Intervention and Treatment Planning Flashcards

A social worker is developing a discharge plan for a client leaving an inpatient psychiatric unit. The MOST critical element to include is:

Answer: A scheduled follow-up appointment within 7 days and crisis contact information

Research shows that follow-up within 7 days of psychiatric discharge significantly reduces readmission rates; crisis contacts ensure safety in the high-risk post-discharge period.

A social worker using structural family therapy would most likely intervene by:

Answer: Challenging and restructuring rigid subsystem boundaries and hierarchies

Structural family therapy, developed by Minuchin, targets dysfunctional family structures, including diffuse or rigid boundaries and inappropriate hierarchies, through active restructuring techniques.

A client reports that the coping strategies identified in the treatment plan are 'not working.' The evidence-based response is to:

Answer: Explore how, when, and how consistently the strategies are being used before modifying the plan

Before modifying a treatment plan, the social worker should conduct a collaborative review of skill implementation to determine whether the strategies are being applied correctly and consistently.

A social worker applying Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) would encourage a client experiencing depression to:

Answer: Accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to values-based actions

ACT emphasizes psychological flexibility through accepting internal experiences without struggle and taking action aligned with personal values, rather than eliminating distress.

A social worker is developing an intervention plan for an older adult experiencing social isolation. Which approach best addresses the ecological context of this problem?

Answer: A multilevel plan addressing transportation barriers, community programs, and family engagement

An ecological approach addresses isolation by targeting environmental, social, and familial systems rather than focusing solely on the individual client.

During the termination phase of treatment, a client begins reporting new, serious symptoms. The appropriate response is to:

Answer: Reassess the client's current needs and collaboratively determine whether to extend, modify, or refer

New serious symptoms require reassessment regardless of treatment phase; the social worker must evaluate whether to extend treatment, modify the plan, or refer based on clinical need.

A social worker is treating a child with ADHD using behavioral intervention. Which element is most essential to include in the treatment plan?

Answer: Parent training, school consultation, and contingency management strategies

Evidence-based treatment for childhood ADHD includes parent training in behavior management, collaboration with school staff, and contingency management across settings.