The Interventionist works with the treatment program provider by direct communication. This collaboration consists of:

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• Communication with the interventionist to verify admission.

• Secure a Release of Information for interventionist upon admission.

• Only with the permission of the addicted individual's treatment counselor may they join in with the weekly family Continuing Care meetings, or more frequently if needed.

• Allow participation of assigned therapist with family meetings, as requested/needed.

• Facilitate process for substance abuser to receive the summary of family meetings.

• Inform the Interventionist of treatment options.

• Collaborate with the Interventionist with discharge planning.

• Call the Interventionist and Family support group of any emergencies.

• Call the Interventionist if substance abuser requests to leave program AMA, prior to providing him/her any AMA forms or belongings.

• Call the Interventionist if requests to revoke any Release of Information, prior to facilitating his/her request.

• Other collaboration as requested.

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