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

Answer

SMART goals provide clear, trackable objectives that increase accountability and help clients and counselors evaluate progress.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Treatment plan

Answer

The treatment plan translates assessment data into individualized goals, objectives, and interventions that guide the client's care.

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

Answer

Person-centered treatment planning tailors goals and interventions to each client's individual strengths, cultural background, and personal recovery goals.

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

Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Dimension 4

Answer

ASAM Dimension 4 specifically evaluates a client's readiness and motivation to change, which informs the intensity of motivational interventions in the plan.

CAC - Certified Addiction Counselor Practice Test

CAC - Certified Addiction Counselor Practice Test

CAC Treatment Planning