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screen following the baseline will result in a reevaluation by the substance abuse counselor and possible intensification of level care will be probable. Upon testing positive a second time, the client will be required to seek inpatient treatment. Once the client returns from inpa_tien~ treatment, another positive drug screen will result in notification of the entire treatment team for possible termination from the treatment program. Ifa client approaches a staff member to admit to using prior to being asked for collection, it will be left to the discretion of the treatment team as to how the client will be sanctioned. Intensification of treatment, increase of meetings, and requirement for inpatient treatment are possible outcomes. An open admission of drug usage does not necessarily mean that the client will be considered as having a positive drug screen. The guidelines and policies that have been previously established by the criminal justice program will be followed in all matters involving failure to comply with treatment. In-service will be provided by the funding agency to counselors to familiarize them to existing rules and regulations already in place. It will be the responsibility of the substance abuse counselor(s) to provide education and group therapy on the scheduled day. Substance abuse counselors will also be expected to complete bio-psycho-socials, screenings as necessary, treatment plans, daily progress notes, and completion of all documentation as required by the program in a timely manner. The substance abuse counselor(s) is responsible for the clinical care of'the client. This includes maintaining a roster of ali clients on the counselor's caseload and reporting absences, [ate arrivals, and problems to the case manager and probation officer. The program coordinator will supervise the substance abuse counselors and all clinical activities. The program coordinator will monitor for quality of care and assurance of coverage of groups should a substance abuse counselor be unavailable. The program coordinator will complete all documentation relating to this position required by the partnership program. It will also be the program coordinator's responsibility to attempt to contact all SAIL graduates for the past 12 months on a quarterly basis. This will allow for each graduate to be monitored for up to one year despite post-graduate aftercare attendance. SAIL has the benefit of two Psychiatrists (one, Certified by ASAM, American Society of Addiction Medicine, both, Forensic Psychiatrists). It will be the responsibility of L. Moms McEwen, MD (ASAM Certified) to monitor and supervise the entire SAIL program. Both psychiatrists will be available for consultations. The availability of psychiatric care also allows for quick mental health assessments with dual diagnosed clients, or those clients presenting evidence ora dual diagnosis. The Psychiatrists will provide feedback to the substance abuse counselor(s) for appropriate mental health referrals when necessary as well as assist the counselor(s) in providing more effective clinical care. Client Responsibilities/Rules It is the philosophy of SAIL that the primary responsibility of the successful completion of treatment and ongoing recovery belongs to the client. Therefore, rules and responsibilities are established that holds the client responsible. Consequences are