Core Competencies

1. The concepts of hope, recovery, and wellness.

2. The role of advocacy.

3. The role of consumers and family members.

4. Psychiatric rehabilitation skills and service delivery,
and addiction recovery principles, including defined practices.

5. Cultural and structural competence trainings.

6. Trauma-informed care.

7. Group facilitation skills.

8. Self-awareness and self-care.

9. Co-occurring disorders of mental health and substance
use.

10. Conflict resolution.

11. Professional boundaries and ethics.

12. Preparation for employment opportunities, including study and test-taking skills, application and résumé preparation, interviewing, and other potential requirements for employment.

13. Safety and crisis planning.

14. Navigation of, and referral to, other services.

15. Documentation skills and standards.

16. Confidentiality.

17. Digital literacy.