1. Core Competency 10
Engage, assess, intervene and evaluate with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities.

2. Practice Behavior: 10.1
Substantively and affectively prepare for action with individuals, families, groups, and organizations
Before our group sessions start, we go over the outline and read the chapter which we will work with the consumers on. It is important to know the material in case they ask questions.

3. Practice Behavior: 10.2 Use empathy and other interpersonal skills
During the intake process, many consumers want to talk about what they think caused their addiction. I have to use empathy, while also making sure the assessment is done in a timely manner.

4. Practice Behavior:10.3 Develop a mutually agreed on focus of work.
Sharing an office and workload with two other interns, we constantly work together to get things done. Our supervisor delegates us tasks and we collaborate our efforts.

5. Practice Behavior: 10.4 Collect, organize and interpret client data.
As an intern at Palmer Prevention, INC, I complete the intake process, which includes a SASSI assessment. I interpret the assessment before passing it along to my supervisor, which rates how severe an addiction is. I also file paperwork, and check accuracy and completion of files.

6. Practice Behavior: 10.5 Assess client strengths and limitations.
Part of our intake process is to assess our consumers strengths and weaknesses. Many of our clients are weak when it comes to being in locations that serve alcohol, but have strengths of family support and religion that help them gain sobriety.

7. Practice Behavior: 10.6
Develop mutually agreed on intervention goals and objectives.
During our intake process, we set goals with our clients that they hope to reach by using our services. Most of the time, they hope to get their license back and remain sober.

8. Practice Behavior: 10.7 Select appropriate intervention strategies.
Prime Solutions is the lesson plan used in our substance abuse groups. It is not applicable for the children at our facility so it is only use for adults. When we see our clients score too high on the SASSI assessment for our program, we suggest more intensive, inpatient facilities.

9. Practice Behavior: 10.8
Initiate actions to achieve organizational goals.
When I learned that the annual Red Ribbon Luncheon was in October, I started making calls in September in order to sell tickets and advertise before the rest of the office started.

10. Practice Behavior: 10.9
Implement prevention interventions that enhance client capacities.
The lesson plan used in our group sessions is called Prime Solutions. It is peer reviewed and evidence based that it is effective.

11. Practice Behavior: 10.10 Help clients resolve problems.
I have helped consumers who were here for substance abuse services find other resources that we do not offer in order to solve their problems and meet their needs.

12. Practice Behavior: 10.11 Negotiate, mediate, and advocate for clients.
During group sessions, the consumers do not always get along. As a co-facilitator, I have mediated between the consumers so the session could continue.

13. Practice Behavior: 10.12 Facilitate transitions and endings.
At Palmer Prevention, I have been a part of the discharge process. I have checked files for accuracy after the consumer finishes their services here.

14. Practice Behavior: 10.13
Social workers critically analyze, monitor, and evaluate interventions.
I have done follow-up calls to consumers who finish or terminate services with Palmer Prevention to see if they felt our services were effective.