Although an agency may have a name such as "XYZ Addictions Center", there
are a multitude of professionals and volunteers that must work together for the
good of the agency. a These employees and volunteers may have degrees
ranging from a high school diploma to a Ph.D.. a Their degrees may have
nothing to do with addictions in this example. a There are people who have a
degree in office management, human resources or history. a I believe, all things
being equal between two applicants, the person with the degree would
probably get the job before one without a degree. a I feel it shows that the
person is willing to keep on learning and has tenacity. a All of these people must
work closely with each other for the good of the agency.
No matter the degree, there must be accountability by the worker to complete
their job without error. a If this information is passed on to the next
professional, the client may not receive the help that they need. From the
client expressing their needs, to the case worker who will help provide those
services, to the therapist that is relying on you to make sure those needs are
met, all must be done properly for the flow of the agency. a If you think of it as a
pyramid, the basic needs need to be met for the other professionals to do their
job properly. a We will be working closely with each other, passing on what we
have learned to the next associate. a Your client notes and services to be offered,
or that have been offered, must be meticulously written as to avoid any
confusion. a If your job is to be a client's Payee, and the client finds out that their
bills are not being paid, that will cause undue stress on the client. a That may
throw off the person's therapy as they are worrying about their electricity being
turned off instead of focusing on the mental health the therapist is working on. a
In short, if the issues at the base of the pyramid are not being met, it will be a
challenge to maintain the structure that the client needs to be successful in their
endeavors. a a a a
