This assignment will provide you, a future counselor, an overview of the various components of the screening and assessment process.
Write a 750-1,000-word paper that addresses the following:
1. Explanation of screening and treatment plan.
2. Description of the various components of a comprehensive assessment.
3. Explanation of the assessment process for identifying addictive disorders with two or three examples.
4. Explanation of considerations that must be made for choosing an appropriate assessment tool with cultural and spiritual considerations.
5. Provision of a general overview of the substance use disorder criteria according to the DSM.
6. Explanation of the potential problems that can arise when a counselor relies solely on the DSM diagnostic criteria for treatment planning.
7. Description of at least two examples of commonly used substance use disorder assessment tools.
8. Explanation of the need for crisis planning and management when working with a client.
Include a minimum of two peer reviewed scholarly sources, in addition to the textbook.
When writing the paper, consider using the following level-one APA headings to help organize the content:
• Screening and Treatment Plan
• Components of a Comprehensive Assessment
• Assessment Process for Identifying Addictive Disorders
• Appropriate Assessment Tool
• General Overview of the Substance Use Disorder Criteria
• Potential Problems When Relying Solely on DSM Diagnostic Criteria
• Commonly Used Substance Use Disorder Assessment Tools
• Crisis Management
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need Helpance. Follow the instructions in the APA Style Guide, which you can find in the Student Success Center.
A rubric is used for this assignment. Please look over the rubric before starting the assignment so you know what is expected of you and how to do it well.
LopesWrite is where you need to send this assignment. In Class Resources, you can find a link to the LopesWrite technical support articles if you need help.
This assignment meets the following NASAC Standards:
16) Recognize that crisis may indicate an underlying substance abuse problem, and may represent a window of opportunity for change.
63) Understand terminology, procedures, and the roles of other disciplines related to the treatment of addiction.
86) Make constructive therapeutic responses when the client’s behavior is inconsistent with stated recovery goals.
87) Apply crisis management skills.

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