CAC Treatment Planning

Question 1

What is the purpose of a SMART goal in an addiction treatment plan?

Accepted Answer

To create goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound

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To ensure clients feel smart about their progress

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To identify the smartest intervention for each diagnosis

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To systematically assess medication response over time

Question 2

Which document bridges assessment findings and the actual treatment services a client will receive?

Accepted Answer

Treatment plan

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Intake form

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Progress note

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Discharge summary

Question 3

In individualized treatment planning, which factor MOST differentiates one client's plan from another's?

Accepted Answer

The client's unique strengths, needs, and goals

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The counselor's preferred therapeutic approach

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The diagnosis assigned at intake

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The funding source paying for treatment

Question 4

When should a treatment plan be formally reviewed and updated?

Accepted Answer

At regular intervals specified by the program and when significant changes occur

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Only when the client requests a change

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Only at discharge

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Annually regardless of progress

Question 5

Which ASAM Patient Placement Criteria dimension addresses a client's 'Readiness to Change'?

Accepted Answer

Dimension 4

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Dimension 1

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Dimension 2

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Dimension 6

Question 6

What distinguishes a treatment goal from a treatment objective?

Accepted Answer

Goals are broad outcomes; objectives are specific, measurable steps toward those outcomes

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Goals are set by the counselor; objectives are set by the client

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Goals are short-term; objectives are long-term

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Goals address medical needs; objectives address behavioral needs