In this study, the authors explored the self‐perceived multicultural counseling competencies of substance abuse counselors. Overall, the results indicate that substance abuse counselors perceived themselves to be competent; however, differences existed on the basis of race and educational level. Imp
Perceived Self-Efficacy of Licensed Counselors to Provide Substance Abuse Counseling
✍ Scribed by Nichelle Chandler; Richard S. Balkin; Michelle Perepiczka
- Publisher
- American Counseling Association
- Year
- 2011
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 110 KB
- Volume
- 32
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1055-3835
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✦ Synopsis
This nationwide, quantitative study documented licensed counselors' perceived self‐efficacy of adequately providing substance abuse services. Despite their lack of substance abuse training, counselors were highly confident in their ability to provide quality substance abuse services. Counselor training implications are discussed.
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This article examines the clinical value of self‐efficacy theory for substance abuse counselors practicing in a managed care environment. The authors delineate how a self‐efficacy approach can be adapted to provide time‐limited or brief therapy substance abuse counseling.