SOCI 227 — Core Function, Global Criteria, & Case Presentations
3 Lecture Hours, 3 Credits Prerequisites: PSYC 200; Corequisite: PSYC 205 Core Functions, Global Criteria & Case Presentation Students will examine the requirements the counselor considers in a variety of factors before deciding whether or not to admit the potential client for treatment. It is imperative that the counselor use appropriate diagnostic criteria to determine whether the applicant’s alcohol or drug use constitutes abuse. All counselors must be able to describe the criteria they use and demonstrate their competence by presenting specific examples of how the use of alcohol and other drugs has become dysfunctional to a particular client. The determination of a particular client’s appropriateness for a particular program requires the counselor’s judgment and skill and is influenced by the program’s environment and modality (i.e. inpatient, outpatient, residential, pharmacotherapy, detoxification, or day care). Important factors include the nature of the substance abuse, the physical condition of the client, the psychological functioning of the client, outside support/resources, previous treatment efforts, motivation, and the philosophy of the program. The eligibility criteria are generally determined by focus, target population, and funding requirements of the counselor’s program or agency. Many of the criteria are easily ascertained. These may include the client’s age, gender, place of residence, legal status, veteran status, income level, and the referral source. Al
Prerequisites: PSYC 200