CAADC Developing Measurable Treatment Plan Goals 2

Question 1

Which SMART goal element ensures progress can be objectively tracked?

Accepted Answer

Measurable

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Specific

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Achievable

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Time-bound

Question 2

Why might the objective 'Client will attend 90 AA meetings in 90 days' need revision?

Accepted Answer

While measurable, it may not be achievable or individualized to the client's circumstances

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It is perfectly written

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It should specify 180 meetings

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AA should never be in treatment plans

Question 3

What is the purpose of including both short-term objectives and long-term goals?

Accepted Answer

Short-term objectives provide measurable stepping stones toward broader long-term goals

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Short-term objectives are optional

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Long-term goals are the only focus

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They should address completely different issues

Question 4

A client consistently fails to meet their group therapy attendance objective. What should the counselor do?

Accepted Answer

Collaboratively explore barriers and modify the objective or intervention strategy

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Discharge for non-compliance

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Continue the same objective

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Increase to more sessions per week

Question 5

How should cultural considerations influence treatment plan goals?

Accepted Answer

Goals should be developed with awareness of cultural values, family structures, spiritual beliefs, and community contexts

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They are irrelevant

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Only for minority clients

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All clients of the same background get identical plans

Question 6

What is the clinical importance of documenting baseline measurements?

Accepted Answer

Baselines establish the starting point for evaluating meaningful clinical change

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Only needed for research

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Only for insurance requirements

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Solely the intake counselor's responsibility