Counselor Interview Paper

For this assignment, I was required to conduct an interview with a professional who has received his or her education and training as a counselor (LPC, LCAS, CRC). The individual I interviewed is a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist and a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate who works at the mental health and substance abuse clinic. The interview included questions about her education, training, current position, her functions, duties and responsibilities, the services this place offers, the clinical issues she deals with, and the interventions she provides in her work settings. Additionally, I inquired about her working relationships with other professionals employed at the clinic. The next step involved summarizing the information

competency. My interviewee described her professional background, credentials, and work experience, which allowed me to understand the nature of her work, as well as gain insight into working at the mental health and substance abuse clinic. I realized how essential it is to collaborate with the doctors and the nurses to ensure the optimal care. Consulting with other professionals allows to create clients’ comprehensive clinical profiles and tailor complete treatment plans that include medication management (A.3.). This assignment also helped me gain knowledge about the emergency management system at the mental health and substance abuse agency, which addresses A.10. competency. I learned that in the crisis situations associated with mental health and substance dependence, such as, experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms, including physical and psychiatric complications, the patient is provided with an immediate assessment in order to determine the appropriate level of care. If it is necessary, the referrals to detox or psychiatric facilities are