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into the program; PTA will complete an intake assessment within 5-10 <br />business days of the referral to confirm the offender's eligibility to enter the <br />program; PTA will notify the responsible agency of the acceptance or <br />ultimate rejection of the offender (hereafter "Client") for entry into the <br />program. <br />ii) PTA will provide the following hours of Counseling Services to Clients <br />through a three phase programming format: <br />Counseling Phase I (3 months) <br />Intake: (1-2 hours), Individual Counseling Services: 2 - 3 session per <br />week (45 minutes - 1 hour), Case conferences with TASC and <br />Probation: 1-2 meetings per month (45 minutes - 1.5 hours per <br />meeting) or as required per Client progress <br />Counseling Phase II (3 months) <br />Individual Counseling Services: 2-3 times per week (45 minutes to 1 <br />hour), Group Counseling Services: 2 times per week for 9 weeks <br />(6:30 - 8:45 pm) Mondays & Thursdays, Case Conference with <br />TASC and Probation: 1- 2 meetings per month (45 minutes - 1.5 <br />hours per meeting) or as required per Client progress <br />Counseling Phase III (3 months or longer depending on Client <br />progress) <br />Individual Counseling Services: 1-3 sessions per week (45 minutes to <br />1 hour), Group Counseling Services: 1-2 group sessions per week - <br />Relapse/process group (6 - 7:30 pm), Case conference with TASC <br />and probation: 1-2 meetings per month (45 minutes - 1.5 hours per <br />meeting) or as required per Client progress <br />C. The Counseling Services provided by PTA shall include, but are not limited to <br />the following: <br />i) Enter into an agreement with each Client, which contract lays <br />out all program rules and requirements and provides for drug <br />and alcohol testing to confirm abstinence from drug and alcohol <br />abuse and the confidentiality of information and records <br />ii) Assign a Counselor to each Client who maybe assisted in <br />providing counseling services by responsible, properly trained <br />and screened volunteers, with all managers and volunteers <br />being supervised by a Program Director <br />iii) Work with DCC, TASC, and other involved parties in <br />developing an individual counseling plan for each Client. <br />iv) Contact or meet with the Client at least 2-3 times per week <br />v) Work closely with the Client's family to assist them in <br />