Treatment Planning and Referral Flashcards
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A client refuses to sign a release of information to allow coordination with their probation officer. How should the counselor respond?
Answer: Discuss the benefits and potential consequences of not coordinating with probation, and respect the client's decision if legally permissible
Unless legally compelled by court order, the counselor must respect the client's right to refuse disclosure while helping them understand the implications.
Which of the following is the most critical component of a crisis safety plan developed within a treatment plan?
Answer: Specific warning signs, coping strategies, support contacts, and steps to access emergency services
An effective crisis safety plan includes early warning signs, coping strategies, a support network, and clear steps for accessing emergency services.
When making a referral for a client with limited English proficiency, what is the counselor's primary responsibility?
Answer: Ensure the referral source can provide services in the client's preferred language or provide qualified interpreter services
Culturally competent referrals require ensuring language access through qualified interpreters or linguistically matched services.
A client reports that their 12-step sponsor told them to stop taking their prescribed antidepressant. What is the counselor's best response?
Answer: Validate the concerns, clarify the role of medication in co-occurring disorder treatment, and encourage the client to consult their prescribing physician
Counselors should provide psychoeducation about prescribed medications and encourage clients to work with their physicians rather than discontinue medication without medical guidance.
What does 'individualization' in treatment planning primarily mean in the context of CADC practice?
Answer: Treatment goals and interventions are tailored to the unique needs, culture, strengths, and circumstances of each client
Individualization means that treatment plans reflect each client's unique biopsychosocial profile, cultural background, strengths, and recovery goals.
A client on the ASAM continuum is placed at Level 2.1 (Intensive Outpatient). Which scenario would most warrant stepping UP to a higher level of care?
Answer: The client relapses repeatedly and is unable to maintain safety in an outpatient setting
Repeated relapse and inability to maintain safety at the current level of care are primary indicators for stepping up to a more intensive placement.
A counselor notices that a client's treatment plan has not been updated in six months despite significant life changes. What is the ethical concern?
Answer: The plan likely no longer reflects the client's current needs, violating standards of care for individualized, responsive treatment
Failure to update treatment plans to reflect significant life changes violates professional standards and may result in care that is misaligned with the client's current situation.