Provides assessment, support and treatment for people, develops strategies which assist them to set goals, effect and maintain change, and provides community advice and education.
Tasks Include:
assesses client needs in relation to treatment for drug and alcohol abuse
employs appropriate therapeutic models and interventions as a method of treatment and support for the client
refers client to appropriate agencies for treatment, support and education
facilitates the development of clients' interpersonal and group skills through the provision of group-work programs
counsels and supports family members
provides information to the courts, guardians and agencies with the consent of the client
adopts harm-minimisation principles in working with the client
assists in community development by providing consultancy services and assists the community to attain knowledge and skills in addressing problems relating to substance use
raises awareness regarding the prevention, early intervention and treatment of substance use
promotes inter-organisational planning and consultation regarding the development of appropriate strategies and client management