When does a counselor have grounds to deny services because of substance abuse issues?
• This issue may be specifically addressed by your agency: you should consult with your supervisor concerning your specific regulations. • If a consumer is unwilling to discuss or consider specific steps to address substance abuse recovery as a component of their employment plan, then the probabilities for success are not good. • In some instances, VR resources are wasted when assisting the individual with employment until the consumer is willing to address these behaviors.
