Deck 5: Core Functions, Treatment & Recovery

Flashcards defining the 12 core functions and key concepts in treatment planning, referral, and recovery.

Core Function 1

Screening.

Core Function 2

Intake.

Core Function 3

Orientation.

Core Function 4

Assessment.

Core Function 5

Treatment planning.

Core Function 6

Counseling.

Core Function 7

Case management.

Core Function 8

Crisis intervention.

Core Function 9

Client education.

Core Function 10

Referral.

Core Function 11

Reports and record keeping.

Core Function 12

Consultation.

Screening purpose

Determines appropriateness/eligibility and need for further evaluation.

Intake purpose

Completes admission procedures and administrative requirements.

Orientation purpose

Explains services, rules, rights, expectations, and procedures.

Treatment planning purpose

Converts assessment findings into individualized goals and interventions.

Case management purpose

Coordinates services/resources across client needs.

Referral purpose

Links client to an outside resource matched to need.

Consultation purpose

Uses another professional's expertise to support care.

Crisis intervention purpose

Responds to acute situations requiring immediate action.

Client education purpose

Provides information relevant to recovery and health.

Record keeping purpose

Documents services, response, clinical reasoning, and continuity.

Relapse prevention

Plans for triggers, warning signs, coping, supports, and response to lapses.

Return to use

Assess safety/causes and revise the treatment/recovery plan.

Discharge planning

Begins early and addresses follow-up, medications, housing, supports, safety.

Effective referral

Addresses fit, access barriers, consent, coordination, and follow-up.

Recovery capital

Internal/external resources that support recovery.

Multiple pathways

Recovery may include medication, mutual-help, therapy, peers, faith, harm reduction.

Goal vs objective

Goal is broad; objective is a measurable step.

Intervention

What the counselor/program will do to support an objective.