Addiction Recovery Therapist Skills Checklist Form
Use this checklist to evaluate core skills and operational readiness for addiction recovery therapists.
Effective communication with clients
Demonstrates clear, empathetic communication
Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
Able to identify and respond to crisis situations
Maintains client confidentiality and professional boundaries
Consistently upholds confidentiality and boundaries
Accurate and timely documentation
Completes documentation accurately and on time
Empathy and rapport building
Builds trust and rapport with clients
Team collaboration and communication
Works effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Knowledge of addiction recovery resources
Familiar with local and national recovery resources
Ability to develop individualized treatment plans
Creates tailored plans based on client needs
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Engages in continuing education and skill-building
Open comments or additional notes
Submit Checklist
Should be Empty: