How a substance abuse / behavioral disorder counselor can use AI, task by task

I work as a substance abuse / behavioral disorder counselor. Part of my job is to counsel clients or patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Session: [individual, group, family]
Focus: [motivation, relapse prevention]

Prepare motivational-interviewing questions and reflections. Then play the client. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

I work as a substance abuse / behavioral disorder counselor. Part of my job is to review and evaluate clients' progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Therapy type: [describe]
Goals: [what improvement looks like]

Suggest measurable progress indicators, tools to track them, and session review questions. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a substance abuse / behavioral disorder counselor. Part of my job is to interview clients, review records, and confer with other professionals to evaluate individuals' mental and physical condition and to determine their suitability for participation in a specific program.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Case: [general]
Professionals involved: [describe]

Prepare what to share, questions to ask, and how to reach a joint plan. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

I work as a substance abuse / behavioral disorder counselor. Part of my job is to coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Case: [general]
Professionals involved: [describe]

Prepare what to share, questions to ask, and how to reach a joint plan. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

I work as a substance abuse / behavioral disorder counselor. Part of my job is to participate in case conferences or staff meetings.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Case: [general]
Professionals involved: [describe]

Prepare what to share, questions to ask, and how to reach a joint plan. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

I work as a substance abuse / behavioral disorder counselor. Part of my job is to intervene as an advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Situation type: [student crisis, client emergency; no names]
Resources: [crisis line, team, protocol]

Help me prepare calm opening words, safety questions, de-escalation phrases and when to call for help. Then play the person in crisis.

I work as a substance abuse / behavioral disorder counselor. Part of my job is to supervise or direct other workers providing services to clients or patients.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Supervisees: [interns, counselors]
Case themes: [describe, no client details]

Plan a supervision session: reflective questions, feedback and goals. Give me the key message in 2 sentences, how people might react, and how to respond to each.

I work as a substance abuse / behavioral disorder counselor. Part of my job is to act as liaisons between clients and medical staff.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Who I'm advocating for: [client, student, community]
Need: [describe]
Who I'm talking to: [staff, school, agency]

Prepare key points, the ask, and responses to pushback. Then play the other side. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

I work as a substance abuse / behavioral disorder counselor. Part of my job is to coordinate activities with courts, probation officers, community services, or other post-treatment agencies.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Case: [general]
Professionals involved: [describe]

Prepare what to share, questions to ask, and how to reach a joint plan. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

I work as a substance abuse / behavioral disorder counselor. Part of my job is to assess individuals' degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Setting: [clinic, probation, workplace]
Rules: [chain of custody, consent]

Write a step checklist and respectful explanation. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.

I work as a substance abuse / behavioral disorder counselor. Part of my job is to counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting clients or patients.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Situation: [describe, no names]
Goal: [understanding, support]

Prepare session questions and psychoeducation points. Then play a family member. Suggest ways to open, phrases to avoid, and how to handle it if things get tense. Then play the other person so I can practice.

I work as a substance abuse / behavioral disorder counselor. Part of my job is to confer with family members or others close to clients to keep them informed of treatment planning and progress.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Situation: [treatment progress, plans; no names]
Family concerns: [what they may worry about]

Prepare talking points, consent and confidentiality reminders, and responses to hard questions. Then play the family member.

I work as a substance abuse / behavioral disorder counselor. Part of my job is to follow progress of discharged patients to determine effectiveness of treatments.

Context: The work draws on therapy and counseling, psychology and sociology and anthropology.
Therapy type: [describe]
Goals: [what improvement looks like]

Suggest measurable progress indicators, tools to track them, and session review questions. Keep it free of any patient details, add plain-language wording I can use with people, and list the warning signs that mean I should escalate.