Treatment Planning Flashcards
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A treatment goal should be written using which framework to ensure it is actionable and measurable?
Answer: SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)
SMART goals provide a clear, structured format that makes treatment objectives specific, trackable, and time-limited.
Which principle requires that treatment plans be developed collaboratively with the client?
Answer: Client-centered care
Client-centered care requires that treatment plans reflect the client's goals, strengths, and preferences rather than being imposed by the counselor.
A problem statement in a treatment plan should:
Answer: Describe the specific issue to be addressed in behavioral terms
Problem statements should be concrete and behaviorally defined to guide treatment goals and interventions.
How often should treatment plans typically be reviewed and updated?
Answer: At regular intervals as specified by program policy and the client's progress
Treatment plans should be reviewed periodically—often every 30–90 days—and revised based on the client's progress and changing needs.
Which level of care on the ASAM continuum represents intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)?
Answer: Level II.1
ASAM Level II.1 is Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP), typically involving 9 or more hours of structured services per week.
Identifying a client's strengths during treatment planning is important because:
Answer: Strengths-based approaches improve motivation and build on existing recovery resources
Strengths-based planning leverages what is working well in a client's life to support recovery goals and increase self-efficacy.