Treatment Planning Flashcards
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A client states they want to 'cut back' on alcohol rather than achieve full abstinence. How should the counselor respond in treatment planning?
Answer: Explore the client's goals, provide education on options, and incorporate the client's stated goal while addressing safety
Respecting client autonomy while providing education and harm reduction options is consistent with person-centered, ethical treatment planning.
An intervention listed in a treatment plan should specify:
Answer: The specific action, responsible party, and frequency or timeline
Well-written interventions identify what will be done, who is responsible, and how often or by when to ensure accountability.
Which of the following is a strength-based element in treatment planning?
Answer: Identifying and building on the client's existing skills and resources
Strength-based planning identifies existing client resources and capabilities to build upon rather than focusing solely on deficits.
When a mandated client disagrees with a treatment plan goal, the counselor should:
Answer: Explore the client's perspective, explain the rationale, and seek common ground within required parameters
Even with mandated clients, exploring disagreement and finding common ground increases engagement while meeting referral requirements.
A treatment plan for a client with opioid use disorder should routinely address:
Answer: Medication-assisted treatment as a valid, evidence-based option alongside counseling and recovery support
SAMHSA guidelines support medication-assisted treatment (MAT) as an evidence-based component of opioid use disorder treatment planning.
The primary purpose of identifying barriers to treatment in a plan is to:
Answer: Proactively address obstacles that could prevent the client from engaging or succeeding in treatment
Identifying barriers allows the counselor and client to develop strategies to overcome them before they derail treatment.
How should a counselor handle a client who is unable to read the written treatment plan?
Answer: Read and explain the plan aloud, use visual aids, and ensure the client demonstrates understanding before signing
Health literacy accommodations ensure clients fully understand and meaningfully participate in their treatment plan regardless of reading ability.