The Addiction Counselor's Documentation Sourcebook


Book Description

All of the requisite forms addiction treatment professionalsneed—a crucial time-saver in today's healthcare system Treating addiction in today's healthcare environment means thatmental health professionals must manage an imposing amount ofpaperwork. Government and private grant funding, insurance andbenefits programs, regulatory compliance, and the need for data ontreatment effectiveness (evidence-based treatment) all requireproper documentation. If these forms are missing, the results canrange from bureaucratic headaches to problems serious enough toclose a practice. Now fully updated and revised, The Addiction Counselor'sDocumentation Sourcebook: The Complete Paperwork Resource forTreating Clients with Addictions, Second Edition provides themost useful and current forms for accurate and comprehensivedocumentation and record keeping. These ready-to-use forms willsave you and your practice hours that would otherwise be spentcreating and collating them, freeing you to devote more energy tothe important matters of treatment. A companion CD-ROM includes alldocuments in Word? format so you can customize them according tothe unique needs of your practice. Covering every aspect of mental health practice for addictiontreatment, this fully revised Second Edition also includes: Critical forms updated to help providers achieve HIPAA, JCAHO,and CARF compliance Unique handouts, exercises, and facilitator guides for use inindividual and group therapy A comprehensive CD-ROM featuring all forms in Word format, aswell as PowerPoint slideshows for every psychoeducationalpresentation in the book The Addiction Counselor's Documentation Sourcebook, SecondEdition is an essential timesaving resource that allows anyprofessional practicing or working in the field of addictiontreatment the freedom to give more of their time and energy to thepeople they serve.




The Addiction Counselor's Documentation Sourcebook


Book Description

All of the requisite forms addiction treatment professionals need—a crucial time-saver in today's healthcare system Treating addiction in today's healthcare environment means that mental health professionals must manage an imposing amount of paperwork. Government and private grant funding, insurance and benefits programs, regulatory compliance, and the need for data on treatment effectiveness (evidence-based treatment) all require proper documentation. If these forms are missing, the results can range from bureaucratic headaches to problems serious enough to close a practice. Now fully updated and revised, The Addiction Counselor's Documentation Sourcebook: The Complete Paperwork Resource for Treating Clients with Addictions, Second Edition provides the most useful and current forms for accurate and comprehensive documentation and record keeping. These ready-to-use forms will save you and your practice hours that would otherwise be spent creating and collating them, freeing you to devote more energy to the important matters of treatment. A companion CD-ROM includes all documents in Word? format so you can customize them according to the unique needs of your practice. Covering every aspect of mental health practice for addiction treatment, this fully revised Second Edition also includes: Critical forms updated to help providers achieve HIPAA, JCAHO, and CARF compliance Unique handouts, exercises, and facilitator guides for use in individual and group therapy A comprehensive CD-ROM featuring all forms in Word format, as well as PowerPoint slideshows for every psychoeducational presentation in the book The Addiction Counselor's Documentation Sourcebook, Second Edition is an essential timesaving resource that allows any professional practicing or working in the field of addiction treatment the freedom to give more of their time and energy to the people they serve.




Addiction Treatment Homework Planner


Book Description

Practice Planners: The Bestselling treatment planning system for mental health professionals Help clients suffering from chemical and nonchemical addictions develop the skills they need to work through problems. The Addiction Treatment Homework Planner, Fourth Edition provides you with an array of ready-to-use, between-session assignments designed to fit virtually every therapeutic mode. This easy-to-use sourcebook features: Revised homework assignments reflecting clients' stages of readiness and change New appendices to help you select exercises based on American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria 88 ready-to-copy exercises covering the most common issues encountered by clients suffering from chemical and nonchemical addictions, such as anxiety, impulsivity, childhood trauma, dependent traits, and occupational problems A quick-reference format-the interactive assignments are grouped by behavioral problems including alcoholism, nicotine dependence, and substance abuse, as well as those problems that do not involve psychoactive substances, such as problem gambling, eating disorders, and sexual addictions Expert guidance on how and when to make the most efficient use of the exercises Assignments that are cross-referenced to The Addiction Treatment Planner, Fourth Edition so you can quickly identify the right exercise for a given situation or problem A CD-ROM that contains all the exercises in Microsoft Word format-allowing you to customize them to suit you and your clients' unique styles and needs Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.







Ethics for Addiction Professionals


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Guidance for addiction counselors in understanding and applying ethical standards Filled with proven strategies to help you examine your current practice for ethical snags and refresh your ethical thinking, Ethics for Addiction Professionals leads you in examining, building, and rebuilding aspects of your ethical practice with the goal of helping you become the strongest clinician possible—ethically speaking.Up-to-date and comprehensive, this practical guide examines real-life examples of ethical issues in clinical practice and illustrates potential pitfalls and the actions needed when faced with dilemmas. Helping addiction counselors learn how to deal with and apply ethical standards, Ethics for Addiction Professionals explores the gray area of common dilemmas and provides guidelines on how to determine the best course of action when the best course is unclear. Covers basic principles that affect current ethical concerns and dilemmas Includes illustrative real-world case studies Features well-defined professional codes of ethics Treats ethics as a set of guidelines designed to protect the client, the clinician, and the profession as a whole




Addiction Treatment Homework Planner


Book Description

A hands-on homework toolkit for mental health practitioners treating clients with substance use disorders In the newly revised sixth edition of the Addiction Treatment Homework Planner, a team of distinguished clinicians delivers a practical and effective resource for clients who wish to keep their therapy and recovery efforts front-of-mind and incorporate them into their daily lives. The activities and homework contained within will assist clients—and the clinicians treating them—to collect real-time data, enabling practitioners to address relevant issues quickly and collaboratively. This Homework Planner is designed as a companion manual to the sixth editions of the Addiction Treatment Planner and Addiction Progress Notes Planner. It focuses on client-centered, assessment-driven, evidence-based treatment in the field of substance use disorder psychotherapy. Each included exercise is designed to: Emphasize the importance of client motivation and increase the knowledge, awareness, and insight of people moving through the addiction recovery process Incorporate a skills component for further instruction in therapy or at home Be completed or processed within individual sessions or – where appropriate – within group therapy sessions and at various levels of care An indispensable, hands-on resource for counselors, therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and other mental health professionals engaged in the treatment of patients with substance use disorders, the Addiction Treatment Homework Planner is a time-saving tool with the potential to improve patient outcomes and increase client engagement.




The Addiction Counselor's Desk Reference


Book Description

The Addiction Counselor's Desk Reference is a comprehensivecompilation of information about the full spectrum of addictivedisorders, their consequences, and treatment. This unique textincludes detailed definitions and practical illustrations ofaddiction-related terminology, addictive disorders and behaviors,descriptions of treatment models and techniques, as well as listsof relevant websites, government resources, and treatment centers.Addiction professionals will find this information-packed guide tobe an invaluable practice tool. The most up-to-date resource of its kind Contains detailed definitions, practical illustrations,relevant websites, government resources, and information abouttreatment centers Written by a leading authority on addiction research,prevention, and treatment




Veterans and Active Duty Military Psychotherapy Homework Planner


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The Veterans and Active Duty Military Psychotherapy Homework Planner provides you with an array of ready-to-use, between-session assignments designed to fit virtually every therapeutic mode. This easy-to-use sourcebook features: 78 ready-to-copy exercises covering the most common issues encountered by veterans and active duty soldiers in therapy, such as anger management, substance abuse and dependence, bereavement, pre-deployment stress, and chronic pain after injury A quick-reference format—the interactive assignments are grouped by behavioral problems including combat and operational stress reactions, postdeployment reintegration, survivor's guilt, anxiety, parenting problems related to deployment, and posttraumatic stress disorder Expert guidance on how and when to make the most efficient use of the exercises Assignments are cross-referenced to The Veterans and Active Duty Military Psychotherapy Treatment Planner—so you can quickly identify the right exercise for a given situation or problem Downloadable assignments—allowing you to customize them to suit you and your clients' unique styles and needs




Wiley Concise Guides to Mental Health


Book Description

The Wiley Concise Guides to Mental Health: Substance Use Disorders uses clear, highly accessible language to guide the reader through the entire continuum of addiction care and present the latest scientific understanding of substance use and abuse. This comprehensive, informative reference provides a complete overview of diagnosis, treatment, research, emerging trends, and other critical information about chemical addictions. Both biomedical and psychiatric conditions and complications are thoroughly covered. Like all the books in the Wiley Concise Guides to Mental Health series, Substance Use Disorders features a compact, easy-to-use format that includes: Vignettes and case illustrations A practical approach that emphasizes real-life treatment over theory Resources for specific readers such as clinicians, students, or patients In addition to the fundamentals of chemical addictions and treatment, Substance Use Disorders covers some of the most cutting-edge topics in the field, including innovative treatment approaches, outcome demands, brain science, relapse-prevention strategies, designer drugs, spirituality, and other areas. This straightforward resource is admirably suited for a wide variety of readers, from those in the helping professions, to law enforcement personnel, to recommended reading for clients currently in treatment.




The Clinical Documentation Sourcebook


Book Description

All the forms, handouts, and records mental health professionals need to meet documentation requirements–fully revised and updated The paperwork required when providing mental health services continues to mount. Keeping records for managed care reimbursement, accreditation agencies, protection in the event of lawsuits, and to help streamline patient care in solo and group practices, inpatient facilities, and hospitals has become increasingly important. Now fully updated and revised, the Fourth Edition of The Clinical Documentation Sourcebook provides you with a full range of forms, checklists, and clinical records essential for effectively and efficiently managing and protecting your practice. The Fourth Edition offers: Seventy-two ready-to-copy forms appropriate for use with a broad range of clients including children, couples, and families Updated coverage for HIPAA compliance, reflecting the latest The Joint Commission (TJC) and CARF regulations A new chapter covering the most current format on screening information for referral sources Increased coverage of clinical outcomes to support the latest advancements in evidence-based treatment A CD-ROM with all the ready-to-copy forms in Microsoft® Word format, allowing for customization to suit a variety of practices From intake to diagnosis and treatment through discharge and outcome assessment, The Clinical Documentation Sourcebook, Fourth Edition offers sample forms for every stage of the treatment process. Greatly expanded from the Third Edition, the book now includes twenty-six fully completed forms illustrating the proper way to fill them out. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.