The 12 Core Functions of a Substance Use Counselor - April 17, 2025

A 6-Hour Training with David Parisi, LICSW, MLADC

8:30am-4:00pm

130 Pembroke Road, Suite 150, Concord, NH 03301

Presentation: This workshop provides an overview of the 12 core functions for substance use counselors. It is created for new counselors working toward credentialing. The core functions discussed will be screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports and record keeping and consultation. It will also include discussion of the related global criteria of substance use counseling. Participants will be shown the value of each function, how they are interrelated, and form an understanding of how they apply to clinical practice.

As a result of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Define the role of the twelve core functions within counseling practice;
2. Describe the interrelated aspects of the core functions and global criteria; and
3. Develop a better understanding of the core functions in the counseling process.

6 Contact Hours Available

CRSW Performance Domains: None
LADC/MLADC Categories of Competence: 1-18
Certified Prevention Specialist Domains: None
NBCC: LICSW/L-MFT/LCMHC (Category A) & Psychologist (Category A) 

NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No 6754. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. NHADACA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program.

This training is financed under a contract with the State of NH, Department of Health and Human Services, with funds provided in part by the State of NH and/or such funding sources as were available or required, e.g., the United States Department of Health and Human Services.