| Attitudes _____ Substance abuse counselors have the basic characteristics needed to provide FASD prevention/intervention. _____ Clinical supervision extends beyond talking about treatment to observing and coaching counselors directly. |
| Knowledge _____ Possesses all of the knowledge areas listed on Checklist 3. _____ Is knowledgeable of the role of clinical supervision. _____ Recognizes the limits and opportunities related to the role of counselors with specialized training in FASD-informed services and supports training for counselors as needed. _____ Can determine when a client who has or may have an FASD needs additional skills and services beyond the qualifications of currently-staffed counselors. _____ Is trained to screen and observe for “indicators” of an FASD. _____ Is aware of the role of transference and countertransference in the counseling and supervisory relationship. _____ Recognizes resistance to change among clinical staff and is knowledgeable of strategies to address resistance. _____ Is aware of change processes, process steps and strategies for supporting them. _____ Possesses knowledge of the FASD intervention literature and scientifically-validated intervention techniques. |
| Counseling Skills _____ Possesses all of the skills listed on Checklist 3. |
| Supervisory Skills _____ Articulates his or her approach and philosophy to clinical supervision as it relates to clinical supervision approaches described in the literature. _____ Identifies and responds to variations in learning styles among counselors. _____ Is comfortable with and able to resolve conflict among team members. _____ Models advanced counseling skills including development of therapeutic alliance, preparing clients for discharge, and dealing with client resistance. _____ Uses direct observation or taping to conduct supervisory sessions. _____ Is able to teach and model skills for providing FASD-informed services. _____ Is able to determine when referral for a formal FASD assessment is required, and facilitate such a referral. _____ Provides incentives through encouragement and support for counselors to enhance skills in providing FASD-informed services. _____ Conducts competency assessment of counselors' skills in providing FASD-informed services. _____ Shows how to learn more about FASD intervention methods. |
From: Chapter 2, Building an FASD Prevention- and Intervention-Capable Agency
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