ASI : ADDICTION SEVERITY

INDEX (MULTIMEDIA INTERVIEW)

Agency Project
 AGENCY PROJECTS
• CO – CREATED/ MODIFIED AS A PART IN THE IN-TAKE ASSESSMENT
FOR CLIENTS. (agency previously had just improving the concept)
It was created as a interactive program to allow clients to use
“client self- administration” skills. There is a series of on – screen
offices with virtual interviewers.
This is hopeful for clients that have already been incarcerated
before or have had a previous substance abuse problem.
• IT CAN SAVE TREATMENT CENTERS MONEY, ENSURE
STANDARDZATION, AND BECOME AN IMPORTANT PART TO THE
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT AND OUTCOME PLANNING.
 AGENCY PROJECTS
• MET WITH SUPERVISOR, MR.POWELL, OF THE ROBESON COUNTY
OFFENDERS RESOURCE CENTER TO BE ABLE TO DISCUSS WAYS TO
IMRPOVE AND BUILD OFF OF THIS CONCEPT.
• PRESENTED MR. POWELL THE INFORMATION THAT WAS GATHERED
FROM CLIENTS THAT HAVE BEEN WITH THE AGENCY MULTIPLE TIMES
TO UNDERSTAND THERE OPINION ON IT.
• PROPOSED HOW THE PROGRAM WILL POSITIVELY AFFECT CLIENTS
AND HOW BENEIFICAL THE PROGRAM IS BASED OFF VALIDITY AND
RELIABILITY.
 CONCEPTS TARGETED IN THE PROGRAM

SECTIONS ON:
• MEDICAL
• DRUGS/ALCOHOL
• PSYCHOLOGICAL
• DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SCREENING
NARRATIVE REPORTS:
• DSM IV DIAGNOSIS TEMPLATE
• DETAILED DRUG AND ALCOHOL HISTORY
• PSYCHAIATRIC RISK TABLE
TREATMENT MATCHING GUIDELINES
 COMPETENICES OF
PRACTICED BEHAVIOR
 COMPETENCIES USED
COMPETENCY 1: DEMONSTRATE ETHICAL AND PROFESIONAL COMPETENCY 4: ENAGE IN PRACTICE – INFORMED RESEARCH
BEHAVIOR AND RESEARCH- INFORMED PRACTICE
• 1.1 Make ethical decisions by applying the standards of • 4.1 Use practice experience and theory to inform
the NASW Code of Ethics, relevant laws and regulations, scientific inquiry and research.
models for ethical decision-making, ethical conduct of
research, and additional codes of ethics as appropriate • 4.2 Apply critical thinking to engage in analysis of
to context. quantitative and qualitative research methods and
research findings.
• 1.2 Use reflection and self-regulation to manage personal
values and maintain professionalism in practice • 4.3 Use and translate research evidence to inform and
situations. improve practice, policy, and service delivery.
• 1.3 Demonstrate professional demeanor in behavior;
appearance; and oral, written, and electronic
communication.
• 1.4 Use technology ethically and appropriately to
facilitate practice outcomes.
• 1.5 Use supervision and consultation to guide
professional judgment and behavior.
 COMPETENCIES USED (CONTINUED)
COMPETENCY 7: ASSESS INDIVUDALS, FAMILIES,
GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUITIES
• 7.3 Develop mutually agreed-on intervention
goals and objectives based on the critical
assessment of strengths, needs, and challenges
within clients and constituencies;
• 7.4 Select appropriate intervention strategies
based on the assessment, research knowledge,
and values and preferences of clients and
constituencies.
COMPETENCY 8: INTERVENE WITH INDIVDUALS,
FAMILIES, GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND
COMMUNITIES
• 8.1 Critically choose and implement interventions
to achieve practice goals and enhance capacities
of clients and constituencies.
• 8.2 Apply knowledge of human behavior and the
social environment, person-in-environment, and
other multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks in
interventions with clients and constituencies.
• 8.3 Use inter-professional collaboration as
appropriate to achieve beneficial practice
outcomes.
• 8.4 Negotiate, mediate, and advocate with and
on behalf of diverse clients and constituencies
• 8.5 Facilitate effective transitions and endings
that advance mutually agreed-on goals.