Service Planning and Development Flashcards
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When developing a service plan for a client with co-occurring disorders, which approach is considered best practice?
Answer: Address both disorders simultaneously with an integrated treatment plan
Integrated treatment that simultaneously addresses co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders produces better outcomes than sequential or parallel approaches.
A SMART goal in a behavioral health service plan must be which of the following?
Answer: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound
SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound, ensuring goals are clearly defined and progress can be tracked.
Which document must be reviewed and updated most frequently during active case management?
Answer: The individualized service plan
The individualized service plan is a living document that must be regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the client's current needs, progress, and changing circumstances.
A case manager notices a client's service plan goals were set without input from the client. The BEST corrective action is to:
Answer: Immediately revise the plan collaboratively with the client
Person-centered planning requires active client participation; the plan should be revised immediately to incorporate the client's own goals and preferences.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a crisis safety plan within a service plan?
Answer: To outline steps the client and supports can take to prevent or manage a crisis
A crisis safety plan proactively identifies warning signs, coping strategies, support contacts, and steps to take, empowering the client to manage crises.
When prioritizing needs in a service plan, a case manager should first address:
Answer: Immediate safety concerns and stabilization needs
Safety and stabilization are always the first clinical priority in service planning before addressing longer-term recovery or rehabilitation goals.
In service plan documentation, 'measurable objectives' serve primarily to:
Answer: Allow the case manager to evaluate whether the client is making progress
Measurable objectives provide concrete benchmarks that allow the case manager and client to objectively assess progress toward goals.