CAADE Treatment Planning 4

Question 1

A client states they want to 'cut back' on alcohol rather than achieve full abstinence. How should the counselor respond in treatment planning?

Accepted Answer

Explore the client's goals, provide education on options, and incorporate the client's stated goal while addressing safety

Answer

Respecting client autonomy while providing education and harm reduction options is consistent with person-centered, ethical treatment planning.

Question 2

An intervention listed in a treatment plan should specify:

Accepted Answer

The specific action, responsible party, and frequency or timeline

Answer

Well-written interventions identify what will be done, who is responsible, and how often or by when to ensure accountability.

Question 3

Which of the following is a strength-based element in treatment planning?

Accepted Answer

Identifying and building on the client's existing skills and resources

Answer

Strength-based planning identifies existing client resources and capabilities to build upon rather than focusing solely on deficits.

Question 4

When a mandated client disagrees with a treatment plan goal, the counselor should:

Accepted Answer

Explore the client's perspective, explain the rationale, and seek common ground within required parameters

Answer

Even with mandated clients, exploring disagreement and finding common ground increases engagement while meeting referral requirements.

Question 5

A treatment plan for a client with opioid use disorder should routinely address:

Accepted Answer

Medication-assisted treatment as a valid, evidence-based option alongside counseling and recovery support

Answer

SAMHSA guidelines support medication-assisted treatment (MAT) as an evidence-based component of opioid use disorder treatment planning.

(CAADE) California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators Certification Practice Test