Treatment Planning and Referral Flashcards
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A client with co-occurring major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder needs specialized care. What is the MOST appropriate referral approach?
Answer: Refer to a dual diagnosis program that addresses both disorders simultaneously
Co-occurring disorders are best treated concurrently in an integrated dual diagnosis program rather than sequentially.
When writing a measurable treatment goal for a client with opioid use disorder, which statement is the BEST example?
Answer: Client will attend 3 individual counseling sessions per week and identify 5 coping strategies within 30 days
A measurable goal includes specific actions, quantifiable outcomes, and a defined timeframe (SMART criteria).
A counselor is reviewing a client's treatment plan at the 30-day mark. Which action reflects best practice for plan review?
Answer: Evaluate progress on each goal and update the plan based on current needs and outcomes
Treatment plans must be regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the client's current progress, challenges, and evolving needs.
Which level of care in the ASAM continuum is most appropriate for a client who needs 24-hour medically managed intensive inpatient treatment?
Answer: Level 4 – Medically Managed Intensive Inpatient
ASAM Level 4 represents the highest level of care with 24-hour physician-managed medical and nursing services.
A client discloses they cannot afford transportation to outpatient treatment. How should the counselor address this barrier in the treatment plan?
Answer: Document the barrier and add a goal to connect the client with transportation assistance resources
Addressing practical barriers like transportation is part of comprehensive treatment planning and case management.
What is the primary purpose of including a client's strengths in a treatment plan?
Answer: To leverage existing resources and build motivation for recovery
Identifying client strengths supports a strengths-based approach that builds self-efficacy and motivates engagement in treatment.
Which of the following best describes the role of a release of information (ROI) in the referral process?
Answer: It authorizes the counselor to share specified information with identified parties for a defined purpose
A release of information must specify what information is shared, with whom, and for what purpose, consistent with 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA.