LCDC 12 CORE FUNCTIONS (CASE STUDY
QUESTIONS)
12 core functions - Answer -1) screening, 2) intake, 3) orientation, 4) assessment, 5)
treatment planning, 6) counseling, 7) case management, 8) crisis intervention, 9) client
education, 10) reports & record keeping, 11) consultation with other professionals
screening, definition - Answer -1) function; the process by which a client is determined
appropriate and eligible for admission to a particular program
intake, definition - Answer -2) function; administrative and initial assessment
procedures for admission to a program
orientation, definition - Answer -3) function; describing to the client the general nature
and goals of the program; the rules governing client conduct and infractions that can
lead to disciplinary action or discharge from the program; the hours during which
services are available; the treatment costs that are to be borne by the client, if any; and
the client's rights
assessment, definition - Answer -4) those procedures by which a counselor/program
identifies and evaluates an individual's strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs for
the development of the treatment plan; communicate to clients that the purpose of the
assessment is to gather information that will help determine the counseling interventions
that will be most helpful to them
treatment planning, definition - Answer -5) the process in which the counselor and
client identify and rank problems needing resolution, establish agreed upon immediate
and long-term goals, and decide on the treatment methods and resources to be used; 4
main components to a treatment plan: Problems, Goals, Objectives, Strategies
counseling, definition - Answer -6) the utilization of special skills to assist individuals,
families or groups in achieving objectives through exploration of a problem and its
ramifications; examination of attitudes and feelings; consideration of alternative
solutions and decision making
case management, definition - Answer -7) activities intended to bring services,
agencies, resources, or people together within a planned framework of action toward
the achievement of established goals; it may involve liaison activities and collateral
contacts
crisis intervention, definition - Answer -8) those services which respond to an alcohol
and/or other drug abuser's needs during acute emotional and/or physical distress
QUESTIONS)
12 core functions - Answer -1) screening, 2) intake, 3) orientation, 4) assessment, 5)
treatment planning, 6) counseling, 7) case management, 8) crisis intervention, 9) client
education, 10) reports & record keeping, 11) consultation with other professionals
screening, definition - Answer -1) function; the process by which a client is determined
appropriate and eligible for admission to a particular program
intake, definition - Answer -2) function; administrative and initial assessment
procedures for admission to a program
orientation, definition - Answer -3) function; describing to the client the general nature
and goals of the program; the rules governing client conduct and infractions that can
lead to disciplinary action or discharge from the program; the hours during which
services are available; the treatment costs that are to be borne by the client, if any; and
the client's rights
assessment, definition - Answer -4) those procedures by which a counselor/program
identifies and evaluates an individual's strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs for
the development of the treatment plan; communicate to clients that the purpose of the
assessment is to gather information that will help determine the counseling interventions
that will be most helpful to them
treatment planning, definition - Answer -5) the process in which the counselor and
client identify and rank problems needing resolution, establish agreed upon immediate
and long-term goals, and decide on the treatment methods and resources to be used; 4
main components to a treatment plan: Problems, Goals, Objectives, Strategies
counseling, definition - Answer -6) the utilization of special skills to assist individuals,
families or groups in achieving objectives through exploration of a problem and its
ramifications; examination of attitudes and feelings; consideration of alternative
solutions and decision making
case management, definition - Answer -7) activities intended to bring services,
agencies, resources, or people together within a planned framework of action toward
the achievement of established goals; it may involve liaison activities and collateral
contacts
crisis intervention, definition - Answer -8) those services which respond to an alcohol
and/or other drug abuser's needs during acute emotional and/or physical distress
