• Facilitates behavioral change for persons affected by addictions.

• Facilitates referral (if needed) to treatment and support systems for clients, through skills of evaluation and assessment, group process, treatment planning, and consideration of applicable self-help programs.

• Facilitates social and environmental change through client education and awareness of cultural and family issues.

• Facilitates both primary prevention and relapse prevention.

• Refers to other professionals when appropriate for the recovery of clients.

• Maintains accurate and objective records, and adheres to legal and professional obligations of confidentiality.

• Performs the role of a Registered Addiction Specialist in accord with the RAS CODE OF ETHICS.