LCDC Treatment Planning 3

Question 1

Which factor most directly influences the appropriate level of care recommendation according to ASAM?

Accepted Answer

The client's clinical profile across six assessment dimensions

Answer

Insurance coverage limits

Answer

Waiting list availability

Answer

The client's preferred treatment modality

Question 2

In which situation would a counselor recommend step-down from residential to intensive outpatient treatment?

Accepted Answer

The client has stabilized medically and demonstrates sufficient coping skills to manage in a less structured environment

Answer

The client has relapsed once during residential treatment

Answer

Insurance benefits are exhausted

Answer

The client requests to leave against medical advice

Question 3

Which element is essential in every individualized treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

Identified problems, measurable goals, specific interventions, and target dates

Answer

A primary diagnosis and medication list only

Answer

Family therapy sessions

Answer

Group therapy attendance schedule only

Question 4

A client moves from a sober living environment back to a home where substance use occurs. This change should trigger a review of:

Accepted Answer

The living environment dimension of the ASAM criteria and the treatment plan

Answer

Only medication management

Answer

The discharge plan only

Answer

The client's legal status

Question 5

Cultural competence in treatment planning requires the counselor to:

Accepted Answer

Incorporate the client's cultural values, beliefs, and preferences into goals and interventions

Answer

Apply the same evidence-based protocol to all clients regardless of background

Answer

Refer all culturally diverse clients to specialized programs

Answer

Avoid discussing cultural topics to prevent discomfort

Question 6

When a client's treatment plan goals have all been met, the appropriate next step is to:

Accepted Answer

Conduct a discharge planning session and refer to continuing care services

Answer

Close the case without further action

Answer

Extend treatment for an additional 90 days automatically

Answer

Transfer to a higher level of care