: Competencies of Addiction Professionals please adhere to APA sixth edition formatting. (Header, title page, headings to each paragraph, conclusion & reference page). Background info: A competency is a skilled trait that demonstrates a high standard of knowledge in a given area. Competencies include required knowledge, skills, and attitudes to perform tasks and responsibilities essential to addiction treatment (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2006). Continued education and professional development are important elements of developing and refining competencies. Intentionally seeking development opportunities and keeping current on the many changes in your profession can enhance the effectiveness of the treatment you provide. It is important that addiction professionals are aware of the competencies required for addiction treatment, including their own strengths and limitations, in order to improve professional development. For this Assignment, select three competencies that are most important for an addiction professional. Support your response with references. Submit a paper that addresses the following: -Describe the three competencies that you selected and explain why you consider these the most important competencies for addiction professionals. -Explain any competencies that you may need to further develop and explain why. -Describe professional development opportunities that you might participate in to strengthen professional competencies.

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Follow the rubric and outline step by step. Please use page numbers upper right hand corner. Identify each section your addressing in the paper by paying attention to the rubric. For example, the paper will be set up in paragraphs with sections such as: A. and so on you will understand after seeing the rubric. This assignment is fictional and must be assigned to a writer with experience from working in the field of education or studying that area. The term paper is related to a practicum that was completed, but not really completed the way it was required. Please use my current school Galena Interior Learning Academy a boarding school in Alaska.