Mj. Taleff et Jd. Swisher, THE 7 CORE FUNCTIONS OF A MASTERS-DEGREE LEVEL ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGCOUNSELOR, Journal of alcohol and drug education, 42(3), 1997, pp. 1-17
Increased educational requirements for the alcohol and other drug (AOD
) treatment field require a core of knowledge that extend beyond the k
nowledge and skill base for the existing twelve core functions of an A
OD counselor. This article outlines an advanced level of training to s
upport the advanced roles called the Seven Core Functions for the Alco
hol and Other Drug Counselor. These functions differentiate alcohol an
d other drug (AOD) professionals who have obtained an advanced degree,
and have extensive experience in the AOD field from the entry level p
rofessional. A set of education components are outlined that serve as
a means to obtain competence in these functions.