔Interpret results of screening and assessment and integrate all
available information to formulate diagnostic impression and determine an appropriate
course of action
Domain I: Task 8 - ✔✔Develop a written summary of the results of the screening and
assessment to document and support the diagnostic impressions and treatment
recommendations
Domain II - ✔✔Treatment Planning, Collaboration, and Referral
Domain II: Task 1 - ✔✔Formulate and discuss diagnostic assessment and
recommendations with the client
Domain II: Task 2 - ✔✔Use ongoing assessment and collaboration with the client and
concerned others to review and modify the treatment plan to address treatment needs
Domain II: Task 3 - ✔✔Match client needs with community resources to facilitate
positive client outcomes
Domain II: Task 4 - ✔✔Discuss rational for a referral with the client
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,Domain II: Task 5 - ✔✔Communicate with community resources regarding needs of the
client
Domain II: Task 6 - ✔✔Advocate for the client in areas of identified needs to facilitate
continuity of care
Domain II: Task 7 - ✔✔Evaluate the effectiveness of case management activities to
ensure quality service coordination
Domain II: Task 8 - ✔✔Develop a plan with the client to strengthen ongoing recovery
outside primary treatment
Domain II: Task 9 - ✔✔Document treatment progress, outcomes, and continuing care
plans
Domain II: Task 10 - ✔✔Utilize multiple pathways of recovery in treatment planning
and referral
Domain III - ✔✔Counseling
Domain III: Task 1 - ✔✔Develop a therapeutic relationship with clients, families, and
concerned others to facilitate transition into the recovery process
Domain III: Task 2 - ✔✔Provide information to the client regarding the structure,
expectations, and purpose of the counseling process
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, Domain III: Task 3 - ✔✔Continually evaluate the client's safety, relapse potential, and
the need for crisis intervention
Domain III: Task 4 - ✔✔Apply evidence-based, culturally competent counseling
strategies and modalities to facilitate progress towards completion of treatment
objectives
Domain III: Task 5 - ✔✔Assist families and concerned others in understanding
substance use disorders and engage them in the recovery process
Domain III: Task 6 - ✔✔Document counseling activity and progress towards treatment
goals and objectives
Domain III: Task 7 - ✔✔Provide information on issues of identity, ethnic background,
age, sexual orientation and gender as it relates to substance use, prevention and
recovery
Domain III: Task 8 - ✔✔Provide information about the disease of addiction and the
related health and psychosocial consequences
Domain IV - ✔✔Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
Domain IV: Task 1 - ✔✔Adhere to established professional codes of ethics and
standards of practice to uphold client rights while promoting best interests of the client
and profession
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Practice Problems (Daryn's book)
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
Domain I - ✔✔Screening, Assessment, and Engagement
Domain I: Task 1 - ✔✔Demonstrate verbal and non-verbal communication to establish
rapport and promote engagement
Domain I: Task 2 - ✔✔Discuss with the client the rationale, purpose, and procedures
associated with the screening and assessment process to facilitate client understanding
and cooperation
Domain I: Task 3 - ✔✔Assess client's immediate needs by evaluating observed behavior
and other relevant information including signs and symptoms of intoxication and
withdrawal
Domain I: Task 4 - ✔✔Administer appropriate evidence-based screening and
assessment instruments specific to clients to determine their strengths and needs
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,Domain I: Task 5 - ✔✔Obtain relevant history and related information from the client
and other pertinent sources to establish eligibility and appropriateness of services
Domain I: Task 6 - ✔✔Screen for physical needs, medical conditions, and co-occurring
mental health disorders that might require additional assessment and referral
Domain I: Task 7 - ✔✔Interpret results of screening and assessment and integrate all
available information to formulate diagnostic impression and determine an appropriate
course of action
Domain I: Task 8 - ✔✔Develop a written summary of the results of the screening and
assessment to document and support the diagnostic impressions and treatment
recommendations
Domain II - ✔✔Treatment Planning, Collaboration, and Referral
Domain II: Task 1 - ✔✔Formulate and discuss diagnostic assessment and
recommendations with the client
Domain II: Task 2 - ✔✔Use ongoing assessment and collaboration with the client and
concerned others to review and modify the treatment plan to address treatment needs
Domain II: Task 3 - ✔✔Match client needs with community resources to facilitate
positive client outcomes
Domain II: Task 4 - ✔✔Discuss rational for a referral with the client
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,Domain II: Task 5 - ✔✔Communicate with community resources regarding needs of the
client
Domain II: Task 6 - ✔✔Advocate for the client in areas of identified needs to facilitate
continuity of care
Domain II: Task 7 - ✔✔Evaluate the effectiveness of case management activities to
ensure quality service coordination
Domain II: Task 8 - ✔✔Develop a plan with the client to strengthen ongoing recovery
outside primary treatment
Domain II: Task 9 - ✔✔Document treatment progress, outcomes, and continuing care
plans
Domain II: Task 10 - ✔✔Utilize multiple pathways of recovery in treatment planning
and referral
Domain III - ✔✔Counseling
Domain III: Task 1 - ✔✔Develop a therapeutic relationship with clients, families, and
concerned others to facilitate transition into the recovery process
Domain III: Task 2 - ✔✔Provide information to the client regarding the structure,
expectations, and purpose of the counseling process
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, Domain III: Task 3 - ✔✔Continually evaluate the client's safety, relapse potential, and
the need for crisis intervention
Domain III: Task 4 - ✔✔Apply evidence-based, culturally competent counseling
strategies and modalities to facilitate progress towards completion of treatment
objectives
Domain III: Task 5 - ✔✔Assist families and concerned others in understanding
substance use disorders and engage them in the recovery process
Domain III: Task 6 - ✔✔Document counseling activity and progress towards treatment
goals and objectives
Domain III: Task 7 - ✔✔Provide information on issues of identity, ethnic background,
age, sexual orientation and gender as it relates to substance use, prevention and
recovery
Domain III: Task 8 - ✔✔Provide information about the disease of addiction and the
related health and psychosocial consequences
Domain IV - ✔✔Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
Domain IV: Task 1 - ✔✔Adhere to established professional codes of ethics and
standards of practice to uphold client rights while promoting best interests of the client
and profession
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