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APSC Glossary of Terms

Addiction Counselor  
One who demonstrates professional competence necessary to perform tasks directly related to the Domains while providing treatment to clients and significant others in a variety of treatment settings.


Client 
A person(s) receiving any type of alcohol and drug services from your place of employment. Additionally, for persons receiving clinical services, the client may include family members or significant others.


Clinical Services        
Activities related to assessment, counseling, and rehabilitative services.


Education   
The provision of training which will enhance or improve the level of skills and competence of the participants.


Non‑Clinical     
Activities related to prevention, education, community organization, training and professional development.


Supervisor   
One who teaches or observes alcohol and other drug counselors in a job academic or volunteer setting.


APSC     
Addictions Professionals of South Carolina


Certified Addictions Professional    
A person who has been certified by APSC, NAADAC, IC&RC, or Board-Certified Addiction Specialist credential by American Board of Preventive Medicine (ABPM), American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM), or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).

Peer Review Glossary of Terms


APSC
Addictions Professionals of South Carolina


IC& RC
the International Credentialing & Reciprocity Consortium


Peer Recovery Service Provider
One who demonstrates professional competence necessary to perform tasks directly related to the Peer Recovery Domains while providing recovery services to people seeking or in recovery and significant others in a variety of treatment and recovery


Certified Peer Support Specialist
A person who has been certified by APSC (CPSS/RC) to practice Peer Recovery Services in the PRS Domains


PRS Domains
Peer Recovery Service Domains include: 1) Advocacy, 2) Education/Mentoring, 3) Recovery Support, 4) Ethical Responsibility.


Participant
A person(s) seeking, or in recovery, participating in Recovery Services. Additionally, the participant may include family members or significant others.


Recovery Services
Enhancing successful stabilization, recovery, and actualization through person-centered, community integrated, solution-focused, and alliance-based services.


Education
The provision of training which will enhance or improve the level of skills and competence of the participants.


Supervisor/Mentor
Qualified individual who teaches, guides, supports, and observes the Peer Recovery Service Provider in a job, academic, or volunteer setting.

 

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