Treatment Planning Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a SMART goal in an addiction treatment plan?
Answer: To create goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound
SMART goals provide clear, trackable objectives that increase accountability and help clients and counselors evaluate progress.
Which document bridges assessment findings and the actual treatment services a client will receive?
Answer: Treatment plan
The treatment plan translates assessment data into individualized goals, objectives, and interventions that guide the client's care.
In individualized treatment planning, which factor MOST differentiates one client's plan from another's?
Answer: The client's unique strengths, needs, and goals
Person-centered treatment planning tailors goals and interventions to each client's individual strengths, cultural background, and personal recovery goals.
When should a treatment plan be formally reviewed and updated?
Answer: At regular intervals specified by the program and when significant changes occur
Treatment plans must be reviewed regularly (commonly every 30–90 days) and updated whenever there is a significant change in the client's status, goals, or needs.
Which ASAM Patient Placement Criteria dimension addresses a client's 'Readiness to Change'?
Answer: Dimension 4
ASAM Dimension 4 specifically evaluates a client's readiness and motivation to change, which informs the intensity of motivational interventions in the plan.
What distinguishes a treatment goal from a treatment objective?
Answer: Goals are broad outcomes; objectives are specific, measurable steps toward those outcomes
A goal is the broad, overarching outcome (e.g., 'achieve sobriety'), while objectives are the specific, measurable steps that demonstrate progress toward that goal.